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.

195 Responses

November 11, 2008

barrelmonkey
Woot!
November 11, 2008

barrelmonkey
Awesome Show!!! (haven’t seen it yet, just assuming).
November 11, 2008

Tom G
May blossom? Nice.

I have had the Albrecht Rieslings and I have never been a fan. I’ll have to try this one on your recommendation.

QOTD: Pizza or cheesesteaks? As the question would clearly be asked before watching football.
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, I’m in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!! You know me!!! I LOVE the unusual…….
November 11, 2008

Patt
Hooray for Gewurtz!!!
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- Happy Early Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 11, 2008

CaseyLee
yeah i know what wrestler that is…isnt his name like Ball-Teaser or Ball-Taster’ or something ? lol
November 11, 2008

CaseyLee
ball tasta !
November 11, 2008

mrzitro
Top Ten

Happy Veterans Day
Thank you for your service
November 11, 2008

Joe Kromer
Are you speaking some where in western pa?
November 11, 2008

california cab lover
Really liked the Thunder Cuvee in the secret pack. Great price for great quality.
November 11, 2008

@catheybleu
you are a little gorgeous today. not as gorgeous as aj, but still a great effort! haha!

QOTD: what helps you stay positive? like if you are having a really bad day, what do you do to cheer up and stay positive?
November 11, 2008

italianwinelover
May blossoms love it…enjoy the gewurz! understanding the gamay more and more!!

QOTD:A couple…If you were able to have dinner or a glass of wine with anyone living or dead who would it be?why? and Do you drink beer when you watch football? If so what kind?
November 11, 2008

TCUWill
Gary, I had an epiphany today…. you know when you have just one drop of red wine left in the glass (especially cab and pinot) and you let it sit there for 10 min or so… the smell… I finally figured out what it smells like… take new black trash bag out of the box… unfold it … stick your nose in it.. and there’s the smell…

-Will
November 11, 2008

Jess
I really enjoyed this show, Gary. Look to the Oct. 15, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator: Values for an article featuring Gigondas that highlights Louis Barruol and his wine “Little James’ Basket Press. I like this wine a lot, but agree that it finishes quickly. I am excited to try the Gewurztraminer and will have the perfect opportunity at my wine tasting group this week- themed Alsace!
QOTD: What do you think is the most exciting wine region right now?
November 11, 2008

Daniel Kemp
That Batista firgurine is huge and really cool and real looking.

QOTD: When are you coming to Canada?
November 11, 2008

rguynn
QOTD: If wine is open under inert gas will it degrade or only after exposure to oxygen?
November 11, 2008

JD Phillips
Good show as always.

QOTD: If I could ask you something over a glass of wine, here it is…

I have a great day job which I love and pays the bills (very well), but my true passion is for the startups I work on at night. You’ve said before something to the effect of “don’t watch f*cking Lost and pound it out til 2am,” but the problem is that I also have a fiancee (whom I also love) who needs her share of my time as well. Do you have any advice for how you’ve dealt with that kind of situation with your wife?

And also, why can’t my apartment office sign for Wine Library packages?!? Do you know how many days I’ve come in late for work waiting on FedEx to deliver my wine?
November 11, 2008

Tom
My Question — when is winelibrary going to ship to Michigan? Its the best wine retailer on the web and I know a dozen people that would hit the secret pack immediately. Noticed that there are other large NJ-based retail websites that ship to Michigan.
November 11, 2008

purplejuicebruce
When are you going to be in AZ.? I would love to say hi.
November 11, 2008

suikagirl1
QOTD: easy question, Gary… tell me about growing up a vaynerchuk… favorite trips, events, and the story or two about you that always is told at the Thanksgiving table.

Here… let me pour you a glass and we’ll just chat…..

<3
November 11, 2008

gotsha
Gary…What can I, you or we do to challenge the Illinois wine shipping laws? Michigan has laws similar to Illinois which were just successfully challenged in court. Thanks! Get to Work!
November 11, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — do you see a (near) future for ‘lunch wines’? (good wines under 12% alcohol)?
November 11, 2008

Rob B.
Gary,
Great show.
My question for you would be, Where do you see yourself in 2, 5, 10 years. At the heart of that is do you see yourself more in motivation, web 2.0, wine, or all of the above.
November 11, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD- What is it like to be living in your dream job?

Show idea- For those of us who don’t decant, could you do a show with three bottles- one pop and pour, one open for hour, one open three hours. Interesting for me because the closest I get to decanting is having a glass the next day
November 11, 2008

Cuse Wino
Happy Early Birthday and
Happy Anniversary to you and LIzzy!!!!!!
November 11, 2008

ThomasjonesFTW
Gary, love the show. I watch whenever I get the chance. But sometimes when I don’t have time I skip through to find your take on the Jets (predictions, comments) cause I LOVE when you talk jets football. Just a suggestion– you should put a little divider (like you do for each wine) on the navigation bar for when you talk jets football.

QOTD: Ty law– ? ?
November 11, 2008

Micha
Good show, Gary. I like the mixed-theme as well.
QOTD: I sometimes have a bad feeling, sitting in front of my screen and doing my programming, typing, aswering work, while others around me work more visible, more easy to notice. Do you know that the feeling?
November 11, 2008

Jay
QOTD: I’ll think of something really good for the next time you’re in the Seattle area.
November 11, 2008

Cameron W
QOTD: What is your favorite beer? LOL.
November 11, 2008

manonthemoon
Great change of pace with this show. I might have to check out the Moulin since it sounds like Brickhouse’s Gamay that I really like, but really haven’t liked much of the normal Beaujolais. I hope the beard gets started this thursday and lasts til December 28 when I get a late Christmas gift from Mr. Parcells.

QOTD: This is a tough one as there are a few, but I would go with this:
Given that you seem to be all over the place these days and put yourself out in the public eye, does it ever feel that you have time to just be yourself?
November 11, 2008

Ray Barnes
Yes I also recognized the Dave Batista figurine. It was very good to see a Beaujolais Cru get some publicity. Sounds like a truly excellent wine.

If I am not mistaken, Gewurztraminer means spicy grape. Although for spiritual reasons I do not eat shellfish, I have read that this kind of wine goes very well with raw oysters, a good substitute for muscadet or fino sherry. That wine looked delicious too.

QOTD to Gary: What wines do you drink purely for pleasure, guilt-free? And, are you planning any visits with videotaping to the Alsace region?
November 11, 2008

Neil
QOTD: What’s your favorite food and wine pairing?
November 11, 2008

tigerkite
Gary, are you talking about American Muenster cheese, which has a pretty mild flavor, or the funky, stinky Alsatian Munster cheese?

QOTD: What’s a good German red wine? I’m studying in Germany, and even these Germans don’t think they have good red wine.
November 11, 2008

Ray Barnes
Bonus QOTD to Gary: Since you did a very fine job of describing the virtues of the underappreciated gamay noir, may I also ask you what other ignoble varietals you enjoy, that deserve more respect than they presently get. Speaking for myself, I happen to be a big fan of well-made Sylvaner and Pinot Auxerrois (if you can find it).
November 11, 2008

Harry
QOTD: What are your dream projects over the next couple years? WLTV has been such a phenomenon, what new Thunder storms do you see on the horizon.
Great show!
November 11, 2008

Patt
bad link to last years secret pack. you left an “e” off the second episode
http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/11/22/the-thanksgiving-wine-episode-episod-356/

should be
http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/11/22/the-thanksgiving-wine-episode-episode-356/
November 11, 2008

Paryb
Good show Gary, One of my best buds used to be a wine distributor, it was awesome watching him work it.

QOTD: That’s a good one, I don’t know, I’d probably just talk about freakin wine and football…perhaps steaks.

My three favorite things!
November 11, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Tell me what you are passionate about. I have gotten away from Beaujolais for a while now as most of what i get her is DeBouef and I’m not fond of his wines. Give me a good Moulin a Vent though and I will run with it.
November 11, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- the only thing I’ve ever seen you do that really pissed me off is eat foie gras, so I’d ask you how you can possibly think there’s nothing evil about that! (That’s presuming you’re not consciously trying to be evil, which you’re obviously not cos you’re still a great guy!) But still. Really immoral stuff.
November 11, 2008

Patt
bad link to last years secret pack on this years page. You left an “e” off the second “episode”

my original comment with the fixed link is still awaiting moderation
November 11, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: What is your favorite board game?
November 11, 2008

Mike Diz
QOTD: What is you the best bottle in your personal collection.
November 11, 2008

AbsolutLahmi
awesome show!
Had my first bottle of gewurz a week ago – LOVED it. seriously floral and peachy.

QOTD: Are there any days when you don’t consume ANY wine at all? I mean, not even tasting?
November 11, 2008

JimChem
Good show! It coincides nicely with our next wine tasting of Beaujolais on November 21st. (no noveau)

Jim
November 11, 2008

Sharon
The gewurz & beaujolais sound SO YUMMY !
QOTD: What wine goes with chicken. kidding
OK Gary a question to you could be, did you vote for Obama as you said you would, and how do you feel about the future of our great country?
November 11, 2008

Derek F.
QOTD: How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood??
November 11, 2008

Murso
Excellent! Times three!!! Among Lucien Albrecht’s very good entry level wines is the outstanding Methode Champenoise, Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose, also under $20.

Several sites state that the St. James Little Basket Press is 100% Grenache, a portion of which is purchased fruit from Rousillion, and some of that, which is carbonically macerated. In order to have 50% proportion of a cuvee from the current vintage, it follows that that volume (x number of barrels, or half of the cuvee production) must be fermented seperately from the solera wines, then blended with an equal volume from the solera. Remainders may then be added to the solera for the next vintage. This wine sounds cost conscious in production methods employed, as well as deliciously juicy. Reminds me of the Vin d’Avril from Paul Avril…
November 11, 2008

Murso
Petit Vin d’Avril.
November 11, 2008

vivianovino
QOTD: Gary, If the New York Jets were a wine, what would they be?
November 11, 2008

Dominus
Lovvvve this format and yes, you look tremendous. Fun show as always.

QOTD: At first, the question would have been “when will I ever get to see this wonder woman you are married to” but since I have now met this wonderful lady (Jets game on your anniversary?) my question would be: “Have you thought about developing a “Free Trade Wine Zone” or some “legal” way of getting wines to archaic law abiding states such as Maryland? With your clout within the wine industry, there has to be a ground roots movement to change these laws. This would be taking the marketing and selling of wine to a new level.

Cheers!

P.S. I hope the Metro police would stop me and check my bag toting home these wines from DC to MD just to fight it all the way to the Supreme Court.
November 11, 2008

Brad G
QOTD: what is your favorite kind of weather?
November 11, 2008

Dr. Dan
QOTD: Person-wine pairing — If you could spend an hour talking with anyone…anyone…who would that be (currently alive individuals only), and what bottle of wine would you share during that conversation?
November 11, 2008

Jared Pondelik
QQTD: What negatives have come from your success with WL and WLTV?
November 11, 2008

Orion S.
I liked this ep. It keeps things fresh for us when you change up the format. I’m sure it keeps it fresh for you too.

QotD: Here’s my question: Can I have a free Thanksgiving pack? Haha. But seriously, can you explain the differences in taste between a barrel sample and wine in the bottle. I’ve heard that barrel samples are more luscious. Does that make it harder to identify the components/flavors, or is it like a color photo vs. a black and white one?
November 11, 2008

Dominus
Another QOTD: Who is your all-time favorite cartoon character?
November 11, 2008

sam
Awesome!

Gewurztraminer’s I’ve had tend to be too over-the-top for my liking…Alot of tropical, litchi, floral aspects that I, personally find over-bearing. I haven’t had many, however.

QOTD: What has inspired you, converted you to wine. How did you fall in love with it and what keeps you drinking it? (I guess that’s, 3 but hey…Maybe it is really but one question.)

Keep bringin’ the thunder!
November 11, 2008

Murso
QOTD – If we were hangin’ & talkin’ wine, I’m sure I’d end up by asking you “When we gonna do it again?”. Keep up the good work!

Happy Anniversary, and Happy Birthday!!!

drink wine with someone you love.
November 11, 2008

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: Top 10 movies of all time?
November 11, 2008

KenP
Absolutely superb episode! I especially liked the way you successfully switched up the vocabulary required to properly describe these wines. Very valuable insight into the tasting skill needed for wildly different wines. Truly remarkable effort, GV. Kudos.

QOTD: Where will you be Dec. 6th?
November 11, 2008

bill wrollcia
great show, so are you telling me that cru gamay is basically like stockton to malone….? i dig it. i like the paxton to horace grant to scottie and then back to mj< but nothing will beat the john starks over you know who…. go knicks!!!!
QOTD: Do you ever fake the funk on a nasty dunk???
November 11, 2008

Lois and Greg
Nice to see you mix things up. Try it again.
QOTD: Is it fun?
November 11, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: What is your favorite childhood memory?
November 11, 2008

KKinCA
Gary,
This show is a great resouce. I really appreciate having access to it.
Thanks very much!

QOTD:
When you watch retail sales people on the floor, what is it that you feel sets the best ‘wine guys’ apart from the rest of the sales staff?
November 11, 2008

KKinCA
p.s.,
It’s also a great ‘resource’.
November 11, 2008

KenP
Let me add, for folks just tuning in, that it is extremely difficult to ’switch gears’ when tasting from one very different wine to another. GV displayed a workman-like discipline, the product of years of focussed attention. This ep is a very fine example of his experience and talent. A ‘must view’ for aspiring tasters.
I don’t think he even knows how good a show it was!
November 11, 2008

TerenceF
I agree with KenP – if you don’t pay attention when going from one wine to a very different one, its easy to just swing and miss on it, so nice work on today’s episode.

QOTD: Gary, my question for you is quite important. I’ve been watching your show for almost a year now, and in a month I’ll be turning 21. My parents want to get me two bottles of a 1987 wine for my birthday. I watch the show, they do not. What direction should I steer them in? Keep in mind I will be both laying this down and drinking it in a month.

And speaking of turning 21 soon and watching your show for a year – a million thanks for a virtually free wine education!!
November 11, 2008

canadapete
Very educational show, lots of interesting tidbits.
QOTD – What gives you the drive to so passionately
and ambitiously work at what you do?
November 11, 2008

Dan-o
I liked the format because I think it would be fascinating to taste all of those wines from all over the world.
Moulin A Vent is SICK! I travel to France 2 or 3 times a year. Mostly west of Paris. I have a colleague in Chartres that loves the stuff and we usually find a wine with 10+ years of age that is pure magic.

QOTD – How do you balance a good professional life, a good family life, and a fanaticism for sports? I love sports myself, but I lost my fanaticism years ago because life is short and getting upset over a sports team loss seemed pointless.
November 11, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
I’ll have to try that last one.

What would be the one case of wine you would buy for an investment from 2005? Why haven’t you opened a shop in NYC? And what is your opinion of Marvin Shankin…?

Email me…. I would love to know.
November 11, 2008

M
It’s probably been 8-10 years since I’ve had a Lucien Albrecht Gevurztraminer. Thanks for reminding me to revisit favorites from the past.
November 11, 2008

Greg Cooper
Gary,

Probably way ahead of me on this but why don’t you offer to provide bubbly to the members of the ‘72 Phins when the Jets beat the Titans on the 23rd? Sounds like a great pub opp to me!

All the best,
Greg Cooper
Indianapolis
November 11, 2008

M
Happy Anniversary. Happy Birthday.

My birthday is Saturday.

QOTD: When are you buying the Jets? (an estimate)
November 11, 2008

CanadaSean
I liked this episode a lot. It is fun to watch someone so involved with wine still get so excited about different wines, like someone new to the scene. It keeps the show fresh for sure.

QOTD: when can we see an episode with wines available north of the border??

thanks G.V.
November 11, 2008

Paul Z
QOTD: If tonight were your last night on earth, what would you eat for dinner. And what wine would you pair with it?
November 11, 2008

sharon
Good show! Happy Birthday/Anniversary ! qotd: Do you get tired of traveling?
November 11, 2008

Eric
Loved the show. Question for you: When are you going to start shipping to WA state ?
I would love to get the Thanksgiving Secret Pack !

Cheers !
November 11, 2008

ev
qod is VERY easy………………Can you sit motionless (NO TALKING) for ONE minute???
November 11, 2008

Chris Rufkahr
I’m a 38 Year Old Woman!!! Woo Hoo!!! Do you think Gary could do an entire show sitting on his hands? (except for using them to sniffy sniff and whirl, LOL)

QOTD: What high school did you go to? (LOL – that’s just an inside joke for any St. Louis people who might be here.)

SERIOUS QOTD: What was it that took your delivery of the WineLibraryTV Show from a basic wine tasting show to a revolutionary, kick @$$ Wine Tasting Show? Your energy and passion went from 10% in the very beginning to 1010%. What did it?
November 11, 2008

Eliot (in the Lou)
Great show. I’ll dig into some Gamay next week.

QOTD – If you had to make a choice between drinking wine and marketing/business, which would you choose? In other words, you either have to quit drinking wine or quit your job. Which way do you go?

QOTD 2 – Are you no longer “Friending people up” on Facebook?
November 11, 2008

Glenn P
QOTD: Have you ever had a wine that was so good (or so bad) that it brought you to tears?
November 11, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
My question is, do you have any standard “go to” wines you depend on for dinners and guests or are you always mixing it up?
November 11, 2008

LIttle Jonny H
Nice show of various stuff. Enjoyed the Beaujolais rant, as always (every time you’ve done Cru Beau you’ve done this…I always chuckle a bit)

QOTD: If you HAD to, would you give up wine or football?
QOTD2: If you were going to buy a chunk of land in one of the other 46 to start a winery, where would it be and what would you plant?
November 11, 2008

Pete G
Two definete underated vinos. Big fan of the gewurtz as they make some
terrific ones up this way in the Finger Lakes. Also big fan of the Beauj.
Have had some wonderful crus and you are right on about them.

QOTD: When are you coming to upstate NY?
November 11, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:Do you like Kentucky Bourbons?
November 11, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
QOTD: How can you improve the quality of your life(make a list)…and why are you not choosing to do so right now?

Always a pleasure to see some Gamay love on the show…
November 11, 2008

skribbles
I absolutely love Gewurzt’s, definitely my favorite type.

QOTD: What’s your favorite book?
November 11, 2008

dalmation
QOTD: Which 10 wines could I try that would best describe your palate? Then I could really tell how similar our palates were, and where we differed. That would make your reviews even more useful to me.
November 11, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: So when ya comin’ over for dinner?

Sometimes I feel like a weirdo I’m such an Alsace and Beaujolais fan. Such great wines, such great values in the French wine world. I’ll buy a case of the beaujolais you tried if I can get my hands on it….
November 11, 2008

EtotheC
QOTD- You mentioned your anniversary is coming up (Congrats!). If we hung out, I’d ask you: How did you meet your wife?
November 11, 2008

E dog
Fun show ! I agree with you on beaujolais being under rated. I had a beaujolais village last week with my flatmates. I really liked the structure that it had.

My QOTD: what red wine would you recommend for red cote du rhone lovers? (from other countries than France)

PS: I have been writing my 4th year Italian project on Tuscan wines and the past WLTV episodes have been great help ! Thanks Gary !
November 11, 2008

Weston
Gwertz one of my favourite whites

The Little Basket! hah our wine rep came in for dinner brought in this wine in the portfolio tried it its cool has a dusty cellar notes to me really neat.

Moulin A Vent – I have one half of case left of these in my cellar!

QOTD: How much BC (Okanagan) wine have you drunk and would you sell it at your store? hah
November 11, 2008

Timinspokane
Gary Veeeeeeeeeeeee…. you rocked it on this show! I love the shows when you are so stoked and full of piss and vinegar, like someone shoved a few Madagascar hissing cockroaches in your shorts! Great advice on the gamay. I have only had the beaujoulais (is that how you spell that? probably not…) nouveaus, and those were like kool-aid with a slight kick. I will have to find a REAL gamay and check it out. Thanks for opening our eyes!

QOTD – what would be your top 3 favorite chinon/cab francs, from anywhere, at the moment?
November 11, 2008

John
QOTD: What did your Dad do when you were young to make you love him so much and cause you to be as passionate (or more) about family and friends as you are about wine?

Also: I would like to know your answer to NJ-Vettester: QOTD: Top 10 movies of all time?
November 11, 2008

CV
Gary,
Terrific episode. The Best.
As for the Cru Beaujolais, thank you, thank you, thank you.
You got me into Morgon several hundred episodes ago and I call these “poor mans Burgundies”.
I must admit that I am guilty of not leaving comments very often but these wines will bring me out every time.
I was drinking a Babcock pinot when I sat down to watch, but I put the cork back in it, and went down and pulled out a Brouilly I happened to buy last weekend. No comparison. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
QOTD: How long do you think it will take you to turn Beaujolais in to a $75.00 wine.
Best wishes
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Susan
Gary & Chris, LOVED this episode………………………………………………..
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

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

KVolk
QOTD: When are you going to become a father?
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

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

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

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

joaquin
QOTD: Hoopla Factor!
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

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

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

MattieJ
QOTD: How can I improve my video blog?
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

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 12, 2008

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

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

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).
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

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

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

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

J Crazy
Yo, you wanna open another bottle, homie?
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great show!
November 12, 2008

Nick Falvo
The Action Figure is a Dave Batista posable.

I “occasionally” watch WWE
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

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

Andy Cross
Are the Jets going to make the playoffs??
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smahlatz
QOTD : What is your favourite cheese? Mine’s melted!
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

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

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

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

wayno da wino
qotd: Yo G….CAN I BE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU ???!!???
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SmokeyUST
QOTD: Who the frack did you vote for?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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

Roberto
QOTD: If you could live somewhere else (outside the US), where would you live?? and you can’t answer that you wouldn’t!!!

thanks!!
November 13, 2008

Harry H
QOTD: How often do you get a corked wine on the show? I’ve never heard you mention it, so you must replace one with a second bottle before taping. What happens when you don’t have a replacement bottle?
November 13, 2008

dusanmal
QOTD: Considering that you have grown up (mostly) in the USA, how do you perceive Russian arts (ex. have you seen (liked) A.Tarkovsky movies, have you read (liked) Solzhenitsyn, have you had interest to see (or have seen) Red Army Choir,…).
November 13, 2008

Dr. Lance
Great show as usual! And that particular beaujolais may be my wife’s dream wine. I hope we can find it in Hawaii.

QOTD: If you were to produce one wine bearing your name…what varietal or blend would you choose, and from where would it be?
November 14, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: How do you keep your teeth from going purple after tasting reds all day?
November 14, 2008

BargePlus
You needed a shout-out to the veterans today!
November 15, 2008

T. Bone
Curious what stats you keep on all of the WLTV action?
November 15, 2008

KEV B
HUGE SHOUTOUT to another great show. I’m a newbie to winelibrary (about 2 months) and your show is “hands down” the most educational & FUN piece on the web.
QOTD: With the slow ecomony and hence slow sales (for some) how would you go about a normal work week different this year than in the past. BTW this is my 2nd year in wine sales and could use any little piece of advice.
Thanks
November 15, 2008

Kyle Suehiro
QOTD: Have you ever been surfing? Would you like to go? Come out to Hawaii and we’ll get you on some waves!
November 15, 2008

TimCub
Great episode! I shall have to look for Gewurztraminer and Beaujolais at my local wine purveyor. Meanwhile…

QOTD: What does your family do for Thanksgiving, and what is your favorite Turkey Day staple, and why?
November 16, 2008

Deano
Great episode Gary….that last wine sounds really good

QOTD:
-What is your favorite beer?????
November 16, 2008

Deano
oh p.s. the action figure is dave batista
November 17, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Given that sense experience is a subjective phenomenon, why should I listen to anything you say about wine analysis? Your common response is, “Don’t listen to what I say.” However, if I then don’t listen to what you say, I will be following your advice of not listening to what you say. Do you think this is an infinite regression or can you think of a way out of this?
November 18, 2008

Ilse
Back to the roots…or so it seemed, you were very relaxed and then the shows seem even better. Nice wines as well…I’m eager to taste them (although I’m off for Australia this Friday and will expand my palate there!)

QOTD : I would like to talk to you about your Russian roots (traditional celebrations, habits, …)…in my opinion, we forget too easily our roots (to fit in, I guess), but there are so many things our kids might enjoy what we enjoyed when we were kids…don’t put it aside, but cherish it!
November 18, 2008

MattUD
I would ask how did you know that I was spending Thanksgiving with my Aunt Sue? Crazy. That Gerwurtz sounds right up my alley.
November 22, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun, interesting show!
November 23, 2008

JayZee
Nice show and way to give props to Cru Beaujolais. Cru Beaujolais was the wine that hooked me as a “serious” wine drinker. Which reminds me that there isn’t any in my cellar at the moment so I have to change that.

QOTD: If you had to suggest one varietal (one red and one white) that most people have never had and should try, what would they be?
November 24, 2008

Kristen
That Gewürz sounds great and the Gamay as well! If only I could buy every bottle in your store!

QOTD: What do you do to chill out (or do you have any time for that)?
November 25, 2008

Eli
I love the Potel-aviron Moulin A Vent. I had it at Elettaria on 8th St. in the Village, and I was blown away by it. I’ve been drinking 2005 Beaujolais whenever I can find them, and they are all very good, but none were as good as the Potel-aviron. It made such an impression on me, that I still remember what it tastes like. And I was predicting your tasting notes even before you said them — strawberry, then cream, then silky. YOU NAILED IT!

I’ve been looking for this wine in wineshops in NYC since the Spring, and I could never find it. I’m so glad you have it. Your palate is really amazingly similar to mine. Kudos Gary.
November 25, 2008

ShawnDK
Great wines.

QOTD: How do you keep focussed? If I was trying so much wine all of the time, then I would probably get locked into some types. How do you keep an open mind?
November 29, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I guess a question would come to me if we were actually sitting together over a glass of wine. It would depend on the mood as to what the question would be.
December 22, 2008

yowens
Great show. QOTD:Favorite wine region to visit and why?
January 27, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Ask you about your favorite music and reading materials. Get to really know you beyond just wine.
October 10, 2009

Cool Dave
Holy crap dude! Do you get replies on old episodes. Please quick cut and paiste reply if you do.
I jsut had the Little James and LOVED IT! Not the thunder but I just had a couple of bad wines so this was grea to find.
Hey if you want to introduce a newbie to Rhone Du Pape style funk in my newbie opinion this is it!!
PLEASE REPLY
November 17, 2009

GMB822
Gary, this is one of my favorite episodes to date. I love the “grab-bag” format; some interesting wines; some QPR going on; some tight tasting notes; and a great “QOTD”. You should bring back this format in the future! It would be awesome to chill on the laid-back friday couch, over some varieties I’ve never tried before (there are still many!) and just talk about wine, music, business…oh and as a 22 year old I resent the boy/man remarks!