What Wines go with Gingerbread Houses

What Wines go with Gingerbread Houses – Episode #597

December 15, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 dessert wines in search of the perfect wine with gingerbread houses! Happy Holidays!

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“nice idea for a programme…the sauternes are great most of the time, …” by Ilse-Belgian living in Spain
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Michele Chiarlo Nivole MoscatoItalian Sweet
Tomasello Blueberry WineNew Jersey Dessert Wine
2005 Chateau Rabaud PromisSauternes and Other Dessert

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

371 Responses

December 15, 2008

Withnail
Great title!
December 15, 2008

Brian K
Nice show! Top 5
December 15, 2008

John Farrin
2
December 15, 2008

Ray Barnes
When I first logged on I was unable to leave a comment for some reason. It is good to see a wine from New Jersey make it to the show. That Moscato for a simple wine sounds pretty good too. Congrats to the Jets – yes it was a close call.
December 15, 2008

Hinrgman
Gary,

Great to see you doing a New Jersey wine.

You need to do more.
December 15, 2008

KenP
Top ten!
December 15, 2008

Chris Bartow
QOTD: Homemade Cheesecake. There is way too much bad cheesecake out there.
December 15, 2008

E dog
Ginger bread house + Sauterne = genius !

QOTD: I love crepes (the sweet kind) with chocolate spread like Nutella.
it s yummy !
December 15, 2008

Dan Fontaine
can’t beat cold vanilla ice cream.
December 15, 2008

Ray Barnes
My apologies – the Sauternes looks like a fantastic bargain at $40 – and just in time for Christmas too, thank you Gary.

QOTD – zabaglione, with a glass of marsala.
December 15, 2008

Nicholas Lazarus
QOTD: There’s a lot … carrot cake is vastly underrated though.
December 15, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Im not big in to deserts (type 1 diabetes sucks)….but when I decide to splurge a bit, Im big into anythin with white chocolate.

–RH
December 15, 2008

catherine.
I never take mott for granted! or you GV!

this was a great episode. the gingerbread home was a good idea.

QOTD: i’m a huge dessert fan, so pretty much anything sweet
December 15, 2008

urbwes
Blue Bunny Ice Cream: Bunny Tracks.
Con’t go wrong with with Iowa or the Ice Cream Capitol of the world
December 15, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Egotism reigns but I like two of my original desserts the best because they are show desserts that BRING the taste aqlong with them. They are: Chocolate Triflemisu and Raspberry Ttifle (without any yucky jello)
December 15, 2008

mrfroopy
I like cheese or a fruit tart but only during the summer when the fruit is rallly good.

ice cream too
December 15, 2008

Dominus
Verry cool show though I must say I love the Moscata di Asti much more than the 84 pts you gave it but hey, my palate is a rookie compared to yours.

QOTD: Tough one but I gotta go with creme brulee in Paris. Pair with that Sauterne you just reviewed and I would be in dessert heaven.

Off to buy a bottle of that Sauterne and yes, your boys really, really were lucky.

Cheers!

P.S. If by chance the Colts plays the Jets in the playoffs, we have to meet at the game.
December 15, 2008

Jeff Smith
Great job with the GingerBread House.

Love a Great Oreo Cake for Dessert
December 15, 2008

DrDan
I’ve been slacking. Sorry, Mott. I eat mostly fruit for dessert. As far a “true dessert”, though, I guess that a good fruit pie or cheesecake would be my preference.
December 15, 2008

Jess
Fun episode. QOTD: I love good chocolate. My favorite dessert is a tiny molten chocolate lava cake. Hot chocolate cake with gooey melted chocolate sauce on the inside, and maybe a little scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. So good.
December 15, 2008

Michael
I have been downing a lot of store brand (Publix) cookies and cream ice cream lately. I have been a Vanilla fan for a long time but lately cookies and cream has drawn my taste buds.
December 15, 2008

Jim H.
QOTD:
Chocolate soufflé with raspberry sauce.
With an excellent ruby port.
December 15, 2008

Matt182
Great show, i’ll grab this sauternes t’ill the end of the week. Really into moscato d’asti since you made an episode on it. Thx for expanding my pal.

QOTD: Crème brûlée, cheesecake or key lime pie.
December 15, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Hey Gary, you know you’re going to get some great answers to this question! For me, it’s (without question) some good, authentic, New York deli cheesecake.
December 15, 2008

KenP
QOTD: sliced apple or peach.

Hoped you enjoyed your time with Vayniacs at the 2nd Annual Fort Mason Event. We enjoyed having you there.
December 15, 2008

3robins
I giggled when I was the title…fun!
December 15, 2008

Dr T in NC
Nivole is a fun little wine! Love it. Never thought of it as a starter wine before. I wonder if a late Harvest Furmint would pair better or not.

qotd — icebox cake!
December 15, 2008

Bill
Liked the show. Way to mix it up!

qotd: Port, roquefort cheese, green grapes, and figs. Not bad, huh?
December 15, 2008

Scott
Cheesecake all the way!
December 15, 2008

Jay Campbell
QOTD: A big slice of good, dense New York style cheesecake.
December 15, 2008

LEONwashingtonGOD
leon washington for president
QOTD: well I have to say that my favorite dessert was cheesecake, but one day my mom’s friend made our family pound cake and I have NEVER to this day have had a better taste in my mouth BY FAR
December 15, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:Blueberry pie, Cherry pie and Black Forest Cake
December 15, 2008

bayouwino
Like the cheese plate first (anything blue) with toasted pecans, then something chocolate (tiramisu, Mom’s chocalate pecan pie, B&J’s NY Superfudge Chunk). I din’t know anyone ever ate Gingerbread Houses.
December 15, 2008

kaybee
nice!
QoTd
Bananas Foster, tiramisu, pie, Italian cream cake,chocolate cake. Most times it’s just a glass of wine after dinner.
December 15, 2008

Robin C
I have to see a Jets game someday.
I can’t figure out when you grow a beard – when the Jets win or when they lose.
Blueberries are my favorite fruit; I don’t think you can ever duplicate that fresh blueberry taste. Mangoes are good too but I’m allergic to the skin – very unpleasant results on the lips.
My favorite dessert is apple dumplings. I recently went to a restaurant that had apple dumplings on the dessert menu and I ordered it but it wasn’t actually apple dumplings it was like an apple fritter with what they said was a calvados sauce over it (but I think that calvados is really way too expensive for this restaurant) and I was seriously miffed. the apples have to be enveloped in a really nice crust and swimming in apple dumpling sauce that has soaked into the crust and liquors should really not be a part of it unless very unobtrusively.
How much is the wine of the month and is shipping free?
December 15, 2008

Jay
QOTD: I usually avoid desert, but if i have something, i love a good brownie.
December 15, 2008

kaybee
Question for GV-
Have you done wine pairings with Cajun food or Caribbean food?
December 15, 2008

cgatesman
QOTD: Cheesecake!!
December 15, 2008

Larry
Almost anything at Veniero’s in the East Village Gary just check out this link http://www.venierospastry.com/
December 15, 2008

Maggie and Steve
Maybe the key thing is for you to NOT go to the Game, Gary?? As lifetime Gang Green fans (had season tkts back in the Shea Days) we’re wondering if you not being at the game helped… gasp! … you’re not jinxing our boys, are you??

QOTD: repeat after me… HOT FUDGE SUNDAE. HD Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot FUDGE so warm it starts to melt the ice cream on contact, and a few walnuts in syrup on top. Maybe even a cherry.

We’re also devotees of the creme brule… but wondering if the 2005 Chateau Rabaud Promis with it’s brule nose and sensibility may be too much for that particular dessert, though…

Thanks for a super show!
December 15, 2008

SAMMY S
Hey G, nice show…..love that ginger bread house

QOTD….sticky date pudding with cream, goes great with a Williams Selyem 2000 late harvest muscat.
December 15, 2008

loretta feeney
Grape nut custard, warmed up. Nice show love the desert wines.
December 15, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Flan or Creme Brulee for me though great vanilla ice cream with Pedro Ximenez on it is also fun.
I really can’t imagine drinking any wine and nibbling on a gingerbread house though I have never bought one in the first place.
December 15, 2008

Hido53
QOTD: Mom’s apple pie or a scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream (cherries jubilee or mint chip)
December 15, 2008

DrEdwardo
QOTD: a cheese course instead of dessert.
December 15, 2008

F Jackie Martling
Great Show. It’s definitely time to revisit Sauternes. I am opening a bottle as we speak.
Bananas Foster.
December 15, 2008

Gingerbread Construction Company
Thanks for featuring our gingerbread houses on your show today, Gary! It was so much fun to watch.

The small house you had retails for 36.99 and can be shipped throughout the US.
December 15, 2008

Daniel Kemp
QOTD: Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia
December 15, 2008

Jim Stephens-Wine Dude
QOTD: I was not much of a dessert person for a large portion of my life, but after delving in to the gorgeous culinary scene where I live in Santa Fe, NM, I discovered the most decadent dessert, a white chocolate mousse cake by Lisa Graf of the now closed Cafe San Estevan. Absolutely jaw dropping fantasticness…Kampai!
December 15, 2008

sharon
Oh I don’t know….Maybe a hot caramel sundae or homemade blackberry pie ala mode or something intensely chocolate or gelato affogato or maybe a freshly made pecan pie…Homemade peach cobbler with cream? Flan is nice. Gingerbread with a lemon glaze is good…
December 15, 2008

BobbyTiger
My wife is one heck of a good cook, so any meal/desert that she come up with is bound to be a hit.
Tonight she served sliced peaches, that we put up this past summer, served under a dumpling-like lite cake. All under a touch of warmed vanilla Silk.
Very lite, almost no calories, and healthy.
While I’m not altogether sure of the gingerbread house, the Rabaud sounds like something I will seek out. (At that price point, I would be a fool not to).
December 15, 2008

Little Jonny
Holy Crap! We just went 95 points on the TS! It got me like a snake in the boots, we were all down in the dumps and then BAM!

QOTD: Normal stuff… rhubarb pie, oreos, dark chocolate anything.
December 15, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
Miles of Chocolate or Chocolate Oblivion!
diabetic too…but when I splurge it is usually chocolate that breaks me.

It is Michele Chiarlo. Great apricot-peach aromatics. Great light fizz.

Love the idea of this pairing and the one you did with the candy bars. Venture out to the great wide open!
December 15, 2008

OSCAR FALCON LARA
QOTD:
Oh Boy! favorite dessert?!?! dessert is my favorite dessert.

I like chocolates but not chocolate cake, I can never find one that “brings the thunder” so I stick to 85%, 70% dark chocolate blends, and Catalan Cream (which is sort of the Spanish version of Créme brulée).

I also enjoy Moscatell sweet wines and apple cider( real apple cider ) a lot.
December 15, 2008

Scott EJ
Love the dessert wine and am really enjoying ports as of late. Also, I seriously don’t think Gingerbread houses are for eating. I’m not sure what the hell they’re for other than to look at.

QOTD: Sooooo many. Some that come to mind: Carrot cake w/cream cheese frosting, warmed volcano chocolate bundt cake w/vanilla bean ice cream, banana bread with chocolate fudge frosting, etc, etc. I don’t think there’s a dessert I don’t like.

p.s. Don’t count your Jets out. The AFC East is a jumble fruck and could go in so many different directions. My Bears on the other hand are on a one way trip to woulda-coulda-shoulda’ville this year. Regardless, we both will be glued to the last two weeks no matter what happens.
December 15, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: really anything Chocolate! MMMMMMmmmm.
December 15, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show, have you ever considered doing a cigar and port show?

QOTD: Really hard to choose one, but I love strawberry rhubarb pie or tart, NY Cheesecake, Dirt Cake, and my speciality is a White Chocolate Mocha truffle
December 15, 2008

Colleen
At xmas it would have to be a brandy soaked fruit cake with hot custard. Do a Port show already Chuk!
December 15, 2008

Ian Leong
Gingerbread pairings? Who would’ve thunk it?

QOTD: i’ve been really into Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream ever since I learnt how to make it. But in Singapore we have lots of local dessert so one of my faves is glutinous rice balls fill with red bean paste in a clear sweet liquid.
December 15, 2008

AaronB
QOTD: A good cherry cheesecake.
December 15, 2008

Goncasurus-Rex
good show gary! infact Im making a 1/37 scale replica of my home out of gingerbread today! but I dont think I can get sauternes within 40 miles from where I live… PA state stores have really crap selection.

QOTD- Im into hoho cake! its delicious and think of all the fun puns you will come up with!
December 15, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Only 3 weeks ago I had the Chateau Guiraud and it Rocked my pants off. I look forward to this one doing the same.

QOTD: Dutch Apple Pie a la Mode.
December 15, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Creme Brulee,, plain Jane vanilla… OR,,, OR,,, a good Stilton drizzled with honey and a sauterne!!! YUMMY!!!
December 15, 2008

Phil G
At home – cookies
Out of home – toffee/caramel desserts do it for me
December 15, 2008

digitaldean
QOTD: Cheesecake (cherries on top) or homemade apple pie.

BTW, Gary, you must be ill. Normally you would have demolished that gingerbread house with 1 punch!

Was Joe Pisarcik at the Jets/Bills game Sunday….(sorry, Mott)?
December 15, 2008

Dan & Erin
QOTD – 2 answers today…

For Dan: my low-fat (let’s not talk about the calories though) made from scratch carrot cake

For Erin: although the carrot cake rocks, my personal fave is simple angel food cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Re: wine of the month club…SO wishing we lived in a different state right now (hopefully the MI decision will be finalized at some point in this lifetime!)
December 15, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Apple crisp.
December 15, 2008

ChrisV
Nothing beats a great souffle… but the really good ones are few and far between.
December 15, 2008

Toby (DK)
Hey
Thanks for yet a great show!

QOTD: An intense, dark – almost black, chocolate-mousse, made with really good, bitter chocolate. Paired with e.g. a young vintage port, or a good red recioto

By the way – how about some port and champagne shows, for the coming holidays?
December 15, 2008

Robert Howells
chocolate peanut butter pudding cake.
December 15, 2008

toni
QOTD:
Cheese.
Well aged real stinkers like Munster , Brie or Camembert (unpasteurised, God help us!!!).
I’d die for a nice “tete de moine” with white truffle accacia honey.

Come to think of that, I’d pair any ripe strong flavoured cheese with mead (honey wine). Chestnut honey. Yes. Bitter at the end, like gewurztraminer.

YUM.
December 15, 2008

wyldshaman
Cheesecake plain, or maybe with a little cool-wip and sesame seeds.
December 15, 2008

Richard Ritter
DAMN, now there’ll be another homeless gingerbread family out on the streets. Thanks Gary!

If you think Shaun Ellis’ run was a gift wait until you see what happens in Seattle!!!

QOTD: Key Lime Pie.
December 15, 2008

Purple Toothed Bandit
Fresh baked brownies (extra moist) with mint chocolate chip ice cream.
December 15, 2008

Mari
You say leave a comment, so I’m finally leaving a comment! I’ve been lurking too long.

QOTD: Nothing like really really really good cannoli, freshly filled with a great crispy shell and maybe some dark chocolate. Only valid when IN Brooklyn. Yum.

Great show, love it and love love love you!

But I feel like it needs to go somewhere NEW in 2009. Switch up the formats every now and then; and throw in educational stuff for the sommeliers in training.

But don’t do anything gimmicky like editing!
December 15, 2008

Kirk AKA: (slave2thevine)
QOTD: I’m going to go with cheese cake…or anything cold like ice cream, sherbet, ect.
December 15, 2008

roksoc
QOTD: Tiramisu!!!!!!!
December 15, 2008

David Benjamin
QOTD: I recently had a brownie cheesecake combo that was delicious. Great w/ cold milk. Next time will have to try w/ dessert wine option.
December 15, 2008

wsquared
I have to go with Tiramisu.
December 15, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: My mom’s cheesecake. Other than that I’m actually not a big dessert-eater. I’m more the cup of cappucino after dinner type.
December 15, 2008

Dj Vovey
absolutely agree with ya on this one.

Dessert? Cheesecake…exotic flavors….Mango, plantain….
December 15, 2008

Kelly Olexa
Sinfully dark chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce and port wine. Spectacular.

K
December 15, 2008

JonE
I mean is there really that much competition in the line-up? Come on Rabaud Promis versus million bottle production moscato, and Jersey fruit wine? Kinda saw this one comin’, but no worries G-Man sometimes one must softly reiterate their points

QOTD: A well made cannoli, thick..thick. Or a dense cheesecake, NY style with sliced toasted almonds and strawberries. Yes, love it.
December 15, 2008

Mark Neustadt
Green Bay Packer play off hopes are over.

I like italian ices. Simple, but yummy.

I hope to also like the WOTM club. I just signed up for the GV Club – Option B. Woo!
December 15, 2008

Rowland
is that blueberry wine the first fruit wine youve done on the thunder show? im bottling two plum wines this weekend.

qotd: CHERRIES, CHERRIES, and a crap load more CHERRIES. Im a fresh fruit nut, starting with the early raspberries, the strawberries, currants and gooseberries, plums and peaches, apples and pears and, of course, grapes. Id probably kill myself if I didnt live in the Hudson Valley.
December 15, 2008

Grapedigger
Fun show GV.
I love Creme Brule. Cheers!
December 15, 2008

David Harris
QOTD: a giant bowl of berries (blue, black, rasp, any kind)
December 15, 2008

Tim
QOTD: that big bowl of brownie, ice cream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream they serve at uno’s and applebees.

also, i had the 2001 chateau rabaud-promis, which got 95 point WS, so you would probably like that oo gary.
December 15, 2008

renaegreenbay
QOTD — Rich, creamy bowl of chocolate ice cream with fresh peanut butter on top. Stir gently.
December 15, 2008

diego
I would have to say that my favorite is pistachio gelato from GROM.

Oh and I don’t know If you guys read the comments but one of the widgets isn’t updating on my blog.
December 15, 2008

Ian Raney
QOTD: Friendly’s Ice cream cake or Carvel’s ice cream cake.
December 15, 2008

jakemachina
QOTD: Fresh strawberries cut up and covered in sour cream. It’s a great combination of all things good in this world.

Great shows Gary, can’t believe that you’re almost to 600, keep it up.

Question for you: What’s your favorite WLTV show?
December 15, 2008

adamd
cup o coffee
December 15, 2008

SteveW
Great show, I’ve had earlier vintages of the Rabaud Promis and always thought they were very good, esp. for the price compared to other Sauternes.
QOTD: Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
HEY GARY ARE YOU COMING TO SEATTLE FOR SUNDAYS BIG JET’S – SEAHAWKS GAME?
December 15, 2008

Kostandinos
All-Time favorite: Pumpkin Pie
Rare occasion, after a nice Italian meal out: Tiramisu
I love caramel and honey, so I’ve gotta try that Sauterne!
December 15, 2008

RonD
QOTD: This time of year, almost any bread pudding with Sauternes, Panetone with Sauternes, or Black Forest cherry cake (whipped cream frosting only) and vintage port
December 15, 2008

Knick
QOTD: Too hard to choose between my two favorites: Red Velvet Cake & Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Love the Rhubarb, good stuff. Good show, you have us wanting to try the ‘05 Chateau Rabaud Promis, it sounds very good.
December 15, 2008

Leonard
Just had the chance to view the last several shows, and missed the list of your recommended wines. Is the list available somewhere?

May have to try the Sauterne.

QOTD: Blue Bell Ice Cream – Fav flavors are Cookies & Cream or Peaches and Homemade Vanilla. Nothing better!!!
December 15, 2008

drydrew
QOTD: Apple compote
December 15, 2008

MattieJ
QOTD: Strawberry Shortcake… and thanks for making me think about it, and therefore craving it…. Oh well, off to Dairy Queen…..

Nice show, I would’ve love to see you crush the gingerbread house with a Tonka truck haha
December 15, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Creme Brulee or any kind of custard like dish. So simple but so delicious! Hey love an easy to make Dump Cake too. So easy!
December 15, 2008

Kristen
I love the demolished gingerbread house. That’s the best part of making the gingerbread house is getting to tear it apart.

QOTD: I am a huge fan of cupcakes. Little bit size cakes… and maybe I can even have more than one? Oh so good.
December 15, 2008

Justin Viger
I like Strawberry Shortcake in the summer when we can get good strawberries and I like Creme Brulee the other nine months of the year.
December 16, 2008

NathanN
Bread pudding anytime, anywhere
December 16, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
I’m gonna try that last one there Homeslice. Looks like you enjoyed that.

Speaking of slices….QOTD: Red Velvet Cake!!! That’s my all time favorite because I make it better than anyone…..yes, even Magnolia or Who Eva!!!

Maybe I’ll make one for you and you can try it on the show.
December 16, 2008

Matt W
QOTD: Apple Cobbler, strawberry tart, tapioca pudding, creme brulee, simply cannot pick a favorite.
December 16, 2008

David T
-Try a Gewurtz with the house- I was at a local winery that paired ginger snap cookies with their gewurtz and it was eye opening. The spices complement each other perfectly. Don’t know how the sweetness of the house would do, though.

-I actually like the “spilly-spill” better than your facial reaction!

-I’ve had the Tomasello cranberry, and it had some interesting nuances for being 100% cranberry- again nothing too complex, but it was a great substitute for the juice in a cosmopolitan!

QOTD: CHEESECAKE!!
December 16, 2008

David
I like things that are not too sweet. And no berry sauces or nuts!

Or a good scotch.
December 16, 2008

Mark
QOTD: flourless chocolate tort, gets me every time.
December 16, 2008

Timothy
Cookie dough!
December 16, 2008

brorjace
Not big on dessert, ice cream kind of guy. Vanilla mostly. Pretty boring I know.
December 16, 2008

Paul One
QOTD: Cheesecake. No strawberry’s, no blueberry’s no chocolate sauce or whip cream or any other frivolity. Just awesome “New York Cheese Cake” Go Bills:-)
December 16, 2008

Aaron_J
Radool show GV. Hope you feel better soon.

QOTD: Apple pie and coffee.
December 16, 2008

Yvettew
Mott was born in New Brunswick, alright! Representing central Jersey here!

QOTD: I like a bowl of fresh seasonal berries with marscopone cheese custard on top. Mmmmmmmm, it’s difficult to get this in the winter time though.
December 16, 2008

Ditch
Great show…and will definately have to hunt down some of the Chateau Rabaud-Promis…though coming from England I must admit I dont know what the relationship between Gingerbread Houses and Christmas is. To be fair Ive never even seen a gingerbread house full stop…odd!

QOTD: Chocolate Fudge Cake and Cream,…….delish!
December 16, 2008

Andrew Knapp
Strawberry shortcake.
December 16, 2008

Nathan H
I like pie
December 16, 2008

jfletch
QOTD: I would have to say either a Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie or Strawberry Rhubarb pie.
December 16, 2008

Blog Wine Cellar
GV you’re the shizzle man! Ginger bread houses and wine! You’ve got to be joking! I love it man. Hey, I just wanted to say this is Thomas out in Arizona (big fan and always at the SF parties) Thanks for the episodes with Erik and Maynard. They are pumping up the AZ wine scene and I really loved the show that day. I wish I would have known you were in town. We would have hooked your ace up with some good eats and tastes at the cellar at Aj’s in Mesa. Love your work man, keep it up! Hope to see you soon.
December 16, 2008

Bored Doe
QOTD- Warm southern style pecan pie with vanilla ice cream
December 16, 2008

my2cents
That was a fun episode to watch. I got more laughs from it than any other that I have seen.

I have always loved good coffee ice cream!
Flour less chocolate cake is first choice when eating out.

Thanks!
December 16, 2008

mikek
QOTD:creme brulee’ is ok, BUT chocolate souffle’is to die for!

Great show! Proseco would have worked well with the ginger too!
December 16, 2008

Karl Laczko
Liked the show, although only the Sauternes stood out on the drinking side.

QOTD – Vanilla cheesecake, maybe drizzled with a little fresh cream.
December 16, 2008

Michelle
QOTD: For me, there’s nothing quite like a fresh fruit salad with a drizzle of double cream to cleanse the plate and finish a meal off beautiful.
December 16, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Cheese plate with some fresh fruit/nuts. If it had to be sweet (and not a wine)? I’d say Creme Brulee or a chocolate bourbon cake.
December 16, 2008

Christian Jessen
Hi Gary – nice show ! Hate to be a nerd but I must correct you one a few minor details …. a) Moscato d´Asti being a light sparkler, which is being produced via the Spumante-Method directly out of grape-juice, usually has not more than 5,5 % fermented alcohol. Sometimes they also mention the “potential” alcohol, which reads “5,5 % + 7,5 % alc.”. This however is only the residual sugar – if it had been fermented. Nivole has made himself a name recently – the more renown name crusing around the world is “Vigna Sensa Nome” or “Wine without name” from Braida. Don´t know if you have tasted that before.
b) I believe David T mentioned that …. indeed try a not too dry Gewürz-traminer with the Ginger Bread …. you´ll be astonished !! The “Traminer”-
Aromas paired with the Ginger …. should be great – By the way … I wonder if you took into account the sugar-coating of the Ginger bread house does change the overall impression quite a lot.
c) Having worked for a Bordeaux Negociant I can assure you that there are quite a number of less expensive Sauternes out there with a better return
than Rabaud-Promis. Saddly enough this house is not too reliable with their quality … although I can understand your point in trying to correct the WS.
If I had a chance and you were still stocking this I would certainly prefer a 2003.

So much from me – and sorry if I have been to direct … Cheers
December 16, 2008

Timen
First time poster. Starting following the show a week ago. Good stuff so far!

QOTD: Not a sweet tooth. Love the cheese plates.
December 16, 2008

Bobo36
Going with a barrel taste of Sauterne is just asking for trouble. These wines change every 6 months when in bottle & are more crazy when in barrel. Robert Parker does not like to rate/taste while in barrel & i think he waits until it is bottled to rate. With that said a GV95 you can take to the bank. I’d like to see some port with ‘da house.
QOTD: good, heavy choco cake.
December 16, 2008

Bev
Hey Gary…

I love any kind of fruit pie or cobbler. Or, tart things like lemon bars and key lime pie.

Thanks for all the great episodes! Went back and watched a lot of the blind tastings…love those.

I’ve taken two especially good pointers from you about Dolcetto and Bordeaux — my two new favs!!!

Have a great week, hope you’re feeling better.
December 16, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: cheese
December 16, 2008

22q
Great show Gary!! Another wine to try for dessert added to my list.

QOTD: a rich chocolate cake with dark, white, and milk chocolate drizzled over the top along with strawberry or raspberry syrup drizzled across the plate
December 16, 2008

jason
i know , i know, i have been one of the slack fucks….. sorry dude. i have been watching though.
it is hard to hate sauterne. it is so tasty. + with the gingerbread, it is a fun idea. sauterne has that spicy edge that could go well with the ginger and cinnamon.
almost 600 shows gary, no worries about wine and candy, sometimes you gotta say WTF

QOTD – panna cotta, i once told two older woman that were my costumers that it was the most divine thing that has ever entered my mouth – they both ordered it
December 16, 2008

Vincent Jones
QOTD: I would have to say baby carrots. I can eat one or two pounds with out knowing it!
December 16, 2008

Mauricio Fernandes
Hi Gary and Mr. Mott! I think this Sauternes pairs perfectly with “Bolo de Rolo” (Guava Jam Cake) that is my state (Pernambuco – Brazil) most famous dessert. Gary should try in the show some Brazilian sparkling, they are very good. I just bought 3 bottles for New Year’s Eve: Miolo Millésime 2005 Brut, Chandon Excellence Brut and a Chandon Rosé Brut.
Happy Christmas and awesome New Year!
December 16, 2008

late-start
Entertaining show.

QOTD: my grandmother’s blueberry pie
December 16, 2008

Brad
The stripper comment cracked me up, I had to take my headphones off to keep myself from laughing at work. What episode was the, “I’ve never smoked anything in my life, including cigarettes or cigars, but I’ve hung out with plenty of individuals” comment? That’s my all-time favorite GV quote.

QOTD: Vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, and a little chocolate syrup: mix all that up and enjoy. At least 75% of the reason I was the chubby kid in class.
December 16, 2008

tampawinewoman
Gary great show! Actually quite genious. Your comments regarding the pairings had me smiling a few times. I like the married couple comment (no action). As well as the stripper – which is just classic.

QOTD: Fresh strawberries with brown sugar and creme fraiche; any dark chocolate dessert due to its amazing wine friendly attitude.
December 16, 2008

Scott
3 words. Key Lime Pie!!!
December 16, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Yikes I have to choose one dessert?? Tiramisu is definately high on the list. I have a friend who took a French pastry class and I don’t know the names of half her cakes but she makes some that are just amazing. She had a hazelnut chocolate mousse cake thing once with hazelnut praline on the outside, that was memorable. And she has a complicated lemon cake that is also phenomenal, I wish I could be more descriptive. But anything she makes counts as a favorite.
December 16, 2008

Paul Stonier
QOTD: Strawberry Shortcake

The Chateau Rabaud Promis sounds like it would be similar to Casa Larga’s Vidal Blanc Ice Wine.
If that’s the case, it’s delicious! However, the Chateau Rabaud Promis is a bit of a better value since the Casa Larga’s Vidal Blanc is $35 for a 350ml, but worth it.
December 16, 2008

Paul Stonier
Actually, my mom might kill me if I don’t say her apple pie. That’s definitely top of the list.
December 16, 2008

LennyR
Not big into desserts. Had this Canadian (yea, I know) dessert wine, Inniskillin. Wow! Eye opening experience!!!
December 16, 2008

italianwinelover
You were funny today! I luv sauternes!

QOTD: scoop of vanilla ice cream with a cup of hot espresso pour over it. Cleans the palate and gets you home with a jolt!
December 16, 2008

Tom T.
I love cheesecake a lot but almost anything chocolate will do too.
December 16, 2008

Tom
QOTD: Lately, I’ve been addicted to some frozen cookie dough that I recently bought from a fundraiser. Guess I’m too lazy to cook them.
December 16, 2008

SaraMHCRU
Ice cream. No question. lately I am loving the haagen dazs fleur de sel ice cream, but I am a sucker for black raspberry with chocolate on it. yum.
December 16, 2008

Chris Braun
There aren’t too many desserts I don’t like, but my favorite is anything involving caramel. And the wine I like best with caramel is Tokaji.
December 16, 2008

jon arnold
QOTD: creme brulee, chocolate cake, Blue Bell ice cream (birthday cake flavor is KILLER!),

anybody have Momofuku’s Banana Cake? I heard it’s the best dessert on the planet. I mean look at this thing:

http://gordoneats.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/momofuku-bakery-and-milk-bar/
December 16, 2008

Kenny Galloway
SO EASY!… a dark, dark, dark chocolate and very very dense and very moist mousse-type cake, smothered in more dark, dark chocolate sauce and fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce… a shear and utter murderous death by chocolate!

The pairing is also SO EASY! any decent port, maybe a 10-20 year tawny port at 65 degrees… HEAVEN!!! (I’ll defer to someone else if they wanna chime in on a specific bottling of port)

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December 16, 2008

ChrisR
A little disappointed with the wines you chose. Sugary sweet stuff and then a sauterne? Where’s the out-of-the-box crazy Gary who tastes wines in a blizzard, risks life and limb and health and sanity to bring in the thunder? I mean, even an amarone or a late harvest reisling would have been more interesting, and a spicy shiraz or even merlot would have probably been a little more interesting, a little more Rodney Dangerfield. You have to sprint to 600, not limp!

QOTD: Love homemade pies, any kind!
December 16, 2008

John
Rolo ice cream.
December 16, 2008

DF
QOTD: Apple-blackberry pie with fruit from my (then) wife’s dad’s tree and the canes from across the street, crust made, filled, and baked by my father. Unfortunately, I will never have it again. But I am looking forward to a new favorite some day in the future.

Very fun and funny show. Made me want to go get a Sauternes or give one for Christmas.
December 16, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Fresh berries and whipped cream.
December 16, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I mostly like vanilla things–creme brulee. Warm molten chocolate cake is second and plain cheesecake is 3rd. Port and a fine chocolate pairing. Also an off-dry sparkler paired with any of these is fantastic. Love the Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. Unusual crafted ice cream and sorbet flavors(basil) especially in the warmer weather.
December 16, 2008

Shawn_944
QOTD: Just Straight up homestyle Pie! Blueberry pie, or Peach Pie…
December 16, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
qotd: chocolate trifle
Gary, thanks for another great episode.If you haven’t watched it, I suggest looking at the part where you try the bluberry wine right after the gingerbread house. That was hilarious. Those surprised (good or bad) reactions are probably my favorite element of the show. I like that you haven’t tried most of the wines before having them on the show. I like being able to see your first, honest reactions to those wines. I can get very excited or disappointed when tasting so I can relate when you react in those ways.
By the way, I think a nice vnitage Malmsey Madeira would have gone well with the gingerbread house. If you’re sick of me bugging you about doing a Madeira show feel free to send me an e-mail that says “stop”.
December 16, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G & Mott, Yur Show tooo Cooool to be “taken for granted”…….

qotd: Favorite Dessert?? Not a Dessert Person anymore, usually stuffed
after the Main Course, no Dessert required……..
December 16, 2008

Dustin
Great show!

QOTD: Any…ANY kind of Cheesecake.
December 16, 2008

Kathy Hughes
Gary, I love most desserts, high on my hit parade are: gelato, hot fudge sundae, wild Maine blueberry pie a la mode, peach or strawberry shortcake, apple pie a la mode, strawberry glazed cheesecake, etc., etc. How about YOU; what are your favs? Happy Holidays to ALL, Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady (aka Champagne free ship whiner).
December 16, 2008

JigglyJock
Great show. Never heard of a blueberry wine before. I wouldn’t share the ginger bread house (not home?? ) with the staff or every one will get sick. Probably too late by now.

QOTD: I cannot get enough pumpkin pie with GOBS of whipped cream on top! I wish it was all year round.
December 16, 2008

Aintnoan
Love the Show!! Peach Cobbler.
December 16, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Coconut Cream Pie from Causeway Gourmet in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
December 16, 2008

Michael
QOTD: Cheesecake — New York style.
December 16, 2008

Andy
QOTD— Fresh apple pie with real good vanilla ice cream
December 16, 2008

SargieAZ
QOTD; TRIFFLE —Ginger bread, blackberry, lemon curd, fresh whipped cream.
December 16, 2008

Scottie P
Fun show but I’m not that big on dessert wines, let alone gingerbread houses.
That being said I would like to try a Sauternes eventually.
QOTD: Actually, Creme Brulee or Cheese Cake!!!
December 16, 2008

gabriel palley
Neapolitan cake…no fruit, but that thick vanilla and chocolate hard sugar top…mmmm….so good.
December 16, 2008

Am (Andy) dBang
Gary!!!! You are a rock star!!!!
Love your show.

Fave dessert is Pumpkin Pie and Vanilla HD ice cream – A.K.A. Gousse de Vanille
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December 16, 2008

streamertyer
QOTD:
Holidays – Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie w/ vanilla ice cream – with a glass of Yalumba Tawny of course.
Other times – Blueberry Pie or Black Forest Cake – with a glass of ruby.
December 16, 2008

Andy
Hmmm…I’m not much of a dessert guy myself, but I have to say that a good, home-made apple pie is pretty unbeatable. Put a little vanilla ice cream on top and I’m gone for at least an hour.
December 16, 2008

jr
Apple Pie/ala mode, tiramisu, or warm dark chocolate brownie/ala mode w/lite rasberry sauce..!!
December 16, 2008

brainpain
GV: Great show and nice to see some value wines in the hizzy. I have had the Nivole and agree it is very light but excellent on a date night! She will be tipsy without being toasted!
QOTD: I have been really into baked fruits especially pears with brown sugar and a little Moscoto kick! Good stuff!
December 16, 2008

J3rome
QOTD: I love Brownies, I love fudge, I love Pie, I love Pumpkin roll.
December 16, 2008

Melda
pumpkin pie.
December 16, 2008

M
Thank you Mott for grabbing your own glass.

QOTD: a little bit of ice cream or a fresh baked tollhouse cookie….once in a while tiramisu or homemade fruit pie
December 16, 2008

Susan
Gary, All of these look delicious but can’t wait to see this episode……..crazy schedule……….
December 16, 2008

Sharon
Grilled poundcake topped with 1) whipped cream that is flavored with rum, 2) melted chocolate with ancho chili pepper and 3) peaches that have been marinating in Grand Marnier. So good.

Or…

Chocolate chip cookies and milk.
December 16, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Where to start. . . creme brulee, cheesecake, ice cream sundaes, tiramisu, peach cobbler, apple, blueberry, pecan, pies. The list goes on and on. . .

Great show.
December 16, 2008

mrzitro
QOTD: walnut brownies (warmed) with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of Kahlua
December 16, 2008

ranmanvino
Cheesecake, chewy chocolate chip cookies, Heath bar…recently, it’s the pumpkin spice cheesecake at California Pizza Kitchen!
December 16, 2008

Tim
Favorite dessert is port and dark chocolate or my mom’s homemade coffee ice cream.
December 16, 2008

Susan
Gary, That must be SOME kind of mic………..can hear the sirens outside………….!??!?!
December 16, 2008

Dane Campbell
QOTD: i love anything with apples or pears and im with Mott on the Tokai
December 16, 2008

Bal H.
From scratch – lemon meringue pie, peach melba, creme brulee
December 16, 2008

Bimi
Awesome show Gary, love gingerbread (Lebkuchen in German).
QOTD: anything with massive dark chocolate…
December 16, 2008

crank
qotd: Cheesecake.

Was that Gingerbread house a little stale? I didn’t know anyone actually ate those weeks old things.
December 16, 2008

Bill wrollcia
Hey GV love all desserts!!!! Wish the NJ wine game was abigger
Baller. Ita ok we stillhave the SB champ Giants!!!!!!!!!!!
December 16, 2008

Iván
QOTD: Apple Tarte Tatin!
December 16, 2008

Fbaum
Awesome episode…convinced a longtime fan to finally leave a comment!

the most amazing dessert ever EVER in the history of mankind is Merveilleux, which can be easily found in the north of France, where I spent a semester during college. A quick google search didn’t yield much info about it, unfortunately. It’s basically layers of light merengue and light chocolate mousse, covered with chocolate shavings. Doesn’t sound too extraordinary, but please, go to Au Merveilleux in Lille, France, and try it for yourself.

My girlfriend Caity wants to add hers: Ok, Mr. Gary…go into Manhattan, upper west side, Levain bakery…get yourself a hot,1/2 lb. choc. chip cookie. Probably, you’ve already tried it. That is my favorite dessert and the best bakery to make them! Thanks for such a fun show!!!

Happy Holidays, we miss the North!

Ky and Caity
December 16, 2008

zac weiss
QOTD: That type of chocolate cake with liquid chocolate in the middle, they call them moelleux in french. And homemade Tiramisu, with a good dose of coffee in it. Or Tarte tatin, little bit of crust with massive chunks of apples on it. Alamode.

I’m really hungry now.
December 16, 2008

Michael Schoonmaker
QOTD: Lemon merengue and cheesecake, as well as any variants of either of the two.

Neat show – very interesting pairing idea! Quite the chuckle when you tried to punch the house and the house won. That’s what you get for buying well-built gingerbread houses!
December 16, 2008

Karen
Hey G.V.–Blueberry wine–sounds delicious and perfect for summer maybe. Gingerbread home–sounds much better than gingerbread house. Best thing about living in a g-bread home: no foreclosures! Yeah You just eat your house if times get too tough. QOTD: anything with a graham cracker crust, whipped cream, crushed toffee bits, and chocolate pudding. Not sure what you call that, but you can’t go wrong! Great episode.
December 16, 2008

Neener
My favorite dessert is Coconut Creme Pie. To be specific…Capital Grille’s CCP. My second favorite…Jelly Belly jellybeans.
December 16, 2008

MattUD
That is a real tough question..I could always go for some ice cream, but maybe some gooey chocolate cake where its molten chocolate in the middle or something like that.
December 16, 2008

sarah
QOTD…Creme brulee, just had a pumpkin flavored one, I don’t know what wine would go with that, maybe champagne?
December 16, 2008

Susan
Gary, GREAt to see you doing some NJ wines!!!!
December 16, 2008

Simon
Heston Blumenthal’s bacon and egg ice cream – off the chart, crazy deliciousness!!!

On less bling days I also love a classic creme brulee or lemon posset.
December 16, 2008

Chris F.
With out a doubt Tiramisu paired with a glass of Penfolds grandfather tawny…..Heaven
December 16, 2008

Susan
QOTD: I LOVE all italian foods but especially tiramisu…………
December 16, 2008

Susan
Gary, Where did the music go??????
December 16, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Pretty much anything chocolate. Ice cream’s high on that chocolate list.
December 16, 2008

jesseeley
QOTD: homemade peppermint stick ice cream! (this time of year, at least)

Gary, how about a show for your fellow Jewish brethren on wine pairings for matzo ball soup? latkes? MMMMM . Thanks!
December 16, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : The Gobi – oh sorry – des(s)ert – Not big on desserts. I can never fit three courses in, and I would rather have the starter. If I had to shoose – A really top wuality vanilla ice cream is always appreciated. Or a chocolate pudding of some sort – real sticky, or a crumble, rhubarb.
December 16, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Homemade Apple Pie ala Mode.
December 16, 2008

Derek F
Hope you are feeling a little better today Gary!!

QOTD: Chocolate moose
December 16, 2008

dafo
I love the food and wine pairings. This is no exception.

QOTD: Anything with vanilla or ice-cream!
December 16, 2008

Redmeat
QOTD….I am A HUGE Creme Brulee fan…..and I have to say that I make the BEST….once you make it with Duck eggs…well you never go back!

….as for the Sauternes….I rarely have them with dessert….I am CooCoo for Cocoa Puffs over the pairing of Sauternes and Bleu Cheese….
December 16, 2008

Josh
QOTD: strawberry shortcake
December 16, 2008

hugh
QOTD-gotta be a great chocolate mousse….
December 16, 2008

JayZee
Odd but good show. I’ve never thought of pairing anything with gingerbread house before.

QOTD: Flourless chocolate cake
December 16, 2008

Jered
QOTD: This time of the year I am in full panetonne mode. As Thoreau said,”Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, & resign yourself to the influences of each.” I love the foods and drinks of this season as well as every other(I cheer for imperial stout every year). What I want to know is what is your family holiday season dessert?
December 16, 2008

Christine
QOTD: My favorite dessert is pineapple upside-down cake. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water.
December 16, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: my favorite dessert is a nice glass of v.s.o.p. cognac

hey…that gives me an idea….have you done a cognac show? that would be excellent….
December 16, 2008

Brad G
QOTD: Cheesecake
December 16, 2008

yoav
hey gary im a long time lurker but you made me change my mind and im leaving a comment. i got to say though i dont believe you read every singel one but anyways i relly love when you pair foods with wine. i engoy that more then yoiur regular videos although the reguler ones are great also.

keep up the good work and sorry for the mistakes
December 16, 2008

Rick D
QOTD: Cheesecake
December 16, 2008

john maki
Anything made of rhubarb – not with strawberries, which dilute the flavor.
The more intense the flavor the better. As a kid we used to eat the stuff raw from our back alley like a celery stick, maybe dipped in a little raw sugar.
December 16, 2008

Ian
QOTD: Tiramisu
December 16, 2008

IASHERMAN
QOTD:

Cheesecake especially Raspberry Swirl
December 16, 2008

Lynda S
QOTD: definitely raspberry creme brulee, even classic creme brulee is probably up there. kolaches are up there too.

sorry, gary about the comments. i just had a bunch of final exams. I have been watching the episodes, though.
December 16, 2008

Emily
chocolate lava cake… and of course sauternes!
December 16, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!
Mwwaaa!!
Sauternes and mostly muscato d’asti’s are a staple in my family gatherings…been drinking since a young age..
QOTD: hhmmm…favorite?…Im a sucker for anything home baked…and anything to do w/chocolate! Just has to be made with LOVE!
December 16, 2008

sam
We’re not all taking your hard work for granted. Hopefully you still feel that some of us vaniacs are recognizing the effort and the dedication of the whole WLTV crew. We are forever indebted to all the thunderous inspiration you bring into our lives. Don’t give up on the minority who are loyal and appreciate all you have done, do, and hopefully will keep doing in the following episodes.

QOTD: I love chocolate…the dark stuff. I love chocolate cheese cake, dark chocolate with black coffee. (A coffee episode could be fun.)Aside from that, I’m not a big desert eater. I like sweets in limited quantity.

Love y’all!
December 16, 2008

Edward Salonia
QOTD: Double espresso, tiramisu, and a glass of port.
December 16, 2008

Susan
QOTD: I also love my home made Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownies!!!!! They are death by chocolate style……
December 16, 2008

Danilo
QOTD: not much into desserts… maybe strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
December 16, 2008

Benj
My favourite dessert has got to be either tiramisu or passion fruit creme brulee. The former is easier to get hold of but the latter is just diviiiiiiine and pairs so well with dessert rieslings you wouldn’t believe.
December 16, 2008

Fritz Steckler
My favorite desert has to be NY Cheesecake with a orange citris drizzle with a cup of freshly brewed Kona coffee!!!
You rock Gary!!
December 16, 2008

David
Warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Classic! As a not-so-close second: tiramisu. Third: chocolate peanut butter pie.
December 16, 2008

psychomike
I’ve never met a bread pudding I didn’t like!
December 16, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
A little homemade peach cobbler tonight…Tiramisu (actually like the one from Whole Foods)…Mom’s Apple pie…A good key lime pie…And this raspberry, blackberry with a custard like cream with a little wine blended in it this little Italian place makes…Holy cow it’s damn good.

I do great desserts like Randy Savage drops “Oh yeahs…” All day long.

GREAT show Gary! And nice job on Fox today with the sore throat and all.
December 16, 2008

HuskerJamie
Creme brulee is just fancy vanilla pudding, way overrated. I’d have to go with chocolate souffle, or just a couple squares of fancy euro chocolate.
December 16, 2008

JP
Fav dessert: Strawberry Shortcake… heavy on the strawberries.
December 16, 2008

Josh S
Anyone else remember epiode #138 where Gary made fun of someone for asking what wines go well with Gingerbread Houses?
December 16, 2008

Tyler Walker
CHOCOCOCOCOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!
December 16, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: Fresh raspberries with whip cream. or Cheesecake. or Mom’s Apple Pie piping hot with Vanilla Ice Cream.
December 16, 2008

Oakmon's BF
QotD: Amaretto Cheesecake
December 16, 2008

Brian
Great show! Now I want to go out and buy a gingerbread house. QOTD, warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
December 16, 2008

J Crazy
Really not that hot on desserts but I guess Peach Cobbler, carrot cake or angel food cake would be up there.

Would rather have some cheese and crackers though.
December 16, 2008

Doug G
My favorite desert is New York Style Cheesecake. Nothing like it in the world.
December 16, 2008

Jimmy M
Where is the new episode?
December 16, 2008

Jonny
Cheese, ideally goat. Humbolt fog for dessert with a beautiful sauterne..mmmm (no longer a lurker!)
December 16, 2008

Alex
i dont know there so may too choose from, i like anything thats unhealthy
December 16, 2008

AbsolutLahmi
QOTD: If I have to be reeally specific, my favorite is a Turkish dessert called Sekerpare: http://img2.blogcu.com/images/m/u/t/mutfakmelegi/sekerpare2.jpg

Other than that, a well-made Tiramisu is always my favorite.
December 17, 2008

Pete G
Wow the props kicked your ass today – sauternes jumping out of the glass,
ginger house breaking your hand – rough show.

QOTD: Homemade chocolate chip cookies hands down
December 17, 2008

Eugene
banana pudding
December 17, 2008

Jordan
Great episode GV. QOTD: I don’t have dessert that often but when I do: I love cheesecake, especially the really rich homemade ones. Put some sort of fresh fruit on top and I can’t stop eating it. Fav. topping- strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and sometimes just caramel on top does the trick.
December 17, 2008

TWofPasadena
I think I’m going to have to go out and find that Sauternes to have at Christmas.

Favorite dessert? As a kid I would have said a Gold Rush Sundae from Swenson’s. Now, I’d have to say either a chocolate lava cake or creme brulee.
December 17, 2008

ATLANTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I think I can replay your reaction with the blueberry wine. Awesome!!! I told someone about it….response…”what was he thinking…blueberries and gingerbread?” I was introduced to you through twitter.
December 17, 2008

christopher foley
Banana’s foster
December 17, 2008

master1228
Great show Gary, I love dessert wines.

QOTD: Best dessert has to be Knickerbocker Grill’s chocolate souffle here in NYC… or maybe just some Varsano’s chocolate on West 4th st… I used to LOVE Mississippi Mud Pie from a restaurant long closed down, The Right Bank, but I’ve never had Mud Pie as good since they closed their doors about 12 years ago.

Dany
http://raad.wordpress.com
December 17, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: My mamma’s homemade apple pie. Nothing better (…except maybe chocolate mousse, or a good panna cotta, or a delicious semi-fredo with some type of nut sprinkled on top… but I grew up with Joan Alfano’s apple pie).
December 17, 2008

Dave in Leverkusen
QOTD: I’ll second Bananas Foster!
Also love the desert wines from Alois Kracher.
December 17, 2008

pierazzo
Tiramisù, definitely. better whit a sauternes bottle enclosed……..
December 17, 2008

Rob R
QOTD: Any cheesecake factory cheesecake. I love the varieties
December 17, 2008

Eric S.
Our family use to make gingerbread houses all the time growing up, use to take down a case of winter beer, Harpoon Winter Warmer, as we made it instead of wine. Wine would have been an interesting twist. Liked how you threw in a blueberry wine, I’ve had a blueberry port that might have done better with the gingerbread. As for the question of the day, apple pie all the way.
December 17, 2008

ChequeredManiac
My home made Lemon Cheesecake. Learned a killer recipe for it in 4th year in school, best thing that I learned in Home Ec, possibly the only thing I learned in home ec.
December 17, 2008

Christopher
You just can’t beat Grandma’s apple pie made with apples from Grandpa’s orchard.
December 17, 2008

Herm
Great show Gary…..Thanks for bringing the THUNDER! Coconut cream pie is right up there with many desserts that I love
December 17, 2008

Kimberly
Great episode Gary! Happy to hear of a good Sauternes value that I can actually find!
QOTD: My favourite dessert is Red Velvet Cake. But only if it has about an inch of cream cheese icing on it!
December 17, 2008

Clayton
QOTD – Cheesecake… nice creamy dense cheesecake….
December 17, 2008

Laurie in VT
QOTD: I’m afraid I’ve never met a dessert I didn’t like, so picking just one favorite…
Probably absolute tops would be fresh fruit – not fresh from the grocery store, but the real deal.
This time of year, though, it would be whatever is currently being created in my kitchen.

As a matter of fact, I interrupted my baking for this comment. Now to catch up on the rest of the episodes I’ve missed while I finish a couple batches of seed cake cookies (then on to chocolate chews and winter bark- see what I mean about favorites?)
December 17, 2008

CaptainOats
Favorite deserts are Creme Brulee and tiramisu. Thanks Gary. Look forward to trying some dessert wines this winter season.
December 17, 2008

Mango
Apples. Baked, pied, yumm apples!
December 17, 2008

Stephen
Cheesecake, cheesecake, cheesecake.
December 17, 2008

Jolie Elman
Bread pudding with a brandy sauce. YUMMY!
December 17, 2008

Lawn
QOTD: tira-me-sue
yeah, can’t spell it, but love to eat it!
–AL
December 17, 2008

Paryb
Just now caught the show, that was a good one.

QOTD: Favorite dessert eh? that’s a toughy, depends on if it is summer or winter, or fall, and what I ate. Personally, a big ol slap of cheesecake with irish cream crust and chocolate makes my teeth smile…

Summer time, a gooey yummy lemon tart is effing awesome…sometimes in the fall one of those pear upside down tarts….with all the cinnimon and nutmeg and such…oh baby.
December 17, 2008

vivianovino
QOTD: Gotta be gooey butter cake!!
December 17, 2008

A dumb Rhine king
QOTD: Mango flavored Mochi ice cream!
December 17, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Actually…I might have to change my response. This time of the year, Pumpkin pie might actually be winning…
December 17, 2008

Lois and Greg
Nice episode. Have faith in the Jets.
Chocolate cake in all its forms.
December 17, 2008

Stephen Leighton
Making Gingers homeless is not entertainment, stop this travesty, where will the gingers live?
December 17, 2008

Patt
QOTD: Pumpkin Pie

The Tomasello is dis’d because it’s fruit-driven? DERRRRR IT’S BLUEBERRY GARY!!!! I have seen it in the stores, but never had it. Might try it now!
December 17, 2008

Dominus
I’m waiting for my G-Man fix.
December 17, 2008

fatherthechair
The Philly Fluff cake from Natale’s Summit Bakery in Summit NJ. Understated elegance, from what’s probably the best bakery in Jersey
December 17, 2008

EricB
QOTD: favorite dessert is berry pie. Riesling goes great with it.
December 17, 2008

jayjay
qotd: tough one but gotta say chocolate souffle
December 17, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
BOSTON CREME PIE…BREAD PUDDING…BLUEBERRY PIE.

THE JETS…..DEFENSE IS TERRIBLE…FAVRE STILL LIKES TO GAMBLE TOO MUCH…IF THEY MAKE THE PLAYOFFS FAVRE WILL CHOKE AS USUAL. PROBABLY THROW 4 INTERCEPTIONS.
December 17, 2008

Angela Banning
Chocolate Mousse, yummy!
December 17, 2008

Greg
Key Lime Pie. ……and pretty much any cheesecake factory cheesecake……
December 17, 2008

Miguel Cavalcanti
Very entertaining episode, Gary, but you got the pairings all wrong. With gingerbread, you want Hansel and Gretel Riesling Auslese. By itself, no Moscato d’Asti is better than 80, and ordinary mothball-scented biscotti rate the same. But as Italians (many of whom actually live in New Jersey) can tell you, the two together are 90+! If you use Lorna Sass’s recipe for whole wheat almond biscotti in her Whole Grains cookbook, 95 and up.

I had to laugh at Mari’s “but don’t do anything gimmicky like editing.” While I am sure that you do retakes for the times when you accidentally knock the wineglass on the floor in your free-range gestures, the “spilly-spill” and especially your struggles with the plastic gingerbread house packaging convinced me that you’ve got the only genuine reality show out there.
December 17, 2008

Mike In WV
Apple pie FTW!
December 17, 2008

4wdave
Home made elderberry/cherry/strawberry cobbler!
December 17, 2008

Russ G. in cold CO.
This is my first time leaving a comment. Been watching the show fairly regularly (2-3 times per week) and enjoy every episode! Love the enthusiasm and depth of content
QOTD: Picture this….fresh out of the oven home made chocolate ship brownies with lucious walnuts and party-for-the-tastebuds vanilla ice cream on top….smothered in hershey syrup and washed down with a scrumptious 2005 Burgandy (wife and I visited Burgandy in Sept. 2008 and loved it).
December 18, 2008

vinoBlue
QOTD: picking only one dessert as my favorite…BAH Impossible, but I’ll give it a go anyway! Keeping in mind the careful balance of flavor and texture…oh who am I kidding. I hate to be cliche, but what-the-heck I will anyway – my mom’s apple pie. Simply delicious, and impossible to duplicate; believe me I’ve tried. The tender, flaky crust with the still-warm from the oven apples – sweet yet still tangy. With a nice simple scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s better than Norman Rockwell could paint it.

Also I thought I’d give a shout out to Mott – the unsung hero of WLTV. Keep up the great work (and great zooming)!
December 18, 2008

sarah shah
pear tarte baby!
December 18, 2008

Kyle Willis
Chocolate Tuxedo cheesecake from the cheesecake factory!
December 18, 2008

KKinCA
Dessert?
Dessert is a threat to my Dessert Wine budget.
It will have to go.
December 18, 2008

Andrew
Definitely a cup of coffee and a slice of plain cheesecake.
December 18, 2008

Kevin
you seem a little off today Gary
December 18, 2008

Bill Skoufis
Gary, you are completely and absolutely insane……but thats why I’m hooked on you and wine library tv. I’m a very passionate Home winemaker, even more passionate than you. I live in Australia and I love BIG tannic reds, Shiraz, Petit Verdot. Lagrein etc. I would love to send you some samples to do on your show. Also LOVE sauternes, with my favourite dessert STICKY DATE PUDDING with a brandy butter sauce. Keep the wine library episodes coming . Regards your devoted vaniac maniac winelover Bill.
December 18, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: NO QUESTION….LEMON MERINGUE PIE!!!!

sorry Gary, it seemed like you were in a bad mood from the start or something. I commented that I thought you were ‘off.’ We all have our rough times. But I’m buying that Chateau Rabaud Promis 2005. Oh yeah, “nectar of the Gods?”

I love you G.

Merry Christmas
December 18, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: LEMON MERINGUE PIE (no question)
December 18, 2008

Andrew
Pecan Pie (either a la mode or w/ whipped cream); haven’t found apairng with awine, usually its coffee or a dark beer
December 18, 2008

ActionFigureE
QOTD: I love love love Chocolate Cream pie!

Or Peaches with Cottage Cheese .
December 18, 2008

Ryan Mac
Chocolate in any form… hot, cold, and everything in between.
December 18, 2008

Alex M
Serious long time lurker… like since mid ‘06!! Soz!

Two reasons for starting now 1) I love what you do, it’s getting better all the time and 2) I desperately want you to do a VIN JAUNE show – serious palate expansion!

QOTD: Bread and butter pudding.
December 18, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Geez no new shows till everybody answers? Petite Sirah
December 18, 2008

Jim
What’s up with your wine cruise? Would you please give us some info on your next show?
December 18, 2008

Susan
QOTD: I do also LOVE good homemade, fresh, berry pie, blackberry, cherry, raspberry or strawberry…………..take your pick!!!!!!!!
December 18, 2008

Tom
QOTD: My fav is pretty much any ice cream but second is Tres Leche cake. MMMMMMMM…..
December 18, 2008

Randy Smith
Creme Brulee followed by irish cream cheesecake.
December 18, 2008

wayno da wino
Top 305 !!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!
December 18, 2008

Dominus
I’m having a panic attack. No shows for what, 2, 3 days now?

Hope you’re feeling ok.

Go Colts! Need a win tonight.
December 18, 2008

nelsonmaud
gary where are youuuuuu?:>(
December 18, 2008

Hido53
I see from Twitter that you’re busy retailing . . . How lucky those folks are! I’m hoping there’ll be a Laid Back Friday episode tomorrow!
December 18, 2008

gubby
I really like cheese and beer for dessert, preferably a nice blue cheese with a malty stout or barleywine.
December 18, 2008

wayno da wino
Top 310 !!!!!
YAAAAAABAAAAAA DAAAAABAAAAAA DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
December 18, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Geeeeeee, Where are Yeeeeeeee ????????
December 18, 2008

Marc-China Wine Tours
QOTD: I never eat dessert
December 18, 2008

Sideshow Rob
Was recently introduced to your series by a friend and have enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to future installments…

“Why am I not at IHOP?” Hahaha, love it!

GO DOLPHINS!! hehe
December 18, 2008

Mike Nally
QOTD: I have to admit I’m not a big dessert guy but a coffee and anything starting with “death by…” usually gets it done when I’m in the mood.

Get well soon Gary!
December 18, 2008

Kidder
German Chocolate Cake!!!! thats what would go good with the Tomasello Blueberry Wine Yeah????? Gary, Git yer ass back out to Arizona dude…. We all miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 18, 2008

Weston
QOTD : Chocolate, Generally loooking at a menu of a restaurant and I see good chocolate I will order it, also If I see a dessert that looks “interesting” and the flavour combo boggles my mind ill order it
December 18, 2008

C-Lo
Hey GV, fun show again. I’m trying to get on track again and watch the shows everyday. QOTD: If it has chocolate in it, I’m most likely going to enjoy it. Flourless chocolate cake, brownie sundaes, chocolate chip cookies, I’m down for it all. Keep it real.
December 18, 2008

chukhead-ted
chocolate!!!!! it was hilarious when GV punched the gingerbread house and it didnt break!
December 18, 2008

Herb
Gary, might I suggest a “bionic elbow” to the roof next time. lol

QOTD: a fresh piece of pecan pie
December 19, 2008

Dave
fun episode

qotd: creme brulee or just cheeses and fresh fruit
December 19, 2008

Shawn_944
WTF… No New Episode in Three days! I need my GV and Wine Fix!
December 19, 2008

Aaron_J
This is how you get more comments GV, leave us hanging between shows. I’m gonna drink some tea.
December 19, 2008

Chrisfs
hmm,
Chocolate Mousse is good, so is a bowl of blackberries with whipped cream.
December 19, 2008

rimarfish
QOTD: When at home, believe or not, i’ll have Sauternes or Port.
At a restaurant, i’ll have Ice cream or Creme Brulee, because Sauternes or Vintage Port are very expensive!!!…:)
Nothing beats a Sauternes…i’m piling up on those 2001, 2003 and 2005!!!!
December 19, 2008

Chateau_Plonk
I like simple, old school, french stuff like creme brulee and tart au citron. But I recently discovered a recipe for a super old fashioned mid west dessert called vinegar pie which is basically a lemon tart made with apple cider vinegar rather than lemon juice and sprinkled with cinnamon. Sounds kinda gross but is %*$&*# awesome! But just some fresh ripe fruit is good too. Or and old port or Pedro Jimenez Sherry.
December 19, 2008

Gemini
Definitely hot fudge sunday. Then a glass of warm port… so nice.
December 19, 2008

Locke
Hello from the UK!

The Thunder Show rocks! Even if I can’t get hold of most of the wines here in Europe it’s inspirational to watch.

Suggestion: A Barolo blind tasting, and/or some value Nebbiolo-based wines (Gattinara etc.)

Happy Holidays!
Locke
December 19, 2008

Daniel O
CHEESECAKE!!!
December 19, 2008

itsdae
Plain cheesecake and coffee is my dessert. I don’t drink wine…at the moment but I love your show.
December 19, 2008

Scotty L
Gary-hope all is ok-I started looking on the back of milk containers for you
December 19, 2008

Susan
Gary Vaynerchuk???? Where art thou????? HELLO????? GARY?????? Bueller????? Bueller??????
December 19, 2008

Susan
Idea: What wines go with Glass Houses?????? LOL!!!!!
December 19, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Dude stop spitting out wine, you need to drink it and kill those nasty grems on the inside….. It works for me….
December 19, 2008

BrentB
Haven’t gotten into the ports and other dessert wines and liquers, but I do love cheesecake! What can I pair with cheesecake?
December 19, 2008

Kahlil
I like to have organic soy chocolate pudding for desert or tiramisu.
December 19, 2008

Z
okay gary, now i am getting worried. we miss you buddy.
December 19, 2008

catherine duckett
Gary,
We like the Tomasello Rasberry wine much better than the blueberry (which I won’t even buy, ever). The Rasberry would have made a much better pairing with a gingerbread but it would have been best with a creme brulee.

I love creme brulee and tiramisu.
December 19, 2008

Susan
Gary???? I am beyond worried……………
December 19, 2008

bygdawg1996
QOTD Wet bottom Shoo-Fly Pie and vanilla ice cream is my fav dessert. Look it up it is good stuff.
December 20, 2008

DAve A
Go Tomasallo wines! Their Cranberry wine makes an awesome Cosmopolitan!
Challenging show – what goes with Gingerbread? man… milk? haha.

How about a breads and wine tasting? French, raisin cinnamon, Hawaiian sweet bread, and bread sticks from Domino’s. smile. haha.

How about a chef make 3 seafood appetizers – and you compare to whites.

How about a cigar and wine tasting (outdoors) show.

How about a
December 20, 2008

Stephen
Interesting episode; something I never would have thought of.
QOTD(answer): dutch apple pie from Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, PA. with a top quality vanilla ice cream.
December 20, 2008

dz
Gary, fun show,creme brulee can be great when it’s not like custard,Mcconnells vanilla bean ice cream out of Santa Barbara is easily the best I’ve had(our home-made with a White Mountain hand crank is a distant second)and my wife’s apple pie is not only a beautiful work of art but an orgy of butter,cinnamon and fresh green apples with a golden crust made from scratch. How about a show with a variety of potato chips such as Kettle Brand Spicy Tai and Backyard Barbaque or whatever. I very much enjoyed the Bordeaux segments, I could tell mister Rolland was a little threatend and intimidated.(as the great Ron Burgundy says “don’t try to act like your not impressed”)
December 21, 2008

Dan
Just came across your site by chance and watched this show. I saved this site to my Fav’s even before the show finished. Outstanding!!

By the way…some gingerbread houses are not meant to be eaten…nearly fell on the floor when you punched it though…LOL!!!
December 21, 2008

Valentin
Great show.
I like apple pie for desert.
December 21, 2008

Kristen
Excellent idea. I love making gingerbread houses.

QOTD: At this time of year, I like gingerbread cookies. Also love Ben and Jerrys, fruit pies, profiteroles, tiramisu…the list goes on and on.
December 22, 2008

Lord Nouda
Wow, I always wanted to try a Tokai but now I really might try a Sauterne first. Great show but what you should really compare this with is a self-baked ginger bread house. They retain more of their original tasty flavour.

QOTD: Tiramisu
December 22, 2008

pawncop
As a child I enjoyed Mom’s Cherry pie more than anything.

Now is it is Key Lime Pie but Mom’s pie runs a very close second.

Am intrugied by the wine of the month, will be contacting your staff. Thanks as always.
December 22, 2008

Stephanie from So CA
Merry Christmas Gary,
QOTD: Chocolate Molten Lava cake and Chocolate Cheesecake.. It think there is a pattern here!
December 22, 2008

Sharon
I want that Sauternes!
QOTD: Oooh, so many. I believe you mentioned creme brulee, which I adore. Also warm bread pudding with cold vanilla ice cream. Also warm Indian pudding with cold vanilla ice cream. Hot fudge sundae. Pie.
December 23, 2008

Lacey
My favorite desserts are cobbler with ice cream and cannolis. Especially chocolate cannoli.
December 23, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Definitely apple pie… it’s always been my favorite.
December 23, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Roy’s melting hot chocolate souffle from Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant.
December 25, 2008

Dan-o
Decent show! I am a Sauternes fan. I am not surprised that the gingerbread house was a difficult pairing. There are a lot of flavors going on in that little chateau.

QOTD – Double chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting, just the way my wife makes it!
December 27, 2008

DanM
QOTD: Chewy chocolate chip cookies.
December 28, 2008

Debbie Catchings
Favorite dessert? Creme Brulee and/or New York cheesecake! Yum! Thanks for your work… and keep it up!!
December 28, 2008

JudeMurphy
Ice cream and chocolate fudge cake and lemon tort and cheesecake and eh… everything! : D
Dessert is great!!
December 28, 2008

Kelly Goff
This was a very funny episode! I laughed my butt off watching you spill the wine and punch the gingerbread house!

QOTD: I love chocolate, but my fave dessert is hot Krispy Kremes!
December 29, 2008

Andrew D
Awesome show Gary

What about the gingerbread house and Gewurztraminer match??? I thought the spiciness in the Gwertz would go well with the ginger??

QOTD: Cheese, coffee, wine … a single square of dark chocolate

Cheers
Andrew
December 29, 2008

Brian
QOD – Tiramisu#1, Most Cheesecakes#2
December 31, 2008

CaseyLee
creme brulee, all the way, buddy =]
cool show =]
December 31, 2008

CaseyLee
oh ! and tiramisu yummy =] =] =] =] =]
December 31, 2008

Claudia Fridinger
My favorite dessert is a three layered chocolate ganache cake made by the
Mystic Market in Mystic, CT! It has chocolate mousse in between the layers and is to die for!

I just started watching your show in Oct. It’s great and I consider myself
more knowledgeable and a big fan!!!
Happy New Year!!

Claudia from CT
December 31, 2008

A. M.
Hey Gary…first off I think you are totally CRAZY! in a good way of course. I have been watching you for a while, actually February of this year and this is my first comment. I love that you are incredibly knowledgeable of wines and I did want to you ask you a question. My favorite dessert is new york cheesecake…no frills plain new york cheesecake. I was wondering what is a wine that you would recommend for that. I just finished watching this episode and I know you love the CHateau Rabaud Promis but are there any others that you would pair with cheesecake? Thanks.
January 7, 2009

joel kriske
QOTD
favorite dessert is a small and very intense chocolate truffle (see vosges).

I’m too lazy to scroll through all the comments, but i’ve always thought plummy wines were a good compliment to ginger. More of an old world guy than new world but still, they all have their place. Anyone?
January 7, 2009

joel kriske
For AM

I am not Gary, but I would say, any wine that tastes like it would be a good topping on the cheesecake would be a good wine to drink with it. Berries? Milk chocolate? What turns your crank?
January 7, 2009

CBone
QOTD: My favorite dessert…I think it depends on the time of year, but I generally like pies. Key Lime in warm months, pecan pie with brandied whipped cream in cool months. Throw in some of grandma’s Christmas cookies, a derby pie, rice pudding, and I think I’ve got the dessert bases covered.
January 10, 2009

Mark
Just watched the show, as usual, great show. My wife loves Moscato. It the only she will drink.

QOTD- I like a few chocolate chip cookies after dinner. Just something simple and sweet.
January 15, 2009

yowens
Guy take it out of the box BEFORE the show next time. QOTD: Bread Pudding. Or cheesecake. Or cheese.
January 22, 2009

lawschooldrunk
my moms really rich chocolate moose cake. so rich that I probably gain a pound after eating a slice.

mascato d’asti is really popular in my circles.
January 30, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Nice idea for a show…. I had a feeling the Sauternes was going to take the crown. Of course I am biased because I love Sauternes. QOTD: Flourless chocolate cake paired with a 20 year port or better. Thats just heaven to me.
March 11, 2009

Greer
Isn’t Michele Chiarlo pronounced like “zucchini” with the “ch” having a k sound….more like “Mee-KEH-leh Kee-AHR-low”??

Can someone help me out with this one!!

Thanks.
June 13, 2009

Ilse-Belgian living in Spain
nice idea for a programme…the sauternes are great most of the time, but why not try other sweet white wines like Jurançon?
favourite dessert : belgian chocolate mousse, what else for a Belgian? )