Bubbles in the Snow – Episode #598

December 19, 2008

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Gary Vaynerchuk jumps into a snowstorm and tastes 4 Champagnes in time to give you a feel for New Years!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Nicolas Feuillatte BrutFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NvFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Varnier-fanniere Champagne Brut ‘grand Cru’French Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Legras Brut Champagne Blanc De BlancsFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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  1. December 19, 2008

    B Diddy

    GV! Glad to have you back! QOTD, Pommery Champagne Cuvée Louise 1995.

  2. December 19, 2008

    Doug G

    Glad to have you back! Thanks for the outdoor approach to the bubbles – awesome!

  3. December 19, 2008

    Dr T in NC

    Hope you don’t get ill from being out in the sleet!

    QOTD — have to admit, I haven’t gotten deeply into bubbles, so mine have just been decent

  4. December 19, 2008

    purplejuicebruce

    Don’t know Sam Adams maybe, don’t like bubbles in my wine.

  5. December 19, 2008

    Terrance

    GV! Good to have you back, man. And I’m back from Japan at the P-units’ place in WA state and you’re right… nothing beats family.

    The flower bottle PJ, Sergio Matthieu, vintage Krug, Egly-Ouriet, some Dom P vintages, Canteneur are all nice champagnes I’ve had but my personal favorite is the obscure RM Guy Charlemagne Blanc de Blancs. Chalk heaven.

  6. December 19, 2008

    Pete CettA

    Bravo, Gary. Welcome back!

  7. December 19, 2008

    manonthemoon

    Glad to see you back, at least the wind isn’t howling like last time you tasted outside.

    QOTD: Argyle Blanc de Blanc

  8. December 19, 2008

    DanM

    This show deserves a comment. Here’s to you Gary. Keep up the good work and get better.

    QOTD: Sprecher Root Beer from Milwaukee!

  9. December 19, 2008

    Evil Homer

    Gary,

    You have been an inspiration to me and my ever growing wine cellar. I wish you the best to you and your family. Great episode today. The CBC (Canada) just replayed their Wine Confidential special and it makes me want to book a tickey to NJ to see your store. Happy holidays and keep changing the wine world.

    Cheers

  10. December 19, 2008

    Glen,....winecrazy.com

    Cool……I mean COLD show bro!!!!!!

    I like dat! Wish I would have came by because I was going to until the snow hit. I’ll be in tomorrow though.

    OK, I pronise I’ll try some more STUFF!

    QOTD: 1996 Cristal Rose…. :) YouGottaLoveIt.com

  11. December 19, 2008

    mrfroopy

    you should taste the Taltarni Brut tache from Down under and the Vida organica from Argentina sparkler.. not just cava.. and prosecco.. the vida is a rocking sparkler for under 15

  12. December 19, 2008

    Dan Manu

    Love all bubbles :)

  13. December 19, 2008

    Laurie in VT

    QOTD: Reed’s Ginger Brew- in all their varieties

    Glad we’re getting 10″ (so far) of snow, and not that ice crap…

  14. December 19, 2008

    Hido53

    Brilliant show Gary! Great to see you back! Happiest of holiday seasons to you, the Mottster (fantastic job today by the way!), and everyone at the WineLib.

    QOTD: Too be frank, I haven’t been a great fan of the dry bubbles. Love white or rose still wines, but the bubbles for me seem to detract from the flavors of the wine. My mistake has been not to pair with food. I need to give it another try paired with maybe some awesome West Coast Dungeness crab maybe! Bubbles with some sweetness and tempered alcohol (ala Moscato di Asti) have been really pleasant and fun to drink.

  15. December 19, 2008

    Brad G

    Love the outdoor show, you should do more of them. Maybe before a Jets game, tailgating.

  16. December 19, 2008

    Tracy

    Is snow really bad for business? I would think people would spend romantic evenings with a bottle of wine during a snow storm :)

  17. December 19, 2008

    ScottDont

    Probably Smitty’s Draft Root Beer from Flat Branch Pub & Brewery in Columbia, MO. Great show GaryVee … glad to see you’re back!

  18. December 19, 2008

    Jaybird76

    If I had to compare price to quality it would be hands down N. feuillatte Brut Rose, and then a taittinger prelude… 1995 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is amazing but very expensive as well as the Krug I have in my cellar (which I have not had yet). I’m a huge fan of champagne but it’s hard finding people to appreciate it on an every day basis as opposed to a celebratory wine.
    I alway hear how great Krug is so I’m a fan without ever trying it. I keep telling myself to save em’ for a more special occasion but screw it I’m opening one christmas morning. If it sucks i’ll just throw some oj in it.HAHA :-)

  19. December 19, 2008

    KKinCA

    I love this.
    The most informative wine show – on the web or anywhere else,
    and it’s still more fun to watch than Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
    (excepting, of course, the Musical episode which I rated a 98+)

    QOTD: Has to be Dom Perignon Oenotheque (samples, courtesy of the vendor!)

  20. December 19, 2008

    Gregavelli

    Solid show as usual Gary, good to have you back. We actually have a fair bit of snow up here in Seattle right now… btw I will forgive you for the Seahawks comment since it is so true. Happy holidays.

    QOTD: Krug Grand Cuvee, Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Saignee

  21. December 19, 2008

    bill wrollcia

    gv, no doubt i knew you would be in the dirty jersey snow today, just like me. why do i like you so much, so real, and i have decided you taste like a cook, not shitty bs fry guy, but like a baller, like a 60 hour a week line cook at daniel or per se.. you know here i coming from. big ups to the snow, will see ya in a week or so.
    Thanks

  22. December 19, 2008

    Kathy Hughes

    Welcome Back Gary, Loved the bubbly show; thank you so very much……best bubbly I’ve had so far….afraid I’m not very discriminating yet…but I enjoyed the Duval Leroy Brut….can’t wait to try the Legras Brut. Be well, Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady p.s. Check out the Naples, FL weather….and c’mon down !

  23. December 19, 2008

    ChinonRouge

    Hey GV, Excellent show! The WLTV brand is back. Unstoppable and untoppable. Cheers to you and your team.

    QOTD: Best bubbles, 1996 Salon–hands down the best stuff I’ve had (and have more bottles in waiting) followed by NV Krug Rose. So many of the “great” Champagnes are overrated. People, you can have your DP and Grande Dame. I’m taking the Salon.

    WTTW: If you are looking to mix it up a bit, look for “RM” in tiny print on the label for variety and intrigue. These are the “grower’s champagnes.”

  24. December 19, 2008

    Richard Ritter

    Good to have you back. JETS will kick sucky Seatle’s butts, because they have to! Miami will win and the Pats will loose. Guess what happens when the JETS play Miami???

    QOTD: I haven’t seen it in a while, but Snapple made white birch beer back in the day. It was sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

  25. December 19, 2008

    Peter

    82 Salon and the Pol Roger Sir Winston 1996. Not to mention the 1985 Krug. Thanks for the great show I don’t like it that cold. Peter

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