Ice Wines from Around the World

Ice Wines from Around the World – Episode #599

December 22, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Ice Wines from around the world the day after the Jets ripped his heart completely out of his body.

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“Of all the wines that I’ve read about, the Ice Wines piqued my interes…” by Craig
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Jackson-triggs Vidal IcewineCanadian Dessert Wines
2006 Kiona Ice WineYakima Dessert Wine
2006 Hafner Cuvee Ice WineSweet

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December 23, 2008

Jay
Shouldn’t the Jets be better in the snow than our crappy Hawks? I’m confused.

QOTD #1: I had one in Leavenworth but I can’t remember the name. Big help, I know.

QOTD #2: Wines that go with a big Christmas prime rib roast.
December 23, 2008

James Ray
Lots of nice ice wines to be found in the upstate NY area near Watkins Glen and Lake Senaca, or for an interesting and somewhat different treat try Wild Turkey America Honey, the only bourbon based liquer.
December 23, 2008

jjmabaseb
Never had ice wine before. I’m not a huge fan of the sweet stuff, but I will try someday.

I sort of expected you to save episode 600 for the x-mas secret pack.

I feel you pain. The Broncos have been ripping my heart out all season. I’m surprised the line right now is only Chargers by 9.5…it will be nothing short of a christmas miracle if my donkeys go into SD on Sunday night and walk out with a playoff birth. I sort of hope they loose so we don’t have to play the Colts.

Jon in Denver
December 23, 2008

Deano
Good episode even though the Jets suck.

QOTD:
-Never had one…..perhaps what to drink to celebrate something like a 600th episode
December 23, 2008

Susan
QOTD #2: Episode 600 will be another SUPER blind episode…MANY wines…many gift ideas…
December 23, 2008

JigglyJock
Never had an ice wine before. Glad to hear there are some ice wines that are affordable.

I think the 600th show will be Gary taking a bubble bath, sipping on a buttery chard.
December 23, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, I have not had ice wines yet…soon… This is an educational & fun episode!!!!!!!!!!
December 23, 2008

Am (Andy) dBang
Happy Holidays to you all!

Great Ice Wine show. Fave one that I had 4 months ago was the Henry of Pelham 2006 Riesling Icewine, after I served it up for some San Diego spine surgeons here in chilly Toronto. Most of them had never heard of the stuff, so it was really fascinating to see their reactions. One guy out of seven, wasn’t into the sweetness but agreed on the deliciousness factor.

A cool show would be a vertical tasting of the wines of Château Musar. The two times I’ve ever tasted these wines were around Christmas. The flavors are all over the map. Love to see your and Mott’s reactions.

Thanks Gary!

Many Blessings,
Andy
December 23, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, Niiiiiice Episode!!!!

qotd1: Had a Canadian Ice Wine several months ago. It was absolutely
tasteless. Like drinking water with sugar in it………

qotd2: In Episode #600, You’ll tell us how Sorry you are for RAGGIN’ on
da Jets……..
December 23, 2008

Ryan D
QotD1: Never had an Icewine. Not well-versed in dessert wines as a whole.

QotD2: Wine?
December 23, 2008

CaptainOats
Gary seemed pretty burnt out on this. I feel that with the 3 days off between episodes how nice it was not to have to do the show. 600 episodes will be all…..if he gets to 600. I don’t blame him one bit. He is a busy guy and there will be bigger and better things from him in the future.
December 23, 2008

Neener
QOTD #1: I’m embarrassed to say, I have no idea which ice wines I’ve tried. It’s usually been something we’ve sampled at a nice lounge or after a large meal at a steak house. There have been about 3 or 4 that I’ve tasted. I enjoy them, but not as much as a good tawny port after five courses.

QOTD #2: Considering you’re hitting the big 6-0-0 right before Xmas, perhaps a year in review? Go back and re-taste your favorite (or least favorite) bottles of 2008?
December 23, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
I never heard of Ice Wine before today! I learned something new!

Answer to question of the day #1–no favorite, will try one of these days and will let you know..

Answer to question of the day #2–my guess is show on wine:-)
December 23, 2008

JayZee
QOTD 1: My favorite ice wine? Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine

QOTD 2: I am looking forward to a show about NOTHING.
December 23, 2008

Tim
Gary V! I was just catching up on some old posts over at GRS and saw the special guest post you did for J.D. on quality bargain wines for Thanksgiving. That post led me here and to what has been hours of catching up on the site.

I’ve got to say man – I’m a big fan already! I’d gotten a little into wine a few years back but never seemed to go anywhere. Your shows here have reminded me how great of an experience it was and have inspired me to get back to tasting.

Condolences on the Jets. If the cliche’ “It’s not over, man!” won’t do any good, I don’t suppose the “There’s always next season” does any better.

By the way – did I see a comment up there referring to the Jets as, “another NY team”?! I’d assume that would be heresy and sacrilege in your hometown!

QOTD 1: Never had the chance. I’m a fan of desert wines though, and it seems like the Kiona would be a good place to start.

QOTD 2: You’ve got to let Mott do the Intro, man! That’d be great. Personally, I’m hoping for a promise for another 600 shows!
December 23, 2008

Tom T.
No favorite ice wine but did have one or two. I think you will do a tour of WL again or have the show up on the second floor. BTW the movie “The Wrestler” has got rave reviews on imdb.com, and Marissa Tomei is in this movie.
December 23, 2008

Eric G
QOTD: The best was a Hillebrand Showcase Vidal with a little age on it (5+ years). I was disappointed that you chose jackson-triggs to showcase Niagara. Very cool winery, but very average wines. Hillebrand, Inniskillin, and Stratus are making great icewines in the Niagara region. Konzelman placed a vidal icewine in Spectators 2008 “top 100″. All consistent plays.

QOTD2: I’m guessing Champagne? Congrats on 600!
December 23, 2008

dafo
QOTD: Only had one bottle so far, which is something from Oliver winery in Indiana. Tasted like raisins & apricots in honey.

QOTD2: $6 vs $60 vs $600 wine. Blind.
December 23, 2008

Chris Braun
I like German eisweins far more than other ice wines that I’ve tasted — more complexity to go with the sweetness. I think my favorite was a Hermann Dönnhoff that I tasted at the winery in 2001.
December 23, 2008

Bossman
Gary, I know you don’t want to hear anything about the jets right now
And I know this probably won’t be the show tomorrow,
But if you did a wine tasting with leon Washington or Thomas jones (I’d rather leon haha–seems like a good guy) I’d be the happiest man alive!!!!
Make it happen Gary! Cant wait for 600!!
December 23, 2008

Tom
Mott got three tastes today!

QOTDs: I have never had an ice wine, but will try one before the week is out. Tomorrow, I think Gary is going to have a special guest — Santa. Mulled wines maybe?
December 23, 2008

Brad
QOTD: Never had an ice wine.
QOTD2: Hopefully something that involves not spitting and maybe Sasha.

Can’t wait for 600!
December 23, 2008

NC Carl
It’s not over.

Tomorrow, Champagne and 600!!!!
December 23, 2008

Jeff Slobotski
Amazing…once again. Love it and will order shortly…
December 23, 2008

Peter
QOTD: we tried the Thirty Bench Cabernet Icewine http://www.thirtybench.com/ a few weeks ago – also on an icy day, with freezing rain.

UNBELIEVABLE! Strawberry-rhubarb pie, you won’t need dessert, you’d have it in a 3 oz serving.

Picked up a tasting tip: hold icewine in your mouth for ten count, the taste receptors on the side of your tongue give you a chance to experience the full complexity of the wine.