A Master Sommelier From Germany Stops By To Talk Wine

A Master Sommelier From Germany Stops By To Talk Wine – Episode #605

January 7, 2009

Master Sommelier Hendrik Thoma from Germany stops by and chats wine, german wine and shows us his great personality.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1992 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling
2007 Cartagena GewurtztraminerOther Chilean White Wine
2006 Becker Pinot NoirOther German Varieties
2006 Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling AusleseGerman Riesling

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

If you want to contact Hendrik

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October 22, 2009

Bob78
I missed the favorite song question at the end there. ,
July 13, 2009

Daria Kushmelyn
Terrific episode. Great guest, great Bulava video tacked on at the end. I am so grateful for episode #701 which heads-upped me to some faves (of other Vayniacs) that I had missed. You know, if I’m ever bedridden for a prolonged period of time, I will watch all 701 + episodes and pity all those who are not bedridden like me. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

[Sorry, I can't stop myself, I am such a pedantic nitpicker, Gary. It's "by the same token", not "at the same token". Forgive me.]

Daria K from Toronto
June 25, 2009

Hayden
ADVICE ANYONE – About to start a new career in wine sales, for a German wine company called Pieroth Wines in New Zealand.
I have a history in sales but no knowledge in wine, although i do enjoy red wine, What are the most important things to learn about wine??

I start in two weeks so just trying to get some tips…..thanks anyone.
June 17, 2009

Ilse-Belgian living in Spain
Wonderful show, and great guest. More of these!

QOTD (a long time afterwards) : what I see in Spain is that some wines can be made for under 5€, but of course they are only from the major grapes (in Spain : tempranillo)and from areas where the conditions are optimal for wine making. In Belgium wines are also made, but it will be difficult to make a good one for under 20€, so…
June 16, 2009

castello
I’m not sure how I coulda missed this episode but thanks for linking it up with the other German youngster. Greatest ep I almost never saw. Storm the Nickers! I listened to it twice but didn’t hear it till I read it in the comments. Big ups to the Vayniacs! GV good job. You only interupted him 12 times. The German view is awesome.
Way to Tack it on MOTT!
June 15, 2009

A German Riesling Tasting – Episode #689
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May 18, 2009

looper
That guy is awesome. Hilarious episode. Only problem was his inability to be honest about the wines. But I can understand, his livelihood depends on his German connections.
QOTD: Had a Bogle for 7.99 and a Penfolds for 6.50 (little too much oak) but both were quite serviceable and under 8.
April 13, 2009

Karen
Great show, great guest host but Gary, puh-LEASE stop interrupting while your guest is speaking!
April 11, 2009

Cmyk
I need to be happy a botle of wine and this great video…
April 11, 2009

Uni Student Bremen
Very interesting…
Nice entertainment…Hendirk its a very funny guy…
greetings from germany
April 3, 2009

AbstruseJuice
I’m a tremendous fan of this episode, Hendrik was a fantastic guest with a great personality. The banter between Gary and him was great.

Also, the fan video at the end was awesome, it made me shed a few tears from overwhelming laughter, thanks for the experience.
March 25, 2009

drew benz
Just had to chime in and say thanks for a fantastic episode. That was fucking thunder right there. One of the top episodes in WLTV history.

QOTD – Yes, it is possible. I am drinking some solid wines in Argentina right now for under $8 US
March 21, 2009

Green Pea
This episode kicked A$$… Good job to all!!!
March 17, 2009

Adam J
I have already seen and loved this episode…awesome show…but i just had the 2002 Zilliken Saarbuger Rausch Spatlese and it was utterly delicious. just thought I’d share!
March 14, 2009

Andre' Lafleur
“Victory through harmony” Arsenal all they way!!!!!
March 3, 2009

joerg
nice show hendrik! wunderbar dich auf dem internet wiederzufinden! can´t wait to taste the wines too!

cheers, joerg
March 3, 2009

Ivonne
I came across this video through the German Wine Institute, as I’m studying wines of Germany for the WSET Diploma. Positive feedback: The guest was a treat to watch, a wealth of information, and had lots of interesting stories to share. The wines that were picked were a good mix of wine styles, grapes, and good cross-section of wine production in Germany today. Negative feedback: let the guest talk, and stop interrupting! Oh yes, and the pesky point assignments. After being in the wine industry for many years, I’ve concluded that it’s best to start weaning the American (and world) consumer off the travesty of the point system. This is someone’s hard work, blood, sweat, and tears you’re assigning a finite number to, and should treat it with more respect. The WSET trains students to use a scale of “faulty, poor, acceptable, good, very good, and oustanding” with a requirement to always justify these quality assessments (balance, concentration, complexity, and length). This seems more respectful.
February 21, 2009

Tony
Best show ever!!! Best guest!! Tough question!
February 18, 2009

Alex Coppice
If you want to taste a great dessert wine. Do try Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti (http://www.coppo.it/English/i_vini/moncalvina.htm) It’s amazing wine. Goess well with ice creams and specialy with Rum Raisin Ice Cream! Do test it in one of your shows!
February 15, 2009

GP
Saw this episode when it came out–keep thinking about it, came back to tell you: one of your best, GV. You 2 guys swirl my world!
February 15, 2009

Alex
This was a great episode very interesting. This guy is the man. Gary you should have more episodes on Chilean wines. I don’t understand why you haven’t, they are some of the best in the World. Please dedicate one whole episode to Chilean Wines. That Gewurztraminer was just the tip of the iceberg.
February 6, 2009

chukhead-ted
that was a sick video!

GV–keep the guests coming!!! You should get more master soms from nyc!!!
February 3, 2009

Jackie
Loved loved Hendrik in this episode. He should definitely do more episodes.
February 3, 2009

Bimi
You wantet to have 400 comments – here you go. Good show, schön dass es mal ein Deutscher zu dir geschafft hat

And thanks to the guy who did the short clip, loved it!
January 31, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Fantastic episode. Hendrik Thoma is now my favorite guest on thow show so far ( of course, not counting Mott… no one can top him ). Hedrink was a LOT of fun and offered so much in this episode. His sense of humor was great and I loved how you two played off each other when “arguing” about the wines. Of course, my German heritage is happy to see a great Master Som from Germany and the German wines on the show do so well. QOTD: As long as the passion and heart is there, and greed isnt involved, I do think its possible. …..Loved the movie at the end, with music from one of my top movies of all time!!….. That’d be “The Great Escape” for all you that dont know.