Wine tasting at CRU Restaurant in NYC

Wine tasting at CRU Restaurant in NYC – Episode #637

March 6, 2009

Robert Bohr, CRU’s Wine Director, joins Gary Vaynerchuk to discuss the journey that led him to CRU before tasting a 2004 St. Aubin.

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“Awesome. This is the type of wine nerd dialogue that I thought that w…” by looper
“Big fan of your show. But even a bigger fan of this type of episode. …” by Scott Gottman
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Montille St Aubin Sur Gamay

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May 17, 2009

looper
Awesome. This is the type of wine nerd dialogue that I thought that we were going to get in the terrior episodes. Which was not the case by the way. Crazy but, I just had a kid and if it was a boy, I was going to name him Crew. I wanted Cru but my wife talked me out of it… no joke.
April 15, 2009

Scott Gottman
Big fan of your show. But even a bigger fan of this type of episode. I’m somewhat into wine and appreciate any education I can on the subject. I enjoy your reviews, but episodes like this one (Cru interview) really pique my interest. I think I learn more about wine and appreciate all the hard work you do when you interview and taste on an episode.
March 29, 2009

yowens
Solid stuff, cool som…
March 21, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Waiting to watch part 2 to comment.
March 14, 2009

Glenn
catching up with shows while traveling E for a Bar Mitzvah via the Ipod podcast route. THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING FREE CONTENT MAN! seriously GV this show was spectacular
March 11, 2009

Matlock the Burgundian
He loves Italian cuisine with French precision. He loves Burgundy and Rhone Valley wine. He opened a classy wine restaurant. I think I’ve found a new BROmance.

I agree with Little Jonny that 99.7% of us are a little dumbfounded by throwing around ‘$600′ bottles of wine.

Great show and I love the ‘On Location’ stuff.
March 10, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Wow. Bringing wine nerdy back. Yeah.
March 10, 2009

Jay
Catching up on some shows but this is a great part 1. Super cool guy. I’m curious as to your retail on a wine like this.
March 10, 2009

Dr.Scott
OK, so this episode inspired me to go shopping last night. The only bottle available at the local Wine Gallery – 2001 Hubert Lamy St. Aubin (and I mean the only bottle – took it off the display rack). Really nice, a little pricey for my everyday consumption but quite enjoyable. Thanks, Gary, another door opened!
March 10, 2009

Scruff
Liked the show and represented the high end aspect of the Biz. I think you need a certain personality to succeed at the top end in New York. This guy seems to be quite personable and down to earth.

I hope Gary will also find time to do the low end side of the Biz too (price wise… not quality) and the challenge they have with getting good value priced wines to accompany their foods (i.e. not the critter wines). Would be a fun show.
March 9, 2009

my2cents
Nice to see you two having such a nice chat.

Can we please get on with the thunder show?

Boring boring boring
March 9, 2009

Derek Richards
Garr youre doing better with the interviews…im about to watch part two and I’m fired up. This guy is the type of guest that I think 99% of fans will dig.
March 9, 2009

Dan Manu
Don’t like this guy! “If u’re eating pizza and not drinking barolo u’re an imbecile?” What the hell is that?
March 9, 2009

M
I look for Macon and Saint Veran. I haven’t had a St Aubin.

The bottles on the table are wobbling. Please don’t fall!
March 9, 2009

Jason S.
Very cool show. I could spend a lot of time at CRU and learn quite a bit. I’ll definitely have to put it on my list for the next time I’m up in NYC.
March 9, 2009

guymandude
Like this guy and his theory.Good chemistry.Part two,bring it on!!
March 9, 2009

Zino
QOTD: Yes I think we must encourage tradition but at the same time not hinder new developments. Traditionalists must also exploit new findings and technology in order to improve thinks rather than think that only the old ways are the best.

Also, I don’t understand why so many Italian wine makers for instance, produce Cabs and Merlots instead of wines from indigenous varieties that are better suited to the climate and soil.
March 8, 2009

David T
I found it especially interesting hearing about restaurant pricing! I totally agree with that last point- better to drink cheap wine than no wine!
March 8, 2009

brorjace
Ripping show Gary, loving the conversation. The guest is great as well, I’m out in the Midwest, so I don’t hear much about restaurants, but Cru is definitely one I would love to visit.
March 8, 2009

JimChem
Gary, good show. You are getting better at letting your guest talk with out interruptions.

I would sure like to visit Cru.

Jim
March 8, 2009

LIttle Jonny
Neat fella, and crazy restaurant & wine list. I think the variety on their list just to appease the crowds is an interesting approach, and love that they’re CDR fans!

However, $400 bucks cannot equate value for 99.7% of the U.S. wine market. Wild numbers being tossed around.
March 8, 2009

David Dadekian
Excellent, excellent guest. I’m still going to mention my pet peeve about the lousy audio though. But that was overshadowed by the great guest. Nice mention of Danny Meyer’s empire. Definitely some of the greatest restaurants in the world.
March 8, 2009

Dutch
Curious: Robert, I remember reading soon after 9/11 that people were ordering far fewer $600+ bottles of wine with dinner, when they realized that’s about what the NYFD firemen who died made in a week. Did you notice that as well? And are you seeing the same trend today?
March 8, 2009

Kittysafe
Gotta say, definitely top 3 guests on WLTV.
Class act, interesting, made me want to visit
his restaurant for sure.
March 8, 2009

pawncop
This is a great epidsode, and very much a learning experience for me. I am enjoying this guest far better than your previous guest.