Pomerol Wine Tasting In My NYC Apartment

Pomerol Wine Tasting In My NYC Apartment – Episode #642

March 12, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk can’t make it into the office so he tapes a show from his home and uses a few Pomerol wines from his cellar.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 Chateau Petit Village Pomerol
2003 Chateau Gazin Pomerol

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April 13, 2009

Matt
QOTD1: I’ve heard Pomeral wines described as containing a hint of “iron filth” and I’ve always been intrigued to find out just what the hell that’s supposed to mean. One day when I get a bit more cash, I intend to find out

QOTD2: I think that Adam will take it – that guy is the only reason that I’m keeping my eye on the show (- absolutely sick cover of Tears for Fears “Mad World” if anybody hasn’t seen it.)
April 4, 2009

Brooks Johnson
I have had a few pomerols that were just ok, but most have absolutely blown me away! American Idol…. that’s still on?
April 3, 2009

yowens
Good show, the only things I know of Pomerol is R bank, merlot, and Petrus.
March 30, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Nice fun little show. You need to do a little tour. Show the Vayniacs your “cellar.” Show us what you have stashed away for 2010 and beyond…..

QOTD1: I need to learn more about the area, but I respect that they dont have a class system. Never tried a wine from Pomerol but Id love to own Bordeauxs from all regions to taste the differences.

QOTD2: Dont care for American Idol. Do some of them have the ability to sing? Sure. Do they sing anything meaningful? ehhhh. Id rather listen to Steely Dan, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, etc. No manf. music for me.
March 29, 2009

Steve Weaver
Ivan Putski!!!!1 Break out the Polish Hammer, Baby!
March 27, 2009

PrescriptionGlasses
It would great if you could shows what a wines are must in any cellar
March 25, 2009

kris
GV-love you, your passion and pod cast. It makes my commute from Sactown to Oakland bearable plus educational. I have tried my first white burgundy on your recommendation and got SCHOOLED at BevMo. I asked for the white burgundy and was taken to the red section (clue one, I was sooo outta my league) and the clerk points to a wine and I say, “what…behind the chardonnay” she politely clarifies that I wanted a white burgundy, right? …and edjumacates me that is a french chardonnay. She went on to say french chardonnays are tottttalllly different than buttery/sweet CA chardonnays. Dooohhhh, but drinking it right now and like it. I’m just opening up to the possibility of white wine and never liked CA chardonnay’s. Thanks for pushing me to try new things…and given I married a New Jersey Man…I’m of course partial to you.

QOTD-Kris of course

Kris
March 25, 2009

Reinhard
We just had a bottle of 83 Petit Village at the weekend (with Entrecote) and we loved it!! (95 points) – This wine simply needs time until you can really enjoy it. So keep the rest of your bottles, try again in 2027 and let’s hope we’re both still alive!
Best wishes
Reinhard
March 24, 2009

Mark Twain
I found a couple good wine guides on Free Book Quest, but their legality might be in question. Does anyone know a good guide for someone just getting into wines?
March 24, 2009

Thomas
Hey Gary,

nice show again!

Question 1: Pomerol is stunning! Just had a huge tasting of Lafleur with couple Sommeliers and Wine writers. Huge Vintages like 90, 95 and 01, but as well some lower rated, but perfect wines from the years like 99 and 98. Have a taste on 07. It’s pretty traditional and very elegant and of course still in oak – was a cask sample.
Aside of Lafleur I’m not sure if the price difference from the tops like Le Pin and Petrus to the rather unknown producers isn’t far too large? I’m having much more fun in enjoying high-quality wines from not overrated producers. But it’s nice to see how good a quality Merlot-based blend can mature and bring so much deepness to the wine…

Question 2: Have no idea, cause I’m in Germany… Plus I probarbly wouldn’t care.

Have a nice day!
Greetings from Germany – The most passionate Riesling-producing-Country!!

Thomas
March 24, 2009

J Crazy
Pomerol rocks.

Allison will win.
March 23, 2009

question83
I’d love to see a wine pairing for chili (the State Food of Texas).

If you like the Austin music scene, you should check out Denton, TX. Some great things are shaking in north Texas.
March 23, 2009

Kelly Goff
OMG, Gary said “I was wrong”…now one of my faves! Love ya Gary!

QOTD: Cant wait to try one

QOTD2: not sure yet, I will get back to you…
March 23, 2009

wayno da wino
FUN, FUN, FUN EPISODE!!! Had ta watch ‘er Again!!! Probably gettin’
me 15 seconds of “fame” didn’t hurt either…..
March 21, 2009

Dan-o
GV – intereting show.

QOTD1 – I like right bank Bordeaux.
QOTD2 – The final will be Danny and L’il Rounds. Danny will win.
March 21, 2009

Chris Lotz
Gary, you flipped my face. You invited me to your apartment in NYC, poured me a glass of Pomerol, and best of all, gave me a birthday shout-out! such a thrill to be part of the vaynernation, and i just want to say you got me hooked. to answer qotd, love pomerol, although ch de sales is overpriced, try something new i say. I dont watch american idol but my girlfriend says the lady with pink hair?. thanks gary, you’re the best
March 21, 2009

Wednesday
There’s nothing like a soft, plumy Merlot based wine. Pomerol is a good place to find it with plenty of affordable sellers there.
Thanks for opening some maturing wines.
March 19, 2009

T. Holland
QOTD1: I have actually never had a Pomerol. Will have to try one someday.
QOTD2: Don’t watch, but from what friends say, Adam Lambert sounds like the one to best.

Btw- Very belated congrats to Gary & Lizzy on their baby news!
March 19, 2009

brainpain
GV: Another interesting eqisode and nice to see you in another setting.

QOTD: Danny all the way baby!
March 18, 2009

MannyPants
Haven’t had a ton of Pomerol, but I have enjoyed what I’ve tried. Danny is definitely winning Idol.
March 17, 2009

tennsomm
Interesting show, loved seeing some of the bottles you would have picked to lay down in your own home collection, love the Gazin, great bottle have had the 03 and I completely get the white fruits (went back my tasting notes, I had poached pears listed in addition to the sour cherry, thats just funny. tasted 11/08) but I would think the Petit Village would open up with a little more time, but you may have popped between bottle evolutions (i.e. wait another 2 yrs)but I have never had it so i cant say for sure

QOTD 1 Pomerol, oh, Pomerol how expensive can thou be?
but seriously some of the most well rounded Bordeaux one can get for the money. French Merlot is such a different animal then Cali Merlot, and i mean literally contributing a nice gamey element and those structured dark fruits not found in domestic merlot. While the “blending” allows more backbone and secondary flavors and aromas to push through, but yet there is something more than primary verital that sets the right bank apart from what is tradionally thought of as “Bordeaux” and thats where the love affair begins

QOTD 2 Really?
March 17, 2009

Paul
Another show you should do is a video tour of your “wine cave.” I’d love to see what your most prized possessions are.

QOTD: My first thought of Pommerol is usually the large amount of counterfeit Petrus bottles that have found their way on wine lists. Other than that, never tried one, though I am cellaring a 2000 Chateau Le Caillou. Any thoughts of when to drink?

OQOTD: Sorry, not an Idol fan
March 16, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
QOTD1: No thoughts
QOTD2: American what? I’ll go with the Adam dude that I read someone else vote for.
March 16, 2009

pawncop
Good episode and you continue to mix things up a bit, cannot wait for the BBQ episode.

QOTD – Have had one Pomerol 2000 Chateau De Viaud that started very barnyard funky but opened very nicely to have dark fruit.

American Idol ? – Who cares.
March 16, 2009

KC
Great idea for a show, would have been cool to expand it and flash to earlier of you going into the cellar and choosing the bottle (maybe even a why) .

Have not had pomerol yet but will be trying soon.

QOTD: Danny-