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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March 13, 2009

YoungDave
Great to get a peak into the ol’ Vaynerpartment! First WLTV ep. from the apartment? Maybe there was one other episode that showed the Manhattan pad, but I don’t think so.

QOTD 1) I’m all about Pomerol and there are obviously fantastic producers and wines consistently coming out of there… but you have got to pay for it. For my money Lalonde de Pomerol provides some great values if you look around to find a solid producer in better vintages.

QOTD 2) I’d love to give a prediction, but I’ve got to be true to myself (as you always advise) — I really don’t watch that show. For me the ONLY reality show that’s worth watching, and that I am ADDICTED TO is TOP CHEF (although the season just ended). Cheers.
March 13, 2009

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Pomerol is by far my favorite area in Bordeaux. Extremely elegant wines that deserve a lot of respect. Chat. La Fleur de Gay, L’Evangile, Clos L’Eglise, and Certan De May are some of my favorite producers. Would kill to try a Petrus or Le Pin…..maybe one day.

–RH
March 13, 2009

Adam J
QOTD#1 Pomerol is a category that I have not had a lot of..i dont seem to see to many that are in my price range like all the Cotes de Castillon,Cotes de Francs, and Fronsacs that I drink…but I would love to have more of them! Thanks for the show, have a great week!
March 13, 2009

rimarfish
QOTD: I’m a huge fan of A.I. and I predict is gonna be either Danny Gokey or Adam Lambert.
March 13, 2009

Dale Chumbley
American Idol: I have to put my money on my favorites… Adam Lambert or Danny Gokey. Rockin’ good question.
March 13, 2009

Eric Gardner
Loved the show. Liked seeing Gary be Gary. Been super busy lately and watching on podcast so not a lot of comments in a long time. Still watching, keep it up GV, you’re the man.
March 13, 2009

mikek
Really GV!??…realllyyy???…Idol!?…you just PLUMMETTED off the respect scale! IDOL??? WTF!?! LMAO!! I’ll watch old eps of WLTV before I’d tune in for 1 “NEW” ep of this dreck!…talk about jumping the shark…this is jumping …the ocean!LOL!
Poms are too pricey for my wallet, love the Rhone & Bordeaux (surprisingly has some value plays)! Languedoc is wher I’m “venturing” now. Thanks for sharing, just the same!
March 13, 2009

Matlock the Burgundian
Gary, BIG UPS for getting a show out there. I am watching this right before going to work on a beautiful day in Northern France (aka, overcast and rainy).

“Attacked by Cranberry” Sounds like a 50’s horror movie!

What happened to the ‘Whether they like it or not” piece? Two days in a row Gary. It’s like The Terminator saying Hasta Lavista w/o saying ‘Baby’.

Brother, you work so hard to teach us about great wines. Go ahead and take a little vacation. On me. And the rest of the Vayniaks.

QOTD1: I am swinging through Pomerol on my Bordeaux wine trip (August?), so I’ll get back to you. Try to get some sleep while waiting for my assessment.

QOTD2: I don’t get American Idol out here in Lille. So, I will list my favorite American Idol of all time, William Hung (that’s what she said).
March 13, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, Ya made me Day, errr Night with the Thunder Show Shoutout!!!
Cooool Episode with the Pomerals!! Mooochoo Thanx!!

qotd1: Pomeral is Goooood!!! Recently bought & stached-away some 04s
and 05s…..

qotd2: Never watch that show so i don’t have a clue……
March 13, 2009

Jarvis
I with ya GV. The Pomerol region is my kinda style. Not exploited and an old world classic. Its like the small business man that produces one of a kind produces (specialized), and the quantity is limited.

Do you think the Cab. Frank may have been the difference?
March 13, 2009

Ditch
Great episode G.V. and glad that we are back to the vino…though appreciate that a little respite away from the scene was probably needed.

I do love the Pomerol appellation, though as the store I work in usually carries the high premium Pom´s I do not get to taste quite as many as I would like.
Appreciate the review on the 03 Gazin..was thinking of buying some before flying back to England…..PS WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO THE UK TO SEE ALL US HARDCARE UK VAYNIACS!?!?!!?!??

QOTD: Now we know what that big arse TV is for in your apartment…..CAUGHT MY FRIEND!
March 13, 2009

Kyle Bottoms
Thanks for having us to your place Gary,

QOTD 1: Hard to find decently priced pomerol up here in Cowtown (Calgary), can’t remember the last time I had one.

QOTD 2: I don’t know about American Idol, but my early bet for DWTS is Gilles Marini

Hope you keep us posted on SXSW

Kyle
March 13, 2009

John D.
Thanks for the great episode Gary. Folks, this man is dedication personified. WLTV from his home?! Vayner nation: “We’re not worthy. We’re not worthy.”

QOTD #1: I really enjoyed the few Pomerols I’ve tasted. I’m always surprised how different (nice & balanced) the merlot tastes in Bordeaux vs. some in CA. I’ve taken the plunge with them and have a few bottles of Le Gay, La Clemence, Clinet and Clos l’Eglise. I like the fact that they’ve never formally ranked the chateau. A bit of giving the man the finger I think!

QOTD #2: Never watched Idol.

Bonus input: I took a gander at Parker’s Vintage Chart (as of 1/19/09). You were right on, he has the 01 Pomerol as a 90E and the 03 Pomerol as an 84E. Which made your tasting notes even more interesting. Like you remind us, “Taste the goddamn wine!”
March 13, 2009

John Rogers
I had very few wines from pomerol. The price and availability is a factor.
I was surprised by your comments on the Gazin, It didn’t have the veggie
or the earth flavors you usually find in this area. Alot of fruit, is it
because the type of grape (merlot)?

I have not watched american idol since the first season. The way they packaged the program puts me off.
March 13, 2009

Paul
Gary,

Great show. I love when you toss together something improv for your views. They always seems so personal and are a lot of fun.

QOTD: I don’t watch American Idol. =( I don’t have cable…
March 13, 2009

Steve Ferrara
You’re dedication to the Vayner Nation is unquestionable. a modified QOTD (Quote of The Day) “And I don’t mean fun guy (point at yourself) I mean fungi” classic.

QOTD (For real): Pomerol is definitely a region where I would like to try more wine from… problem is that you have to pay to play and not saying that there aren’t Awesome values from there, I just don’t have the coin to do so yet (one day).
March 13, 2009

Glen... (winecrazy.com)
GARY!! One of the all time classics Brother!!!! But where’s the wristband?

QOTD: Haven’t rolled much with the Pomerol action…and don’t watch TV…
March 13, 2009

JLove
Hey Gary!
Long time Lurker first time poster. Gotta say I agree about Merlot based wines getting a bad rap since Sideways. Have always enjoyed them but never tried anything from Pomerol. I will be looking it soon though! As far as Idol goes close call but I have to go with Adam Lambert.
March 13, 2009

Brian
Gary,
Great show from the home front. I love episodes like this, as it makes me feel like Gary V is just like any other person. Sometimes with all the tv appearances it may appear as if you’ve reached a sort of celebrity status, but having met you in person and seeing a couple of excellent everyday kind of episodes, it really re-enforces why I feel like I can connect with you.

QOTD 1: Not too familiar with Pomerol, but we did splurge and have one while visiting the wife’s family over Xmas and it was very delicious.

QOTD 2: Honestly, I only catch American Idol when I’m not working and my wife is watching it. She loves it and when she heard your question of the day, replied “See, even Gary likes American Idol.” I think she realized that in some way I envy you and if you like American Idol, maybe I should too
March 13, 2009

Dustin
Good episode Gary, thanks for putting out an episode even when it’s not convenient.

QOTD #1: Today’s episode was the first I heard about it
QOTD #2: Adam Lambert hands down
March 13, 2009

JOEYdaMUSH
QOTD…never had a pomerol and HATE american idol.

You should have given the Vayniacs a tour of your apartment.
March 13, 2009

Brian Walch
Too long since I commented… I love Pomerol, mainly because most of the wines I’ve seen from there are out of my price range. So, every time I’m out of state (I live in Alaska for God’s sake) I ask the wine shop what Pomerol’s and Cote Rotie’s they have… my quest. Thanks for this episode.
March 13, 2009

Miguel Cavalcanti
Gary, the variety in the shows is great. This short one was cool. I’ve had some Pomerol at dinner parties thrown by well-heeled friends, even some Chateau Gizan–’99, I think–and it was good. But for Merlot-focused Bourdeaux that I can afford, Côtes de Bourg wines like Roc de Cambes work best. I once found ‘00 Chateau Tayac for 9 bones! You might do a show on Bourg and Blaye bargains for us poor folk.
March 13, 2009

Don
QOTD#1: I have not had a Pomerol but I’d like to try one.

QOTD#2: I am the next American Idol… (if not, then Danny Gokey, although Adam Lambert can sing as high as Freddy Mercury)
March 13, 2009

Z
idol prediction: danny gokey – i can almost taste the prize wine