QOTD1: Don’t know yet.
QOTD2: I don’t watch that bilge.

Cellaring in apartment?

Gary, I would love to see a little show on what you recommend when cellaring in an apartment. I am in a small apartment but I have some wines that I want to store for some time (2 – 5 years). Can I do this with wine cooler/fridge? If so, what are some considerations when purchasing a cooler/fridge?

Thanks for your time

Mr. Vaynerchuck!!!! You are a cool guy for sure. Good to see someone who has the intellectual latitude to appreciate fine wine and food, as well as the dynamic world of sports. You are indeed a valued member of our generation (I’m 28 so we are close in age). I am interested when your next show on Syrah, Petite Syrah, and maybe Shiraz will be. I am a Pinot drinker because I like the nuance and the relatively sophisticated pallet compared to most American Cabernet’s. I am now ready to learn more about Syrah and Shiraz from a value proposition point of view. I don’t get to watch your show everyday so if you could e-mail me back an answer (either to my inquiry or with a date for a show that will cover these topics, or both) that would be great! Keep up the good work buddy, you are doing good things for this generation.

Best Regards,

Michael R. Millett

I like Pomerol’s, wish I could afford to drink more. QOTD: I only have time for Celebrity Apprentice, which is likely the next Idol may end up on someday.

Don’t have any thoughts on Pomeral b/c i don’t know crap.

American Idol Winner is…..Danny

Love the dedication. . . show from home. Awesome

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-

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.

QOTD1: No thoughts
QOTD2: American what? I’ll go with the Adam dude that I read someone else vote for.

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

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?

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

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

QOTD: Danny all the way baby!

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!

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.

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

GV – intereting show.

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

FUN, FUN, FUN EPISODE!!! Had ta watch ‘er Again!!! Probably gettin’
me 15 seconds of “fame” didn’t hurt either….. 🙂

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…

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.

Pomerol rocks.

Allison will win.

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

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?

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

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