A German Riesling Tasting

A German Riesling Tasting – Episode #689

June 15, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk is joined by a guest from Germany to talk about the pulse of the German wine industry and taste a Kabinett and 2 Spatlese wines.

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“Yes! Especially German winemakers!!…” by Moonfreeez
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Klaus Meierer Riesling Kabinett
2007 Klaus Meierer Riesling Spatlese
2008 Fritz Haag Riesling Spatlese

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July 14, 2009

Moonfreeez
Yes! Especially German winemakers!!
July 12, 2009

Dan-o
Good show! Interesting guest. I really like Germans, their culture, their food, and their white wines!

QOTD – It is hard for me to say. I have not met that many FEMALE wine makers that I would call sexy, but that may mean that my exposure to them is limited.
July 7, 2009

Brittany
QOTD: Hells yes!!

I know I’m way late, almost a month on my viewing and commenting on this episode…but hey I lived in Italy for awhile and that’s just the way I roll. Anywho I’m really happy you did this episode when you did, I am currently living in Munich and am now certain that I must make a trip over to the west and see firsthand what german wine culture’s all about…because here there’s a serious (and disappointing) lack of wine culture…i guess no surprise considering the munich’s reputation as one of the beer capitals of the world… :-/
July 5, 2009

MxcnMrcnZrr
First off, let me say I am a HUGE fan. It’s probably just that I’m pretty new to the show. I’ve only watched about thirty so far, but I’m curious. Did you ask him if he would do another show if he is ever in the area? Did he say yes or did he run away screaming? I mean you owe it to yourself and all of your fans to be honest in your critique, but man that was brutal. Anywho, I actually thought the idiomatic English was funny and I’m sure he appreciated finding out how real (or at least real weird/funny) people speak. You are awesome Gary. Don’t change a thing, except maybe pay attention to Thumpers’s mama’s advice. You know, don’t verbally pimp slap people or something to that effect LOL. Don’t get me wrong though. I certainly admire your honesty.
July 4, 2009

rowland
OMG i love you for pronouncing my name right!
July 2, 2009

Ranazul_Somm
Wow Gary, you were pretty rude to this guy. Telling a winemaker you don’t like their wine is like telling someone you don’t like their child. Didn’t your parents ever tell you “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say it at all?” You don’t have to blow sunshine and rainbows, but you don’t have to tell him THREE times that you weren’t a fan of his wine. I always thought your show was more about education and not about criticism. Oh – and spatlese is pronounced “shpayt leyz-eh” not “spaht leys”.
June 29, 2009

innA
Loved this show – great guest and it had some interesting insights into wine-making.
June 23, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
QOTD: I think wine makers are sexy to most people in the way mysterious things are sexy. Wine makers aren’t well understood by the masses, so they come with the mystery of the unknown.
June 22, 2009

amber
the hot, hot weather and the hot german guy make Riesling suddenly quite appealing. I kid of course, my family is half German so I already had a taste for it… it’s great for the climate in Austin summers
June 21, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
The more wine I drink the more sexy wine makers are (at least the women wine makers). I really enjoy wine from the Mosel. I was there last year and had a great time. I recommend it to anyone. The wine and rooms are cheap and good.
June 21, 2009

Weston
qotd: Bring a female German wine maker with an accent on the show, then I’ll answer that
June 20, 2009

gomestar
QOTD: yes!
June 20, 2009

Brian Johnson
Great show Gary. Just read a couple of articles about the different types of German Riesling and had never heard of Kabinett before, but am looking forward to finding a couple the next time I head to the wine store.
June 19, 2009

Grapedigger
great show guys! I love German Rieslings but I still have not tasted a bone dry one yet…as for wine-makers, the girls rock, but the guys…well…cheers
June 18, 2009

Zach
Experianced or Experienced….which is the correct spelling? You decide.
June 18, 2009

Jayhitek
I wonder if Germany saw wltv and thought it would be a great idea to create a young German wine enthusiast like Gary?
QOTD: Ummm throw bikini and I will tell you.
June 18, 2009

ben from boston
What Carlitos said.
June 18, 2009

Carlitos
Good job on the Fallon show, Gary! Still not convinced he’s funny though!

But on the interview skills, you have to talk “standard English” and reduce the slang with guests for whom English is a second language. Unless you don’t want them to understand and just say “yeah” to anything you say. That’s my take.
June 18, 2009

Combsy
I love this guy, definitely someone I would love to have a bottle with.

QOTD: Of course…it is one of those professions that has been sexy since it started, like suit making and woodworking…men working with their hands and their materials…I wish I had that job..sheesh.
June 18, 2009

BurroBoy
Enjoyable guest, and great to see that he is committed to carrying on his family tradition, and taking it farther.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to try and find the wines on the show, but it is mostly about the knowledge he shares.

G.V. wants to share the thunder with us when he discovers it, but more than that I think he wants the people of the Vayner Nation to be prepared to search for the thunder themselves, and return it with love.
Tried some lovely Leonard Kreusch Rieslings a few weeks ago – Estate Mosel 07 and Johannisberg Rheingau 06 – very reasonably priced at retail for the quality +++

QOTD: We are certainly gastrosexuals…
June 18, 2009

Emily
Great guest. I loved his perspective on winemaking and drinking in Germany. (And he wasn’t a strain to look at, either.)
June 18, 2009

Gads
Gary, I just saw you on Fallon and thought I would check out your site. I think you’re really entertaining. I don’t drink wine much, but since I’ve found your site maybe I’ll try some and follow my pallet.
June 17, 2009

DAveA
Great guest. I love German Rieslings, each qualification has it’s own great taste and use, though I only do QmP’s, nothing less. Anything less is 3 buck chuck. smile. Pronouncing the categories and qualifications is really helpful, especially from a native. Can’t wait to get back to Germany and seek his out.

Us vineyard owners in NC – worry about rain, humidity, mold, rot, mildew, hurricanes, tornadoes, deer, Japanese beetles, robins (can ruin a pound of grapes a day) – just to start the list.

QOTD: we are. yes. Good question.
June 17, 2009

M
QOTD: Yes.

I need to find some Kabinett in PA.
June 17, 2009

wayno da wino
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUN Episode & GRRRREAAAAAT Guest !!!! Loooovzz German Vino !!

qotd: Some are & some ain’t……