Falanghina from Campania

Falanghina from Campania – Episode #702

July 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the laid back Friday couch and tastes a Falanghina.

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“i think what the heck kinda question is that? lol.
but falanghina, t…” by John J.
“Gary – Thanks so much for introducing me to this grape. Found a bottle…” by Bill
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Ocone Falanghina TaburnoTaburno

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September 7, 2009

John J.
i think what the heck kinda question is that? lol.
but falanghina, thanks Gary, looking forward to checking them out.
dont get me wrong, its nice to see you’re shows on napa cabs and things like that. but i really love when you do shows on more obscure things. its great to be turned on to wines or wine areas i wasnt very familiar with before. definitely my fav shows of yours.
speaking of which, I’d love to see you do a charbono tasting.
July 30, 2009

Bill
Gary – Thanks so much for introducing me to this grape. Found a bottle of Terradora di Paolo 2007 Falanghina at my local wine store and, I’ll be damned… Banana! Just a great, unique white. Like nothing I’ve ever had before.
July 26, 2009

Dan-o
GV – I like these shows when we are introduced to new wines. I have had several Italian whites like Greco due to your shows and I really liked them.

QOTD1 – chicken – my wife’s chicken soup
QOTD2 – apples – apple pie (made by my wife, even better)
July 21, 2009

Oenerous
Recently drank a 2006(?) Sorrentino Falanghina Pompeiano, had a similar taste experience; a truly unique play of tropical fruit (banana/guava), floral, and minerality…would love to try a fresh ‘08 Falanghina (preferably watching the sun set in Capri).

QOTD: Stuff an apple in a chicken, roast the bird, throw away the apple

http://www.capri.net/caprireview/article.php?cod=81&lang=en&tr=1
July 20, 2009

Brittany
QOTD: of a very memorable homemade meal after a day of apple-picking in Maryland…baked chicken and apples…sooooooooooooo gooooooooooood!!!!!

as far as the episode, i have to say I am SO GLAD you picked Falanghina to focus on. The first time I had it was in 2006 while I was studying abroad in Umbria, and we took a group trip down to la costa amalfitana. I had my first glass of Falanghina on Capri…and to this day it is one of my VERY FAVORITE white wines of all time, and definitely one of the tope italian whites I’ve yet had. Now when are you going to do an episode on Roero Arneia and Soave. Oh and probably my favorite white wine of all time was a Malvasia that I had in Ljubljana, that was indeed from Slovevia…honestly mind-blowing!!!
July 20, 2009

Dennis Nestor
QOTD: 1. Chicken > George Foreman Grill
2. Apple > Pig Roast
July 18, 2009

JenB
Who is this Didic guy? What a pompous ass! Crawl back under your rock, please!

Anyone who has watched the show on a regular basis will see that Gary’s enthusiasm is genuine and unaffected. It’s why we watch.

Thank you Gary for spending the time 5 days a week to share with the rest of us.
July 18, 2009

Eugene
1. Wing
2. Pink Lady
July 18, 2009

Daria Kushmelyn
I’m always a few days behind since I can’t watch these episodes daily, but they collect on my iPod and in my e-mail and I know I can view them whenever I get the chance. I just wanted to say that I, too, best like your traditional episodes – just you and three bottles of wine and all your great and amusing insight. I do enjoy the occasional guest, but like this format as the mainstay.

Daria K from Toronto
July 18, 2009

Craig
Ah geez. Because threatening eViolence is so effective… What’re you going to do, use words on him? *sigh* Let it go bro. Your diatribe gives credence to someone’s ignorance. Take the high road and let people like that dig their own graves. Take a chill pill and enjoy Gary’s vibe. We’re here to enjoy the wine.

Gary, keep up the good work!
July 17, 2009

SS Chris
HEY DIDIC!!

You’re an ignorant, racist douchebag…..do me a favor and send me an email (my email is available in the FORUM) so we can get together and discuss this personally. After I beat your stupid racist ass, I’ll be good enough to pour some Vodka on you to help sterilize the wounds.
July 16, 2009

Andy W
I enjoy these one wine episodes. Even if they aren’t all great wines.

QOTD 1: Pot Pie
QOTD 2: Oranges
July 16, 2009

Justin Jackson
Such a good episode. Loved the behind the scenes. Those kind of vignettes are great for helping us understand YOUR world better!

Chicken – fingers
Apple- cider
July 16, 2009

Kittysafe
Couch wasn’t much of a mystery. I’m pretty sure I saw it on Diggnation that exact week it went missing, no?
July 15, 2009

Will Gosling
QOTD: Chicken apple sausage. CostCo samples are tasty.
July 15, 2009

kyle steed
The chicken in the fridge reminds me of the raw chicken we used to feed our dogs. And apples make me think of Mr. Ed.
July 15, 2009

amm3rd
This could be my favorite WLTV episode ever, love the “witch hunt” in the kitchen. Reminds me of every office I have ever worked in. Cool culture at the Wine Lib.

Waldorff Salad has Chicken & Apples in it, that what comes to mind…AMM
July 15, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
QOTD:
Chicken – Raw chicken. Probably because I think of it a lot as a cooking ingredient, rather than think of it in terms of the final product.
Apples – “Back home”. Grew up in an orchard town.
July 15, 2009

Laura B
Love seeing what else is happening at Wine Library! Especially a cameo from Vaynerchuck Senior – great hat!

Who buys all that chicken and just leaves it in the fridge??
July 15, 2009

stump
Pinot Grigio is a waste. Thank you for this episode.

QOTD (I) = bock bock.

QOTD (II) = crispishness, and refreshingly.
July 14, 2009

DaveH
Fun episode, I have some suggestions for episodes to come. These ideas came when watching this episode.

1. Have a “behind the scenes of WL episode” (You may have done this because I’ve only been watching since april 2009) Maybe move to a different section of the back areas and try a wine, move to one place then try another wine.

2. A “Get to know the staff” type episodes, where the guests on the show are staff members, see how they think the wines are and maybe get to know their story as to how they became part of WL.

QOTD: Fried, Caramel
July 14, 2009

Ryan D
QotD1: Parm!!!
QotD2: Granny Smith!!!
July 14, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
QOTD: I think of the rubber chicken the scientist had in the Bedlam Theatre’s production of The Burning Ones: Origin of the Flame. Apple reminds me of an excellent apple wine that I tasted at Woodland Hills vineyard/winery in Delano, MN.
July 13, 2009

sasha m.
Enjoyed the impromptu Chicken and apples scene cause we got to see the office area.

QOTD: chicken = coq au vin
apples = my fiancée.. she loves everything apples
July 13, 2009

J Crazy
Michal J. Fox…and for apples it’s “nasty”.