A Master of Wine Stops By for a Champagne Experiment – Part 2

A Master of Wine Stops By for a Champagne Experiment – Part 2 – Episode #757

October 22, 2009

Gary and Jennifer conclude their exploration of decanted bubbly… stay tuned for a surprise finish!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Millenaire

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December 1, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
The perfect episode, lots of great wine info being explained by an attractive woman. This one will be hard to top!
November 2, 2009

Ricardo Ganc
THAT WAS A CLASSIC !!!!!
November 2, 2009

inna
Great end to the episode!
November 1, 2009

JasonA
What an awesome episode!!!! Her knowlege is just amazing! :0

Great job with the sabre GV!!!!!

jason
November 1, 2009

ChefJune
Gary, if it’s not quite Marzipan, it might be the same basic thing, but hazelnut paste rather than almond. I got a lot of Hazelnut in the Blanc de Millesime.

Santé!
June
November 1, 2009

ben from boston
all i can say is wow.
October 31, 2009

Peter
Tremendous episode. The nerd factor was great, really interesting. Tell us more about the variation among bottles. I don’t recall it coming up before, but you guys made a bid deal about it.
October 31, 2009

Vinacull
Without question the best 2-episode sequence in the history of WLTV, and ending with an unforgettable explosion. Congrats on that, and congrats to Jennifer for her amazing achievement. Gary feel free to have her back on the show often, because she brings formal expertise that compliments your passion and experience, the fun loving spirit and palate-expanding mission of the show. Cheers, CK
October 31, 2009

Elliott
Also, I’d like to agree with the commentators who experienced the strong “Tina Fey” notes emmanating from Jen….. I think she stands as a nice polar opposite to Sarah palin in the potential Tina Fey repotoire… If only the rest of the world were able to aknkowledge Jennifer’s accomplishments for what they’re worth we might get to see an attempt…
October 31, 2009

Elliott
Best episode yet… Hands down no question this episode embodies why I follow this vlog religiously (and post occasionally). Nerd factor 2.0 more please thank you…..
October 30, 2009

jayhitek
Best episode EVER!
October 30, 2009

victor
What a beautiful, smart, charismatic guest. Twin?… Loved the ending. Have wanted to try that for years and will sabre a bubbly on my next Bday. She’s an uber Jedi wino! Science can be fun! Encore!
October 29, 2009

BurroBoy
Holy bubbles Vaynerman! What an awesome show…I’ve been trying to catch up on episodes, and I had waited on these so that I could watch them back to back. It was WELL worth the wait! Jennifer is the Jancis Robinson of our generation!
October 29, 2009

E.W.B.
Gary you have the best job in the world!!!!!
October 28, 2009

JRS
Love this show, but I have to ask if you have ever had someone taste test with you, where you write down your thoughts before reading them out loud?

You describe all of the flavors, but simply SAYING that something is apple-y will make someone else taste it. I would love to know how different people taste without being told WHAT to taste.

And Mrs. Spaghetti was AWESOME!
October 27, 2009

Easty
Excellent show. More than the usual geeked-up, I’ll take this science download any day. No QOTD?
October 27, 2009

Don Simpson
That WAS awesome!!!! Sabered like Leon Washington’s leg.
October 27, 2009

Eric R.
Amazing two-part episode. Very educational.
October 27, 2009

Daria Kushmelyn
Late as usual, but I watch the episodes. I really enjoyed these two with Jennifer, Master of Wine. I’ve been curious about this designation for a few months now, but there are so many requirements, like being referred/recommended by an existing Master of Wine, and much, much else, that I’m just going to admire it from afar. About the only thing I’m good at is the essay writing.

Anyway, champagne (or good cava, prosecco, etc) that is made in the traditional way (Méthode Champenoise) will not lose its bubbles if exposed to air for a prolonged period of time. “[After the second fermentation] a “dosage”, a little wine and sugar combo, is added to the bottles. The bottles are corked and caged, and laid to rest for several more months or even years before they’re ready for market. The extra fermentation produces the bubbles naturally, which last a long time after opening.” I’m actually sure you know this, but because you seemed to express surprise during this episode that the bubbles didn’t disappear, I’m explaining. With champagne type sparkling wine that’s made the cheap and easy way (the Bicycle Pump Method), the bubbles are bigger and don’t last: “This method is as quick and easy as it sounds. Carbon dioxide is pumped into the wine and then it’s bottled under pressure, the same way soda pop is carbonated. It produces sparkling wine for the masses, one could say, very inexpensive, with bubbles that don’t last very long.”

Have you ever tried the Canadian Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catherine Rosé Brut? It’s about $30 Cdn and I think you’d like it – the nose after a few hours is very bready-yeasty.

Daria K.
October 27, 2009

gsb
Great show. I’ll echo the others — you need to have Jennifer back. She’s terrific, smart, and fun.
October 27, 2009

M
Scary at the end but lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 27, 2009

estelle
Great episodes, full of interesting tips!
Well, about Sparkling Wines, when would you taste The Sparkling Red Saumur from Bouvey-Ladubay???? Can’t wait for this episode!

http://www.bouvet-ladubay.fr/rubis.cfm
October 27, 2009

AMM3RD
Cool show, I’m going to decant the bubbles next time…AMM
October 26, 2009

MerryB
Outstanding!

She needs to become a regular guest. She could be Dr. Oz to your Oprah!
October 26, 2009

DaveK
Outstanding episodes! Get her back as soon as possible. I want more! I like knowing more about what’s going on with the wine and her explanations are great.