EP 597 What Wines go with Gingerbread Houses

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 dessert wines in search of the perfect wine with gingerbread houses! Happy Holidays!

Wines tasted in this episode:

Michele Chiarlo Nivole MoscatoItalian Sweet
Tomasello Blueberry WineNew Jersey Dessert Wine
2005 Chateau Rabaud PromisSauternes and Other Dessert

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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Luca Bercelli

90/100

line of the day -there are loads of classic lines today but I had to choose one and here it is; (referring to a wine and Gingerbread house pairing) -‘kind of like a couple that have been married for a while, both laying in bed reading, not really doing anything’ (wink wink)

Wacky fun episode with loads of quotable lines. As a non-American the gingerbread house is such an American product…’hollywood food’

Tags: Blueberry, dessert, Gingerbread, Moscato d'Asti, red, review, sautern, Video, wine, wines

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  • John

    Rolo ice cream.

  • DF

    QOTD: Apple-blackberry pie with fruit from my (then) wife’s dad’s tree and the canes from across the street, crust made, filled, and baked by my father. Unfortunately, I will never have it again. But I am looking forward to a new favorite some day in the future.

    Very fun and funny show. Made me want to go get a Sauternes or give one for Christmas.

  • DF

    QOTD: Apple-blackberry pie with fruit from my (then) wife’s dad’s tree and the canes from across the street, crust made, filled, and baked by my father. Unfortunately, I will never have it again. But I am looking forward to a new favorite some day in the future.

    Very fun and funny show. Made me want to go get a Sauternes or give one for Christmas.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Fresh berries and whipped cream.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I mostly like vanilla things–creme brulee. Warm molten chocolate cake is second and plain cheesecake is 3rd. Port and a fine chocolate pairing. Also an off-dry sparkler paired with any of these is fantastic. Love the Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. Unusual crafted ice cream and sorbet flavors(basil) especially in the warmer weather.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Fresh berries and whipped cream.

  • WineWoman

    QOTD: I mostly like vanilla things–creme brulee. Warm molten chocolate cake is second and plain cheesecake is 3rd. Port and a fine chocolate pairing. Also an off-dry sparkler paired with any of these is fantastic. Love the Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. Unusual crafted ice cream and sorbet flavors(basil) especially in the warmer weather.

  • Shawn_944

    QOTD: Just Straight up homestyle Pie! Blueberry pie, or Peach Pie…

  • Shawn_944

    QOTD: Just Straight up homestyle Pie! Blueberry pie, or Peach Pie…

  • ex-lurkdawg

    qotd: chocolate trifle
    Gary, thanks for another great episode.If you haven’t watched it, I suggest looking at the part where you try the bluberry wine right after the gingerbread house. That was hilarious. Those surprised (good or bad) reactions are probably my favorite element of the show. I like that you haven’t tried most of the wines before having them on the show. I like being able to see your first, honest reactions to those wines. I can get very excited or disappointed when tasting so I can relate when you react in those ways.
    By the way, I think a nice vnitage Malmsey Madeira would have gone well with the gingerbread house. If you’re sick of me bugging you about doing a Madeira show feel free to send me an e-mail that says “stop”.

  • ex-lurkdawg

    qotd: chocolate trifle
    Gary, thanks for another great episode.If you haven’t watched it, I suggest looking at the part where you try the bluberry wine right after the gingerbread house. That was hilarious. Those surprised (good or bad) reactions are probably my favorite element of the show. I like that you haven’t tried most of the wines before having them on the show. I like being able to see your first, honest reactions to those wines. I can get very excited or disappointed when tasting so I can relate when you react in those ways.
    By the way, I think a nice vnitage Malmsey Madeira would have gone well with the gingerbread house. If you’re sick of me bugging you about doing a Madeira show feel free to send me an e-mail that says “stop”.

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G & Mott, Yur Show tooo Cooool to be “taken for granted”…….

    qotd: Favorite Dessert?? Not a Dessert Person anymore, usually stuffed
    after the Main Course, no Dessert required……..

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G & Mott, Yur Show tooo Cooool to be “taken for granted”…….

    qotd: Favorite Dessert?? Not a Dessert Person anymore, usually stuffed
    after the Main Course, no Dessert required……..

  • Dustin

    Great show!

    QOTD: Any…ANY kind of Cheesecake.

  • Dustin

    Great show!

    QOTD: Any…ANY kind of Cheesecake.

  • Kathy Hughes

    Gary, I love most desserts, high on my hit parade are: gelato, hot fudge sundae, wild Maine blueberry pie a la mode, peach or strawberry shortcake, apple pie a la mode, strawberry glazed cheesecake, etc., etc. How about YOU; what are your favs? Happy Holidays to ALL, Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady (aka Champagne free ship whiner).

  • JigglyJock

    Great show. Never heard of a blueberry wine before. I wouldn’t share the ginger bread house (not home?? 🙂 ) with the staff or every one will get sick. Probably too late by now.

    QOTD: I cannot get enough pumpkin pie with GOBS of whipped cream on top! I wish it was all year round.

  • Gary, I love most desserts, high on my hit parade are: gelato, hot fudge sundae, wild Maine blueberry pie a la mode, peach or strawberry shortcake, apple pie a la mode, strawberry glazed cheesecake, etc., etc. How about YOU; what are your favs? Happy Holidays to ALL, Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady (aka Champagne free ship whiner).

  • JigglyJock

    Great show. Never heard of a blueberry wine before. I wouldn’t share the ginger bread house (not home?? 🙂 ) with the staff or every one will get sick. Probably too late by now.

    QOTD: I cannot get enough pumpkin pie with GOBS of whipped cream on top! I wish it was all year round.

  • Aintnoan

    Love the Show!! Peach Cobbler.

  • Aintnoan

    Love the Show!! Peach Cobbler.

  • LauraG

    QOTD: Coconut Cream Pie from Causeway Gourmet in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • LauraG

    QOTD: Coconut Cream Pie from Causeway Gourmet in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: Cheesecake — New York style.

  • Michael

    QOTD: Cheesecake — New York style.

  • Andy

    QOTD— Fresh apple pie with real good vanilla ice cream

  • Andy

    QOTD— Fresh apple pie with real good vanilla ice cream

  • QOTD; TRIFFLE —Ginger bread, blackberry, lemon curd, fresh whipped cream.

  • QOTD; TRIFFLE —Ginger bread, blackberry, lemon curd, fresh whipped cream.

  • Scottie P

    Fun show but I’m not that big on dessert wines, let alone gingerbread houses.
    That being said I would like to try a Sauternes eventually.
    QOTD: Actually, Creme Brulee or Cheese Cake!!!

  • Scottie P

    Fun show but I’m not that big on dessert wines, let alone gingerbread houses.
    That being said I would like to try a Sauternes eventually.
    QOTD: Actually, Creme Brulee or Cheese Cake!!!

  • gabriel palley

    Neapolitan cake…no fruit, but that thick vanilla and chocolate hard sugar top…mmmm….so good.

  • gabriel palley

    Neapolitan cake…no fruit, but that thick vanilla and chocolate hard sugar top…mmmm….so good.

  • Gary!!!! You are a rock star!!!!
    Love your show.

    Fave dessert is Pumpkin Pie and Vanilla HD ice cream – A.K.A. Gousse de Vanille
    Linked up here…. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=20599105857

  • Gary!!!! You are a rock star!!!!
    Love your show.

    Fave dessert is Pumpkin Pie and Vanilla HD ice cream – A.K.A. Gousse de Vanille
    Linked up here…. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=20599105857

  • QOTD:
    Holidays – Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie w/ vanilla ice cream – with a glass of Yalumba Tawny of course.
    Other times – Blueberry Pie or Black Forest Cake – with a glass of ruby.

  • QOTD:
    Holidays – Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie w/ vanilla ice cream – with a glass of Yalumba Tawny of course.
    Other times – Blueberry Pie or Black Forest Cake – with a glass of ruby.

  • Andy

    Hmmm…I’m not much of a dessert guy myself, but I have to say that a good, home-made apple pie is pretty unbeatable. Put a little vanilla ice cream on top and I’m gone for at least an hour. 😉

  • Andy

    Hmmm…I’m not much of a dessert guy myself, but I have to say that a good, home-made apple pie is pretty unbeatable. Put a little vanilla ice cream on top and I’m gone for at least an hour. 😉

  • jr

    Apple Pie/ala mode, tiramisu, or warm dark chocolate brownie/ala mode w/lite rasberry sauce..!!

  • jr

    Apple Pie/ala mode, tiramisu, or warm dark chocolate brownie/ala mode w/lite rasberry sauce..!!

  • brainpain

    GV: Great show and nice to see some value wines in the hizzy. I have had the Nivole and agree it is very light but excellent on a date night! She will be tipsy without being toasted!
    QOTD: I have been really into baked fruits especially pears with brown sugar and a little Moscoto kick! Good stuff!

  • brainpain

    GV: Great show and nice to see some value wines in the hizzy. I have had the Nivole and agree it is very light but excellent on a date night! She will be tipsy without being toasted!
    QOTD: I have been really into baked fruits especially pears with brown sugar and a little Moscoto kick! Good stuff!

  • QOTD: I love Brownies, I love fudge, I love Pie, I love Pumpkin roll.

  • QOTD: I love Brownies, I love fudge, I love Pie, I love Pumpkin roll.

  • Melda

    pumpkin pie.

  • Melda

    pumpkin pie.

  • M

    Thank you Mott for grabbing your own glass.

    QOTD: a little bit of ice cream or a fresh baked tollhouse cookie….once in a while tiramisu or homemade fruit pie

  • M

    Thank you Mott for grabbing your own glass.

    QOTD: a little bit of ice cream or a fresh baked tollhouse cookie….once in a while tiramisu or homemade fruit pie

  • Gary, All of these look delicious but can’t wait to see this episode……..crazy schedule……….

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