EP 770 Wines for a Big Event

Since Gary Vaynerchuk gets so many emails asking about how to pick wines for weddings and other events, he invited celebrity event planner Marcy Bloom to tackle it with him on the Thunder Show.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Campuget Blanc Costieres De NimesNimes
2007 Cristia Cotes Du RhoneCotes du Rhone Rouge
Vega Barcelona Brut ReservaSpanish Brut Nonvintage

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luca bercelli

92/100

lines of the day – ‘you’re the first guest to make Mott laugh’ and ‘I saw bubbles, I couldn’t control myself’

Great show, loved the guest; really funny, laid back and straight up said what she thought.

Tags: brut, Cotes Du Rhone, Nimes, red, review, Spanish, Video, white, wine, wines

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  • Chippewamike

    Gotta agree. . . solid guest. Gave her honest opinion on the wines (even though she seemed a bit intimidated!)

    QOTD1: Yes I have. . . using it to gain viewership on my blog (www.thewinemonologues.com ;))

    QOTD2: Atmosphere. . . which guests have alot to do with. . . good guests, usually have a good party.

  • Chippewamike

    Gotta agree. . . solid guest. Gave her honest opinion on the wines (even though she seemed a bit intimidated!)

    QOTD1: Yes I have. . . using it to gain viewership on my blog (www.thewinemonologues.com ;))

    QOTD2: Atmosphere. . . which guests have alot to do with. . . good guests, usually have a good party.

  • Chippewamike

    Gotta agree. . . solid guest. Gave her honest opinion on the wines (even though she seemed a bit intimidated!)

    QOTD1: Yes I have. . . using it to gain viewership on my blog (www.thewinemonologues.com ;))

    QOTD2: Atmosphere. . . which guests have alot to do with. . . good guests, usually have a good party.

  • TommyB

    She was cool – QOTD: THE MUSIC OF COURSE!!! Give me some beats and I’m off to the races!!

  • TommyB

    She was cool – QOTD: THE MUSIC OF COURSE!!! Give me some beats and I’m off to the races!!

  • TommyB

    She was cool – QOTD: THE MUSIC OF COURSE!!! Give me some beats and I’m off to the races!!

  • TommyB

    She was cool – QOTD: THE MUSIC OF COURSE!!! Give me some beats and I’m off to the races!!

  • Mike in C-town

    QOTD: Location/ atmosphere is key. Then food.

  • Mike in C-town

    QOTD: Location/ atmosphere is key. Then food.

  • Mike in C-town

    QOTD: Location/ atmosphere is key. Then food.

  • Mike in C-town

    QOTD: Location/ atmosphere is key. Then food.

  • QOTD: The atmosphere.

    Why does Mott not want to visit Louisiana? Is it because the New Orleans Saints sent the NY Giants on their 4 game losing streak?

    WHO DAT!

  • QOTD: The atmosphere.

    Why does Mott not want to visit Louisiana? Is it because the New Orleans Saints sent the NY Giants on their 4 game losing streak?

    WHO DAT!

  • QOTD: The atmosphere.

    Why does Mott not want to visit Louisiana? Is it because the New Orleans Saints sent the NY Giants on their 4 game losing streak?

    WHO DAT!

  • QOTD: The atmosphere.

    Why does Mott not want to visit Louisiana? Is it because the New Orleans Saints sent the NY Giants on their 4 game losing streak?

    WHO DAT!

  • pawncop

    Good episode and good guest.

    QOTD – Hopefully, the fellowship and environment. Sort of dropped out of the party scene a number of years ago and believe it was a good decision. Way too many “issues” for my taste.

  • pawncop

    Good episode and good guest.

    QOTD – Hopefully, the fellowship and environment. Sort of dropped out of the party scene a number of years ago and believe it was a good decision. Way too many “issues” for my taste.

  • pawncop

    Good episode and good guest.

    QOTD – Hopefully, the fellowship and environment. Sort of dropped out of the party scene a number of years ago and believe it was a good decision. Way too many “issues” for my taste.

  • pawncop

    Good episode and good guest.

    QOTD – Hopefully, the fellowship and environment. Sort of dropped out of the party scene a number of years ago and believe it was a good decision. Way too many “issues” for my taste.

  • Robin C

    Interesting comment on the 08 Campuget Blanc Costieres De Nimes. I often do not care for Roussanne. Or maybe it’s Marsanne.

    QOTD: I’ve read most of Crush It. I have not yet integrated it into my life.
    I don’t care for parties unless I know and like most of the people there. Once I’m there, if Yellow Tail or Little Penguin is served, my mood is ratcheted down a bit, so I guess I need drinkable wine. I always appreciate it if the party giver has thoughtfully included some fruit or vegetable or fish dish so that I don’t gain 5 pounds in an evening (which has happened). I like to have the feeling that someone cares for me. Maybe I expect too much of parties. But I don’t care about decorations. They’re quite secondary.

  • Robin C

    Interesting comment on the 08 Campuget Blanc Costieres De Nimes. I often do not care for Roussanne. Or maybe it’s Marsanne.

    QOTD: I’ve read most of Crush It. I have not yet integrated it into my life.
    I don’t care for parties unless I know and like most of the people there. Once I’m there, if Yellow Tail or Little Penguin is served, my mood is ratcheted down a bit, so I guess I need drinkable wine. I always appreciate it if the party giver has thoughtfully included some fruit or vegetable or fish dish so that I don’t gain 5 pounds in an evening (which has happened). I like to have the feeling that someone cares for me. Maybe I expect too much of parties. But I don’t care about decorations. They’re quite secondary.

  • Robin C

    Interesting comment on the 08 Campuget Blanc Costieres De Nimes. I often do not care for Roussanne. Or maybe it’s Marsanne.

    QOTD: I’ve read most of Crush It. I have not yet integrated it into my life.
    I don’t care for parties unless I know and like most of the people there. Once I’m there, if Yellow Tail or Little Penguin is served, my mood is ratcheted down a bit, so I guess I need drinkable wine. I always appreciate it if the party giver has thoughtfully included some fruit or vegetable or fish dish so that I don’t gain 5 pounds in an evening (which has happened). I like to have the feeling that someone cares for me. Maybe I expect too much of parties. But I don’t care about decorations. They’re quite secondary.

  • Robin C

    Interesting comment on the 08 Campuget Blanc Costieres De Nimes. I often do not care for Roussanne. Or maybe it’s Marsanne.

    QOTD: I’ve read most of Crush It. I have not yet integrated it into my life.
    I don’t care for parties unless I know and like most of the people there. Once I’m there, if Yellow Tail or Little Penguin is served, my mood is ratcheted down a bit, so I guess I need drinkable wine. I always appreciate it if the party giver has thoughtfully included some fruit or vegetable or fish dish so that I don’t gain 5 pounds in an evening (which has happened). I like to have the feeling that someone cares for me. Maybe I expect too much of parties. But I don’t care about decorations. They’re quite secondary.

  • Joe

    Great guest! Loved it when she got startled a little as Gary BURST into the intro! Haha!

    QOTD: Creating memories. Or celebrating them…you choose.

  • Joe

    Great guest! Loved it when she got startled a little as Gary BURST into the intro! Haha!

    QOTD: Creating memories. Or celebrating them…you choose.

  • Joe

    Great guest! Loved it when she got startled a little as Gary BURST into the intro! Haha!

    QOTD: Creating memories. Or celebrating them…you choose.

  • Joe

    Great guest! Loved it when she got startled a little as Gary BURST into the intro! Haha!

    QOTD: Creating memories. Or celebrating them…you choose.

  • Cool Dave

    Hey Gary ,
    Late post. Been lurking last couple episodes. Buisy at work, holidays upcoming too.
    Great show !! We all love you and thanks for the content. My new wine passion is a blast!
    In response to some other comments about the guest’s apparent shyness I can only say, dude!
    If I were on the Thunder Show I would not hesitate to tell you if I thought a wine sucked. 🙂
    I did just have my first Châteauneuf-du-Pape and am now an addict. It is not because you like them ! They are just damn GOOD! I mean HOLY CRAP!
    As for the Burgundian Chard’s you like. You need a new monster. The Acid Monster!
    Dude, most of the ones I have had have more acid than the entire Greatful Dead road crew.
    Cool Dave

  • Cool Dave

    Hey Gary ,
    Late post. Been lurking last couple episodes. Buisy at work, holidays upcoming too.
    Great show !! We all love you and thanks for the content. My new wine passion is a blast!
    In response to some other comments about the guest’s apparent shyness I can only say, dude!
    If I were on the Thunder Show I would not hesitate to tell you if I thought a wine sucked. 🙂
    I did just have my first Châteauneuf-du-Pape and am now an addict. It is not because you like them ! They are just damn GOOD! I mean HOLY CRAP!
    As for the Burgundian Chard’s you like. You need a new monster. The Acid Monster!
    Dude, most of the ones I have had have more acid than the entire Greatful Dead road crew.
    Cool Dave

  • Cool Dave

    Hey Gary ,
    Late post. Been lurking last couple episodes. Buisy at work, holidays upcoming too.
    Great show !! We all love you and thanks for the content. My new wine passion is a blast!
    In response to some other comments about the guest’s apparent shyness I can only say, dude!
    If I were on the Thunder Show I would not hesitate to tell you if I thought a wine sucked. 🙂
    I did just have my first Châteauneuf-du-Pape and am now an addict. It is not because you like them ! They are just damn GOOD! I mean HOLY CRAP!
    As for the Burgundian Chard’s you like. You need a new monster. The Acid Monster!
    Dude, most of the ones I have had have more acid than the entire Greatful Dead road crew.
    Cool Dave

  • Cool Dave

    Hey Gary ,
    Late post. Been lurking last couple episodes. Buisy at work, holidays upcoming too.
    Great show !! We all love you and thanks for the content. My new wine passion is a blast!
    In response to some other comments about the guest’s apparent shyness I can only say, dude!
    If I were on the Thunder Show I would not hesitate to tell you if I thought a wine sucked. 🙂
    I did just have my first Châteauneuf-du-Pape and am now an addict. It is not because you like them ! They are just damn GOOD! I mean HOLY CRAP!
    As for the Burgundian Chard’s you like. You need a new monster. The Acid Monster!
    Dude, most of the ones I have had have more acid than the entire Greatful Dead road crew.
    Cool Dave

  • Thanks Guys

    QOTD: Most important thing in a party? Well probably the guests, followed food, drinks, venue and music

    Cheers
    Andrew

  • Thanks Guys

    QOTD: Most important thing in a party? Well probably the guests, followed food, drinks, venue and music

    Cheers
    Andrew

  • Thanks Guys

    QOTD: Most important thing in a party? Well probably the guests, followed food, drinks, venue and music

    Cheers
    Andrew

  • Thanks Guys

    QOTD: Most important thing in a party? Well probably the guests, followed food, drinks, venue and music

    Cheers
    Andrew

  • John__J

    qotd the people

    Gary, can you throw a vin jaune on the show?

  • John__J

    qotd the people

    Gary, can you throw a vin jaune on the show?

  • John__J

    qotd the people

    Gary, can you throw a vin jaune on the show?

  • John J.

    qotd the people

    Gary, can you throw a vin jaune on the show?

  • Michael Steele

    QOTD: For sure the music. If the playlist isn’t right people will bail after about 30 minutes. Changing up the music is also a great way to get people to leave at the end of the night. 😉

  • Michael Steele

    QOTD: For sure the music. If the playlist isn’t right people will bail after about 30 minutes. Changing up the music is also a great way to get people to leave at the end of the night. 😉

  • Michael Steele

    QOTD: For sure the music. If the playlist isn’t right people will bail after about 30 minutes. Changing up the music is also a great way to get people to leave at the end of the night. 😉

  • Michael Steele

    QOTD: For sure the music. If the playlist isn’t right people will bail after about 30 minutes. Changing up the music is also a great way to get people to leave at the end of the night. 😉

  • Anonymous

    QOTD – Good music, then booze, then food…

  • Anonymous

    QOTD – Good music, then booze, then food…

  • Anonymous

    QOTD – Good music, then booze, then food…

  • jsums

    QOTD – Good music, then booze, then food…

  • QOTD: Drinks, Drinks, and more Drinks. I, like so many other “dudes” in their mid-20s, am a firm believer in the idea that if the bar is open and everyone’s gears are greased, then the party naturally follows. Immature? Yes. Fun? Absolutely.

    Great episode! I am getting married next October, and this gave me some great insight as to planning our wine selections for the reception!

  • QOTD: Drinks, Drinks, and more Drinks. I, like so many other “dudes” in their mid-20s, am a firm believer in the idea that if the bar is open and everyone’s gears are greased, then the party naturally follows. Immature? Yes. Fun? Absolutely.

    Great episode! I am getting married next October, and this gave me some great insight as to planning our wine selections for the reception!

  • QOTD: Drinks, Drinks, and more Drinks. I, like so many other “dudes” in their mid-20s, am a firm believer in the idea that if the bar is open and everyone’s gears are greased, then the party naturally follows. Immature? Yes. Fun? Absolutely.

    Great episode! I am getting married next October, and this gave me some great insight as to planning our wine selections for the reception!

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