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EP 998 Tasting with the Vayniacs: Part 3

Gary Vaynerchuk continues the week tasting with Coupe 60, Rich S, DRod, and grape_ape, the third part of four shows. This group chose a mixed bag of classic whites and reds from all around the world.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Rudi Pichler Riesling Achleiten Smaragd Austrian Riesling
2008 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling SpatleseNahe Riesling
2007 Ridge Monte BelloSonoma Red Blend
2004 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 AnoRibera Del Duero

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  • Nick

    Nice selection guys after last nights dissapointing all napa cab episode. Great energy. U guys probably “witnessed” the 1000th episode already

    only 2 cool QOTD; no i haven’t had austrian riesling (only from Alsace) and last but not least:

    bubbles are great for any moment

  • Anonymous

    GARY!!!
    Another fun episode…I think “friends” bring out the better in you..
    But …still too crowded! 😉

    QOTD: I drink champagne whenever and how ever. Love the bubbles!

    OH! This is Randinthecity ..I cant log into Disqus most of the time.. *sigh*

  • Coupe 60

    Trouty was not very stouty

  • Coupe 60

    Agree, by far the best set of guests

  • Coupe 60

    Originally was going to choose a bottle of 08 pride cab…saw the Monte Bello and had to switch. I will say it was a great bottle. Great balance

  • Coupe 60

    That was kahuna….oh wait you are talking about wine

  • 2 more…..
    QOTD: 1.no. 2.I hope so. 3.I don’t look for them, but have tasted a few. 4.I am the guy who will ask you if you’re celebrating anything if you order champagne.

  • Another great episode…

    QOTD1: No
    QOTD2: Disagree
    QOTD3: No
    QOTD4: Yes

  • Anonymous

    Cheer up.

  • Anonymous

    Killer Show! You guys are definitely Rock’n It! There is major “Thunder” going on, but I don’t know if it is just from the the great personalities or the more they drink the better it gets.

    D-Rod and Grape Ape you guys just hit it out of the park. Would love to hang with you guys sometime over a great bottle of vino!

    Nostrovia Gary!

    QOTD 1: No
    QOTD 2: No
    QOTD 3: No, but because Charlotte loves them, I will have to try a few! 😉
    QOTD 4: Yes, I do drink them for the hell of it, for the same reasons as you.

  • Anonymous

    He took three spots! 😛

  • Anonymous

    KMurph way to put the hurt on Coupe about the “Melon” Ha! 😀

  • Anonymous

    Another great episode. Hands down, Ridge makes the best Cali wines I’ve ever had. Nice job.

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    QOTD:
    1: No, a link up maybe?
    2: enough.
    3: yes, can’t remember the names, but been getting overdue avocado (both on the nose and on the palette) 2 times. really weird.
    4: All the time (or just a lot). Very good for every day, love them all (not so much from Italy though)

  • Anonymous

    Still disappointed no BORDEAUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    I hope that I do not fall into that category. Sorry guys 🙂

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    Ahh, good one.

  • Anonymous

    NO! 😛

  • Anonymous

    Very Funny! 🙂

  • Brunellofello

    Will somebody please pick a Brunello!!!

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    He he.

  • D-Rod: YES!!!!! 😀

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    where did my comment go?

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    Anyway, just said well spotted on my favorite wines. Been trying a bit of Australian in general and I must say, not that big of a fan. The only producer that keeps impressing me is Wohlmuth and have not had their riesling yet. But riesling from Alsace on the other hand, ohh yes.
    what are U drinking, except your precious Bordeaux?

  • Anonymous

    lol, awesome.

  • Anonymous

    I am enjoying the Bordeaux as you said and Pinot Noir. I need to get more into Burgundy though, have a few sleeping. The Loire Valley has been getting a lot of play as of late also.

    How was your trip to Barcelona? On Holiday or work?

  • QOTD1: I haven’t heard of it…
    QOTD2: let’s hope.
    QOTD3: No Austrian Rieslings yet.
    QOTD4: Oh Absolutely, Sparkling is good any day.

  • Anonymous

    I likewise think we knocked it out of the park. lol, sent the vid to my s/o (the date in my story), and she apparently laughed to the point of tears. hahaha, good times.

  • Anonymous

    Gary, my apologies, I tried to send an email but I couldn’t get past the security word. If you would like to respond (either here or email) I would greatly appreciate it. This is what I wrote:

    Gary,
    My question to you stems from my very “green” experiences with wine. My best friend is a wine rep in Kansas City and I have been exposed to different wines on a weekend basis. However, I’m confused. I’ll preface this with an analogy.

    I don’t know anything about dogs but this should hold true for the question. When they judge dogs, they base each breed based off a preconceived definition of what it should be like. When i smell/ taste different wines, I don’t know what each varietal should taste like to pick up the different nuances that each bottle brings.

    So, are there certain vintages/bottles that brings what each one should be based off of? One “staple” bottle of wine that says, “this is what a Cab should smell/taste like” From there, we can experience that “staple” bottle and judge every other bottle based off that varietal accordingly?

    Because, what if I taste a $7 bottle of Pinot Noir that tastes more like a Cab or Merlot (not saying it will). Then i try and base other Pinots off that one experience and I’m more lost than when i started.

    Hopefully my question wasn’t too confusing. I’m basically looking for the base components that each varietal should bring to the table so I can expand my pallet and be more knowledgeable.

    Thanks,

    BH

  • Anonymous

    lol, like I said on the boards, I got extra points for awesome.

  • Anonymous

    hahaha, “yep, don’t you drink Champagne every Thursday??”

  • Anonymous

    I won’t say it’s the best Cali Cab I’ve ever tasted, but it was close. I think Gary was being a little shy with the rating–I’d go 94-95. If I weren’t tapped with mailer purchases I’d probably order at least a bottle to put away for a few years. It’s still definitely a baby.

  • Charlotte K. Jensen

    Burgundy is legend. Big fan. And Loire has got some really nice value plays in my opinion (not just Sancerre).

    The trip was great. But not enough time. Too much G&Ts and other stuff that made the trip really crazy. Just quit my job to do my master thesis. Lots of things going on 🙂

  • Anonymous

    lol, do you really think anyone other than the wine pros in that room would spit any of that stuff? No way.

  • Anonymous

    haha, I was like a deer in headlights trying to pick out a bottle. At the end of the day price doesn’t necessarily sway me, so I just went with what I thought was going to be awesome. Unfortunately it was a bit of a disappointment, but them’s the breaks.

  • Anonymous

    I’m wondering if the Kathryn Hall ever opened up later that night.

  • DaveAll

    good show. these four were unknowns, so guess I should pay attention more or they newbies?. smile.
    (Kmurph was hot in the background!)
    Qotd: yes!
    Qotd: ?
    Qotd: how caes
    Qotd: actually many.

  • Anonymous

    Like it…another great episode and it makes me really want to hang with everyone if I get up to that area again.
    Qotd’s: No I have not heard of kahuna’s wine and food shop. I still think the Jet’s don’t have enough experience to win the superbowl next year but definite possibility in 5 years if they stay track. No I have not had any Austrian rieslings and I would like to but the reason why i don’t is its not my all time favorite and I don’t buy wine enough to get into all the time and I have to prioritize some. As for the champagne comment (btw best comment ever gary lol), I don’t get that at restaurants much because i’m too cheap to buy real champagne a lot due to ckc thing. But I get from my friends when I buy bubbly from other regions. For me, I tend to do it more for hot weather and pool/beach side type times or events more.

  • Anonymous

    You probably meant another Gary ;), but I’ll toss out an answer. I had the same question years ago, and I guess it can only be answered by you tasting different wines at different price points. Eventually you settle in on the common factors of the various varietals or blends and eventually have certain expectations.

    What might be extremely helpful is coordinating or attending tastings with friends. Have a “Cabernet” night. Then a Merlot. Bordeaux. You get the idea. Have several bottles to taste through and discuss.

    Just a suggestion.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD1: Never been to Kahuna’s food and wine
    QOTD2: Don’t know much about the Jets’ chances next year
    QOTD3: Never had an Austrian Riesling, been focusing on Germany lately
    QOTD4: I do drink sparkling wine for non-celebratory reasons because it goes well with so many food

  • Anonymous

    Thanks for the insight. I had a feeling that jumping in with both feet would be the answer, I just needed to hear it.

    Thanks again,

    BH

  • Anonymous

    QOTD1: No.
    QOTD2: Don’t know or care.
    QOTD3: Yes. Not sure.
    QOTD4: Yes, but not enough.

    Good fun.

  • Anonymous

    unknown? I’m kind of a big deal… LOL

  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous

    It’s the bro-mance with Troutmonster! LOL….

  • Anonymous

    Thanks! Would have loved to try it later after it was open for a while… finishing my glass after taping it was even getting better! Shame we didn’t have time to decant!

  • Anonymous

    I didn’t name any names…

  • Anonymous

    Really fun show – as were the last two. I can feel the energy jumping off my screen! Congrat’s to you all.

    QOTD:
    1. Kahuna jams, but never been there
    2. No, because they are the Jets and they are just as jinxed as the other Green team, the Eagles.
    3. Yes, but don’t ask me to name them
    4. No, but only because I don’t get to hang with “common sewers” like you guys

    BTW, does DRod remind anyone of a famous Hawaiian surfer dude/musician extraordinaire?

  • Anonymous

    I should have thrown out a “Mott link it up” after my plug… but I don’t think Chris would have appreciated it! LOL..

    For those that asked: Kahuna’s Food and Wine – http://kahunasfoodandwine.com/
    enjoy! We need to get Pat taping some more episodes, maybe increased traffic will be the inspiration.

  • Anonymous

    Great show guys. Wished I could have made it down ……… c’est la vie. Really nice choice of wines. I would have loved to have tried the Valbuena and Monte Bello.

    K’s Wine and Food rocks …… I’ve even made a few of the recipes he’s done.
    Jets suck .
    Drank plenty of Austrian wines …. but usually Gruners or Blaufrankisch
    I like Champagne and Franciacorta occassionally. I don’t do sparkling.

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