Episode #30 - Pinot Noir goes Sideways…in Chile????

April 10, 2006

2003 Agustinos Pinot Noir Reserve

Watch this amazing episode as Gary Vaynerchuk from Wine Library finds that Chile can make world class Pinot Noir for under $20 a bottle. This is a great episode to prove if you look hard enough there are some great deals out there.

12 Responses

1. about 28 months ago

   wpacker

   Gary,
   Thanks for the “insider” information. This is the type of approach needed for those of us on limited wine budgets and limited exposure, yet a growing knowledge of wine quality. I got six bottles before it sold out and have really enjoyed two of them.
   Keep doing it!

2. about 27 months ago

   Paul Steinberg

   Gary, I think you were right on with your tasting notes on this wine. Received a case and tried it last night and was NOT disappointed. Thanks

3. about 27 months ago

   Jim

   This is one time when I find myself in total disagreement with GV. I bought three bottles of this wine and opened one the other night. Cork was fine. As I poured it into the decanter, I immediately noticed the very thin, pale color as opposed to the rich dark color GV describes in the video. The nose was ok, but in no way did I get the “exceptional fruit” aromas and flavors. The mid palate was unremakable and the finish was weak. Perhaps another bottle could be better, but I doubt that it could possibly rise to the level described by GV. Is it worth $9.99? Maybe, but there are other wines at this price point that offer more value. I would recommend trying a single bottle before rushing out to grab a case.

4. about 23 months ago

   Brandon M

   How did I not buy a case of this?
   How did I not comment on this?

   I really missed the boat on this.

   B

5. about 22 months ago

   Mike F.

   WL is out of the Agustinos ‘03 offering but it looks like they got in some ‘05. Here is the link..

   http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8728

   I wonder what happened to the ‘o4?

   I couldn’t find any reviews of this vintage online, (hey it’s really young) but for 10 bucks it’s worth trying a bottle or two. A tasting report on the ‘04 showed some 88-90 rated pinots for around 20 bucks. The article talked about non-traditional grape varieties for the region being used like Pinot Noir and Syrah. In stock as of 10-02-06. ..Time to catch the boat.

6. about 15 months ago

   yowens44

   wow- wish i would have watched this episode when it came out. too bad augustino’s is sold out. I will definitely search out chilean pinot!

7. about 14 months ago

   David Canada

   I have never seen a chilean pinot up here…..Damn

8. about 14 months ago

   David Canada

   I have never seen a chilean pinot up here…..Damn

9. about 11 months ago

   WA Ambassador

   I’ve had Chilean merlot before and loved it. It’s good to know that they have good pino too. I’ll have to try some out.

10. about 11 months ago

    GrapeStuff

    Looks like I need to seek out more Chilean PN. I have had some syrah and cab. sauv. that I have thought were pretty good (and some that I have thought were not). It would be interesting if you did an update to this show with some Chilean PN that is available today that you think shows how good this juice can be.

11. about 6 months ago

    The Fanjestic

    Hey GV - do you still back the statement that Chilean pinot is going to be huge? Good quick episode, and this wine is probably gone, but I will seek it out.

12. about a month ago

    Dan Leavy

    some really good wine deals to be had from chile

    word 30 “Russian”

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