South African red wines

South African red wines – Episode #321

September 26, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 South African red wines and gives you his 2 cents!

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“Another good episode with an excellent topic. I need to try slightly …” by Phredd
“Never had a wine from South Africa but aside from over-oaked wines the…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Peacock Ridge MerlotSouth African Merlot
2005 Seidelberg Pinotage Roland’s ReserveSouth African Pinotage
2004 Rustenberg John X MerrimanSouth African Red Meritage

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September 27, 2007

Valerie
I love fruity cheerios mixed with whole-grain cheerios!
September 27, 2007

BW
QOTD : Golden grahams…. yum !
September 27, 2007

wayno da wino
Cool Episode!! Bringin’ da South African
Thunder! Da Peacock Ridge & Rustenberg
sound like Winners.

QOTD: Anything dats Whole Grain w/vitamins
September 27, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: Fruity Pebbles.
September 27, 2007

BelgianBeerMistress
Gary, I tried a Pinotage last year. I picked it up out of curiosity on my way to dinner with my husband for our anniversary. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was extremely fruity. A little too much for my taste. Although my husband really liked it. After today’s show, I would give it another go, seeing how different they can be.

QOTD: Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds. Pure Heroin.
September 27, 2007

Andy
Love the fruit BOMBS G ,, South Africa is happening .. Need to try Ernie Els effort…
QOTD—- Oatmeal Squares with sliced banana
September 27, 2007

JC
QOTD: Bare Naked stuff
September 27, 2007

Taylor
QOTD I’m gonna have to go with Golden grahams and I’m Cuckoo for Coco Puffs, but for a more mature cereal honey nut shredded wheat and Puffins Peanut Butter cereal is awsome! Haven’t tried any south african wines yet but i plan do in the up coming weeks after watching the show.
September 27, 2007

Jayhitek
Is it my screen or is Gary working in the dark?
September 27, 2007

Bal
Cheerios with half and half a just ripe banana – yum!
September 27, 2007

Dusty
for my money it’s hard to beat Cookie Crisp. I mean everyone loves cookies and milk, so why not have them for breakfast? Good info in a good episode. Much fun, thanks.
September 27, 2007

Orion Slayer
Wow a 90 point fruit bomb! Too bad it wasn’t true to the Merlot flavor. I’d like to try it anyway.
It’s funny that your palate doesn’t like oak: doesn’t oak make a good pallet?

QOTD: Capn’ Crunch Peanutbutter cereal!!!
September 27, 2007

Billr
QOTD: Frosted shredded wheat.
September 27, 2007

Mike S.
Gary does an episode on South African reds and I’m leaving for France tonight to watch the USA play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup… Coincidence? I doubt it.

Regarding the Rustenberg, have a bottle in my cellar right now and I’m very excited to open it, although I have to admit that for myself and amongst the people I know who follow South African wine, the most respected winery right now is Boekenhoutskloof. Their Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are some of the best wines I’ve ever had. Anywhere.
September 27, 2007

Billr
Great show.
September 27, 2007

mrzitro
QOTD: As a kid it was Frosted Flakes. Now it’s Corn Flakes with Half & Half (light cream).

I like wine history so thanks for the Pinotage lesson. Further explanation on the name: The Cinsault grape is also known as Hermitage. Pino (from Pinot Noir) + tage (Hermitage) = Pinotage.

You gave a pass on the Seidelberg because of the oak monster. I’ve never had a Pinotage. Should I go with the Kanonkop 2004 to show me what a Pinotage should be?
September 27, 2007

akellner
QOTD: Cereals: Kashi — Good and good for you — and Honey Nut Cheerios. I haven’t had too many SA wines, molderbosch sauvignon blanc and Graham Beck Pinno (pinnotage), which is very unusual and I like with grilled meat and even pizza. I admit I wouldnt have gone for a merlot or bordeaux-style blend, but I’m intreagued by your opinion of the region. I’ll have to try.
September 27, 2007

Raphael S
Too bad the Pinotage was overoaked: they can be wonderful wines.

QOTD: I’m a huge cold cereal fan, and lately I can’t get enough of Post Selects Cranberry Almond Crunch. I’ve been really digging the cranberries in it. Not too many cereals offer those little great tasting berries.
September 27, 2007

Saftig
QOTD-I’m a grown up but I don’t want to grow up. As a kid it was Frosted Rice Krinkles and I still gravitate to sweet cereals-gonna have to go with Golden Grahams but they have a quick sog factor if you don’t eat them quickly enough.
September 27, 2007

Deano
Gary good episode i need to get those two wines they both sound good to me.

QOTD:
-I really like the quaker oat squares yummmmmm.
September 27, 2007

Pamela
QOTD: I am cuckoo Coco puffs but I don’t eat them anymore
My QOTD – who the guy on camera two and what does the stain look like on the rug in front of your table?
September 27, 2007

Jeff
Ever since you picked up tones of Apple Jacks cereal I have been readdicted, (that most certainly isn’t a word) as I was in my childhood.
September 27, 2007

Joe Po
Gary, thanks for all the info on SA wines. The pinotage facts were enlightening.
QOTD:Quaker Oatmeal Squares!
September 27, 2007

Nadine
When I do eat cereal I like Raisin Bran & Rice Krispies + added fruits -
September 27, 2007

daverdude
Yes, South Africa does Have some interesting Wines
More exposure should be advertised $