Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance

Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance – Episode #465

May 14, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the very interesting grape that has many buzzing in the wine industry.

Update: The 10 wristbands have been claimed.

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“QOTD: Entry level Errazuriz carmenere. It was pretty good, not too moc…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Concha Y Toro CarmenereChile Carmenere
2005 Chono CarmenereChile Carmenere
2006 Errazuriz Carmenere Single VineyardChile Carmenere

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May 14, 2008

Jon Ward
The last Carmenere I had was the Natura 2006 vintage and I liked it quite a bit. I’ve been looking for others to try but unfortunately, the wine selection in my part of the world is pretty laughable and WL can’t ship to TN
May 14, 2008

Omallley
Great show Gary!

My last Carmenere was a Concha Y Toro, but I had a little more luck with it than you did (it was a Casillero del Diablo lable). From the sounds of things, it was like an imaginary mix between the Errazuriz (defintiely oaked) and the conha y toro (a little green) you tried today…
May 14, 2008

Slats
I promise…if I can find one this weekend.
May 14, 2008

Derek F.
Cool show.

QOTD: never had one but I promise to try.
May 14, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
I almost fell out of my chair laughing when you sniffed the Y Toro. I wondered if it would be too veggie even for you.

QOTD — I’ve had it in some blends, but the last 100% was the 2003 Concha Y Toro, actually, which I was not impressed by.
May 14, 2008

Jay
QOTD: The last one that I remember was from Colvin, out of Walla Walla. It was a while ago, but I remember it being pretty good.

An idea… You should have a mini American flag under your table so you can have that in one hand with your 2X4 (the over-oaked wine) in the other to really represent Hacksaw JD.

Good show.
May 14, 2008

ray-ray
Nice Show and You were GREAT on Conan GV…

Qotd: I haven’t tried Carmenere before, but I PROMISE to add one to my next mix case…
May 14, 2008

Scott EJ
Don’t remember the last one. I still check daily for that Vina Chocolan Grand Reserve to become available.
May 14, 2008

Dale Cruse
I have WLTV wristbands (all three of them) coming out the wazoo!
May 14, 2008

Brossi
Never had one, I will seek out one but apparently none from this episode…
May 14, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: We found Carmenere a few years ago and have found several that we love as well, so I believe you Gary. The last great one I had was probably a PKNT Carmenere. It wasn’t anything outstanding, but it was solid and I’d drink it again.
May 14, 2008

DaveyDonut
Your shirt totally rules!! I need to get one of those… Speaking of. Have you looked into baseball card prices lately? It’s ridiculous. I thought it was bad enough in the early 90s when there were about 6 different brands, but once EVERYONE started coming out with different “special series” I knew the industry was doomed.. there were like 15 different Fleer series going at once! And at the time, every card in the series was worth $50, when a Don Mattingly rookie card was worth $45. I haven’t picked up a Becket since the early 90s, but I remember even then the first 40 years of baseball cards were like 8 pages long, and the last 5 years was like 20 pages. I’m sure they can’t even publish everything now! But case in point, I remember around 1993 my Upper Deck Ken Griffy Jr. rookie card was worth around $125, and now it’s worth about $25!!! That’s so sad… I also have an autographed Donrus “Rated Rookie” Greg Maddux card that’s worth like $20

What’s this show about again? Wine? Hmm…

QOTD: 2003 Botalcura CarmÃ©nÃ¨re La Porfia Grand Reserve that I got from you guys! 91.6 point average on cellartracker.

David
May 14, 2008

SugaredViolets
I’ve emailed for a wristband!! PLEASE! I *need* one…

Never had a Carmenere–promise to have one!
May 14, 2008

James
Montes has done some perfectly serviceable CarmenÃ¨re. I like them a lot, especially since they’re inexpensive and unique, but haven’t had too many lately.
May 14, 2008

RichG
I have had some Chilean wine but not Carmenere. Thanks for pointing them out to us.
May 14, 2008

GrapeStuff
Congrats on yesterday’s book release!! (Already have all 3 wristbands). Great showing on Cramer yesterday – I was looking forward to see how both of your energies worked on camera – think it worked REALLY well. A blast to watch.

QOTD: Just looked at my consumption history on Cellartracker, and it appears I have never had a 100% carmenere bottle. Will promise to try one, hopefully my luck will be better than yours on todays show.
May 14, 2008

Scott
Iâ€™ve never had a Carmenere, but I promise to try one, soon.
May 14, 2008

boegemann
QOTD: I’ve never had a Carmenere. I’ve seen one bottle from France in a local store and have contemplated trying it, but after today’s episode, I’m kinda skeptical.

I PROMISE to try a Carmenere sometime before the end of June, IF I can find a bottle from Chile and it’s not one from this episode.

Good show, and you were great on Conan!
May 14, 2008

John D.
QOTD – Have not tried one before, but I PROMISE to try at least one or two!
May 14, 2008

Marc
Haven’t had carmenere, but ok ok..I promise to find some (other than those reviewed today)
May 14, 2008

Panosh
QOTD: Have not had one yet, but will look for one over the $12 price point.

Great Conan show.
May 14, 2008

Shawn
Top something…
May 14, 2008

KyBoy
I’ve had one w/in the past year, but can’t remember the name. I’m always down for a change and will look for one next time I’m out.
May 14, 2008

KWC
I would be so rediculously stoked if I could get a wristband. I may lose sleep over this

Not big on the carmenere, or really chile in general.