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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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

920albert
This wrist band rookie will try a Carmenere.
May 14, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: Terra Mater’s Paso del Sol was the most recent Carmenere I tried, about a week ago. It was total crap. I’m not surprised that the Frontera was a loser for you; while Concha y Toro does make some great wines — and their slightly higher end Casillero del Diablo is perhaps the greatest QPR carmenere on the market — nevertheless, their low-end Frontera line has always disappointed me. While Chile is generally a very reliable source for low-end (
May 14, 2008

eastportorican
GV, QOTD: What a coincidence, last carmenere was concha y toro. We agree.What was that song? Four Tops? ” Can’t get next to you”. Mouthful of barnyard rotting hay. I’ve been trying it over the last year or so and it just doesn’t get any better to my pallette.
May 14, 2008

brorjace
Cono Sur makes a Cab Carm blend that i’ve had…I don’t remember if I’ve had a straight Carm wine.
May 14, 2008

Stu
QOTD: I have had three, I do not recall the names. 2 were under $10 and were greeen as green can be. The third was $17 and was pretty good, still had some vegetal, but good core of plum.
May 14, 2008

Winston Abernathy
Don’t think I’ve ever had a Carmenere but promise to pick one up on my weekly trip to the local wine shop.
May 14, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – I have never had one, but definitely will try one. My goal is to try every wine in the world
May 14, 2008

michelleorbitelle
Cool to see your show on Carmenere! I don’t think I’ve ever tried one but I definitely will do so! Thanks!
May 14, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
As usual , another good show!
QOTD: I’ve had them before but can’t recall the names. I never had one I liked, though, so I, for one, would certainly appreciate you letting us know which you think are the best! THANKS!
May 14, 2008

Katherine
QOTD: Never had it, never even heard of it! But you bet your bottom dollar that I’m gonna try it!
May 14, 2008

EricB
Just went to a Chilean wine tasting. Really liked the Sauv Blancs. I brought a ViÃ±a Santa Rita Carmenere… it was good – nice meaty smell & flavors, went well with the grilled italian sausage I brought.
May 14, 2008

willrun4wine
Hi Gar!! Yes, I had some wonderful wines at the Wollersheim Winery with fellow vayniacs Kristen and Michelle. I’ve never had a Carmenere, and I can’t make any promises but I will keep it in mind for the future.
May 14, 2008

Kristen
Too bad the wines were duds today! We had a lot of good wines today! Went to Wollersheim Winery in Prarie du Sac, WI for the tour and tasting.

QOTD: It’s been awhile, but I’ve had 2 Carmeneres- 2005 La Misiones Gran Cuvee and a blend with 60%, the 2005 Inama Carmenere Piu. Have to try more!
May 14, 2008

Ross Heeter
The end of a relationship.

Just received Gary’s book in the mail today, and was astounded to only find 1 Washington State wine represented. For a man that has been such a proponent and ambassador for the state, this is perplexing and disappointing. The only conclusion I could come up with was that Gary and I just do not share similar palates, so it is Goodbye.
May 14, 2008

Kurt
QOTD: I last had a carmenere when I was in Chile a few months ago. The name of the producer escapes me (probably from Casa Lapostelle). We visited so many wineries, including Aquitania (tiny boutique), Almaviva, Casa Lapostelle, Neyen, and so many more.
May 14, 2008

Dominus
Good show though what does one expect from a very finicky varietal.

QOTD: Yes, love the Car juice and I’ve had the Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva which I thought was quite tasty.
May 14, 2008

LIttle Jonny H
I like the South American approach!

QOTD: Wow! By chance, I was drinking the Casa Silva Reserva (’05) before I watched WLTV today! This is my first carmenere, and am surprised by how long it took a RP rated wine to open up (24 hours, with about 2/3 of that in the ‘fridge). It was terrible within the first few hours of opening, but now is very rich and ripe, with prominent red fruit flavors on the attack. The nose is a nice balance of old and new with some dirt-bomb and slight tobacco layered over the fruit on the nose. There’s even a nice mid palate of strawberries and vanilla! This is probably the best wine I’ve had in the last month, though last night it was in the bottom 3!!!
May 14, 2008

Dave Ramsey
Gary,
Two lurkers in Greensboro have watched all your episodes since January and have been going back and watching the earlier ones. We will try a Carmenere this weekend.
Dave and Sandy Ramsey
May 14, 2008

asokks00
I was at the Cleveland wine show and I saw a Carmenere but the vendor was out because there were so many people who were interested in trying it! I’ll get one this week -> promise.

Did just order the book and I’m excited!
May 14, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Ive actually had the concha y torro carmenere….didnt enjoy it very much.

–RH
May 14, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Don’t remember, but it’s been within the past couple months.
I’ve tried plenty of Carmenere, but only in the past couple years or so.
May 14, 2008

ridehood
Hmmmm…Can’t remember the last one I had, but I tried quite a few while traveling in Chile last fall, and wow, some are delicious. I have been pretty disappointed with what I have been finding stateside and wish someone would start importing Misiones de Rengo Carmenere, it was our go to wine down there. It was available at three levels; Carmenere, Reserva, and Gran Reserva. If I remember correctly, the Reserva was our favorite and came in at a whopping 7 bones. The monster reared its ugly head in the Gran Reserva, so not worth it.

Gary, look into this wine, I think it would really hit well up here. Find someone going down there to bring you back a bottle or two to try, and please import it! Its great, I would order the first case from you for sure.
May 14, 2008

FJDR
Never had one. I promise to try one…..
May 14, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Oh yeah – got my 2 copies of 101 Wines by GV!. I’ll be reading tonight with a glass of Carmenere.
May 14, 2008

Exdamyankee
QOTD: Never had a Carmenere. But I *promise* to find one over the next 30 days!