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

Chrisfs
Never had a Carmenere but the $4.39 one may be worth it on price alone.
May 14, 2008

elMattador
The book arrived today! WOOHOO! Will be reading that through out the week. Just from scanning through it I can tell it will be a great informative read. BTW Where did you get a Rated Rookie T-shirt?? Takes me back to my 84 – 91 Donruss baseball card days. I gots to get one

QOTD Last Carmenere I had was Natura Carmenere Organic. Wasnt bad. We sell a decent amount of it.
May 14, 2008

laposte
QOTD:

Haven’t had many, the last one was SANTA RITA CARMENERE 120
May 14, 2008

jaydanahy
I’ll try one…why not…I’ll wish list the Errazuriz.
May 14, 2008

Sichuan Peppercorn
I promise to try one. Really. It put it on the list while I was watching.
May 14, 2008

laurie in VT
QOTD: I promise we will try one- or more.

I wonder if decanting would have helped any of today’s wines?
May 14, 2008

Timmy
QOTD: Promise to try one. I will have to get on line earlier for a wristband!
Keep up the great mission!
May 14, 2008

Bacchi_buller
QOTD: Only tried one, Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, that I found at Trader Joe’s. Quite good as far as I can remember, definitely good QPR.
May 14, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Actually, this is one varietal that I have had. And I think the last one I tried was the Frontera Concha y Toro. I remember liking it. I don’t remember why. I promise to try more Carmenere =)
May 14, 2008

BobMac
QotD: I’ve never had one, but I promise to try one next time I see it.
May 14, 2008

E-Dub
Gary,

LOVE Carmenere! First experience with it was in a chilean flight at a local tapas joint about 18 months ago. It was a Vina Santa Ema Reserve that was from the 90’s. One of the most memorable wines I’ve ever had and a light bulb going off in the development of my palate.

I can specifically remember the nose having overwhelming mocha and coffee notes that were backed up on the mid-palate. The finish was exceptionally long with chocolate covered strawberries and cloves. Looked for it ever since, and have tasted every other carmenere that I have seen in the PLCB or on a menu.

Some are really bad, but some are equally magical.

E-Dub (Still a wristband rookie)

Ps… Since you’re into new things how about a Tavel show for summer and mothers day?
May 14, 2008

Askold Shegedyn
never had a carmenere. Promise to try one soon.
May 14, 2008

RANDI
I PROMISE to try a Carmenere!
Gary! Youre the best…thank you for introducing all these new wines into my world!!
May 14, 2008

Swebb
Santa Rita Reserva ‘05 and Casillero del Diablo ‘06…..they’re about all a pittsburgh yuppie can find/afford, but don’t take that as a complaint. My developing/non-discriminating palate enjoyed both quite a bit.
May 14, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Thanks for the show and book signing Gary.

QQTD: I haven’t had one…but definitely interested in trying one out. I didn’t even know these existed.
May 14, 2008

Donna Mega
QOTD: Not that big a fan of Chilean wines, but do enjoy Casa Lapastolle. I have had carmenere, possibly even the Frontera served at a party, and I received one for Christmas(I think 10-15 dollar range). I tried it and didn’t care for it, therefore, do not remember the name.
May 14, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: I don’t remember the producer but it was from Washington.
May 14, 2008

terroirist
Nice show . I went through a Concha Y Toro – Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil) Carmenere phase for a while.. For the price it’s tasty. The lower end Concha y toro isn’t the best but, I dig the dirt. I predicted a while back that this was going to be the new Break out grape .. Taking over the Pino Noir craze.. I was wrong. .. I think It’s propbaby Malbec.. Who cares really.. Anyway.. I am always willing to try Carmenere. It have had pleasant experience with it over all.. And turned some friends onto it, who would have probably not strayed away from their yellow tail a while back..

aka Mike in Nebraska
May 14, 2008

Seattle Matt
Glad to see a Carmenere episode! I really love this grape and if you look hard you can find some real value.

QOTD: Viu Manent Reserva 2006…it is a little harsh but I am cellaring a couple for a few years from now….
May 14, 2008

thefanstic
Chilean wines can try all they want – they still haven’t proresse very far past dirt in a bottle. Was that too snobby? Oh well – I’m wine snob that loves comic books.
May 14, 2008

James
I’ve had quite a few carmeneres, but none of them were memorable. I’ll always try one if it’s a good value, but it’s not a unique varietal that I seek out.
May 14, 2008

manonthemoon
QOTD: I have tried various Carmenere, but either I was not a huge fan,or there was a malbec in the tasting group that I feel in love with. Maybe I will do a little homework and find one that sounds like something that I would dig and try it.
May 14, 2008

Charlie Berg
Man, that show kinda left me feeling like I need a hug. But interesting.
I will promise to try a Carmenere this month.
May 14, 2008

Gobi
QOTD – Carmin de Peumo 2003 by Concha y Toro
May 14, 2008

agentorange
QOTD: We promise.