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 15, 2008

BobbyTiger
I’m really getting tired of people making demands on what I should, or should not, do. But what the heck, one more time won’t really matter. Ok…….ok……I promise.
May 15, 2008

T. Reasoner
QOTD – Last week Primus 2004 it was AWESOME $12 at costco.
May 15, 2008

Wine Bloke
Interestingly enough there are some nice Carmenere wines being made in Australia now. But same problem, some overly herbaceous and a green. But I love the substance they deliver. Great Episode.
May 15, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: I didn’t BUY it (as it is outside of my reasonable price range) but I tasted the 2004 Montes Purple Angel Carmenere after I served it to some customers.
May 15, 2008

Zach M.
I promise to try a camenere. I’ll keep an eye out for this grape next time I’m out.
May 15, 2008

Chris Serino
QOTD: I promise to have a carmenere. Happy?

So I turned 21 today… which is good for the wine-drinking experience. I’ve been enjoying your show for a few months now and now I’ll be able to enjoy the wine too.
May 15, 2008

Kirk
Good to see a show on some S. American wines today…Aresti was the last one that I had. A smokin’ deal for $7 a bottle….
May 15, 2008

rimarfish
QOTD: Casillero del Diablo. 7 bottles left from the case i bought i couple of months ago. Great wine for $ 8.
May 15, 2008

C-Fiddy
Put it on the list!
I’ll try anything!
Thanks Gary, for the introduction.
May 15, 2008

Taylor
Great Show picked up the book, not done yet; but loving it obvz!
QOTD I have not had a straight Carmenere, but i promise to drink one on the next week!
May 15, 2008

Pinuck
QOTD: Inama Carmenere Piu, 2005, from Italy oddly enough. Very food friendly especially with sausage, tomato sauce and lamb burgers. Loved it.
May 15, 2008

T. Bone
Casa Silva Reserva. Seems like carmeneres tend to fall into one of the two camps you hit on this show: overly vegetal and a little difficult, or cleaned up and cab-like (like the tomboy skater chick who cleans up well?). Would you agree or do you see more range? Definitely a grape I look for, and a good number of reasonably priced ($10-15) options are out there.
May 15, 2008

CB
QOTD Now this is weird. I just picked up the 2006 Montgras Reserva Carmenere yesterday because I never heard of type of grape before. I really enjoy this type of wine. Will look out for more..
May 15, 2008

foulmouthpoet
I absolutely promise to try a camenere.
jq
May 15, 2008

Ryan from WV
QOTD: PKNT intresting entry level Carmenere…tasted like a smoked green bell pepper…with some dried raspberries.
May 15, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – the Concha Y Toro Diablo brand.

I think the thick juice is called fruit nectar, btw…
May 15, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Gary, I know I’ve had a blend with Carmenere in it, but have no idea who produced it ? I’ll try one as soon as I’m off the anti-biotics for a sinus infection, Arrghh !
May 15, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary,

Had a million CarmenereÂ´s down here… please at some point in your life, try the CarmÃn de Peumo bottling from Concha y Toro, pricey and hard to find, but oh my, is it worth every cent… serioiusly, top 25 wines of all time, that is one of them for me.

Hey I got my Amazon books (6) but would love for you to sign them… any way to do that? I missed your NYC book signing by a day, had to fly out to San Jose on tuesday… bummer.
May 15, 2008

caleb
qotd-dont remember because i ran into a bad streak and switched over to malbec as a preferred south american qpr wine.
May 15, 2008

Paulo P.
QOTD: I had my fair share of CarmÃ©nÃ¨re. It’s on the 60 mark, I guess. After all, I am going for a South American wines specialization. I personally think they are excellent for blends, and too hard to tame to become a nation representative as Malbec is for Argentina. When it achieves perfection, it is luscious, full bodied, coherent and new worldly with a hint of green. When it is rushed to comply with demand, it is green as a decorative fern (similar to Leatherleaf Fern).

I suggest the already mentioned: Botalcura, Calina, Santa Ema and Anakena. My favorites are Anakena and Terra Andina (excellent budget CarmÃ©nÃ¨re) and Santa Ema and Perez Cruz.

P.S. Enough begging, I don’t want a wristband anymore!
May 15, 2008

Rob Csenar
QOTD: not yet but will try.
May 15, 2008

Mark Neustadt
QOTD: Never had one… I PROMISE I’ll buy the next one I see and try it out.

On the “trust your own palate” thing… I just had a bloody mary that my friend made for me. It was the BEST bloody mary I’ve ever had. Flat out…. bar none. It. Was. The. Best.

Even with that, we decided to pick nits and I explained that I would like a little lemon and a little less heat. We tried again and HOT DAMN…. I was near the big O. He said he liked it better the other way.

It just goes to show, everyone’s palate is different.

GV: What’s the best bloody mary you’ve ever had?
May 14, 2008

NY Pete
Can’t get next to you … The Temptations … last Carmenere – 2005 Botalcura Carmenere La Porfia Grand Reserve … and it rocked !
May 14, 2008

roger
never tried Carmenere but would love to, too bad there is no way i can find Carmenere on local washington liquor stores. If only winelibrary can ship to WA, sign……
May 14, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: I promise!
Even tho none of these wines brought the thunder on this episode, please continue to do more shows on little known varietals. HOW ABOUT SOME GREEK WINES!!! LOTS OF SOME VERY ANCIENT VARIETALS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR AGES!