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 15, 2008

The Ben
I’ll try a carm this very weekend!
May 15, 2008

UTshock
I loved your t-shirt. Haven’t seen the phrase “Rated Rookie” in a while. It makes me wish my 1986 Jose Canseco Donruss rookie card was still worth something.

I haven’t had a Carmenere before, but I’ll try to seek one out.
May 15, 2008

BF
LOVE your “rated rookie” t-shirt. A little Dunross action from the olden days. Gregg Jeffries? John Olerud??? Griffey Jr.??
May 15, 2008

DON D
THE LATEST CARMENERE OF CHOICE IS THE 2005 BOTALCURA FROM THE RAPEL VALLEY!
May 15, 2008

LuvsChandon
Another great episode, with a bit more subdued GV works for me, gotta stay fresh and change it up a bit!

I gotta try that first one, I love my veggies so much!

THANKS!!! for all you do for your fans and the wine world!

No wristband, No Carmenere, No book (Amazon best get it to me TODAY).

However, I did get my fist WL shipment today, French Wine to CA via NJ!! woohoo!
May 15, 2008

Vivek
QOTD: I had one Concha y Toro carmenere and can hardly recall it. But willing to try more

Amazon RAN OUT OF YOUR BOOK, and now i am waiting even longer to get it. And the uncrate posting is awesome.
May 15, 2008

David Masi
The Purple Angel, but I also enjoy Colvin from Walla Walla and Vina Chochalan Riserva as well.
May 15, 2008

Neil
Scout’s honor.
May 15, 2008

Marcus Guiliano, Aroma Thyme Bistro
Carmenere is our best selling wine by the glass. And the funny thing is most people have never heard of the grape, but once they taste it they love it.

Marcus Guiliano
http://www.MarcusGuiliano.com
May 15, 2008

Pete G
QOTD: Best Carm I’ve had was one from Cline Cellars when we were out there a few years back. Can’t get it out here in NY though
May 15, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
WTF??!! its like someone put decaf in my afternoon espresso!! please go back to regular. QOTD- I had a blend from Baron Rothschild I think it had Carmenere and it was good. Very good QPR
May 15, 2008

ZJK
I look outside my door everyday at least three times waiting for my book. UGH still not here yet, i shouldve ordered it with the express delivery. I thought it was a good show because ive never heard of the grape, and I’m ready to explore it!
May 15, 2008

stewart l
I have had carmenere before but I can’t remmber the names. None of them were noteworthy. I have found many chilean wines to be overoaked
May 15, 2008

Tim
Great show! Nice switch up on the intro …

QOTD: No, but I have one in the rack – maybe tonight is the night!!
May 15, 2008

wayno da wino
GeeVee, Grrrreaaaaaaat Episode!!!! Mooooochoooo Thanx!!!!

QOTD: Don’t think i ever had one……definitely gotta give it a try…..
May 15, 2008

Kyp
I tried to find a Carmenere today store didn’t have it =( I have some Rioja at home I’m gonna try tonight! Love the show =)
May 15, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve had Carmenere but I can’t remember which one(s). I recall one was from a wine club, Club Red, several years ago. We used to get two interesting reds each month to expand our palates!! Club Red was from The Wine Exchange in Orange, CA.
May 15, 2008

Irina
I love carmenere. I have try everyone, that I found here in Sofia. The best and the last one was Casa Silva 2005 Colchagua Valley, Chile. For me this was a 91 points wine.
May 15, 2008

BubbsBaria
Ventisquero ‘Quelat’ Carmenere and just last evening. Although Concha Y Toro’s Terrunyo (single vineyard) is the big winner for me $30 beans, 94pts by Parker. Love to try Concha’s reserve carmenere even above that that Parker gave a 97. Carmenere has hit the big time and it is does have a lovely little tale to tell. I enjoy the chilean blends with loads of merlot alongside carmenere and cab. There is a certain racy, meaty, exotic quality about it I sometimes find irresistable. Good show Gary, there are a lot of fine Carmenere’s out there. Great grill companions too!
May 15, 2008

Phil Freyder
The very best Carmenere varietal I’ve ever tried was Laura Hartwig, from Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Rich, complex, wow!
May 15, 2008

Edward Colcord
Promise.
May 15, 2008

lurkdawg
None of the carmeneres that I’ve had have stood out to me. I seem to remember a few mediocre ones. I do promise to try more, though. I like that the show often reminds me of types of wine that I may be currently ignoring. Thanks.
May 15, 2008

allstonian
liked AYUMA carmenere. unique, spicy nose. ripe red fruit. also, seek out ERRAZURIZ. used to be monster values in the nineties at the local supermarket. probably still are if you can find them-cab, in particular.
May 15, 2008

Robert P.
Not sure if it is the same thing (label is different), I drank the heck out of Concha y’ Tora in grad school. That was a long time ago. Is it possible?
May 15, 2008

Colin
Glad to see a show on Carmenere! I like all the talk about Carmenere’s similarities to Merlot (and how they are often interchanged!). QOTD: Concha Y Toro Cassilerlo Del Diablo