Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Any Opportunities?

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Any Opportunities? – Episode #466

May 15, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the Cabernet Sauvignon from CHILE and chats some with the Vayniacs at the end of the taping!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Walnut Crest Cabernet SauvignoChilean Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Rita 120 Cab SauvChilean Cabernet Sauvignon
Casa Lapostolle Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Montes Alpha Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet Sauvignon

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May 15, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Thanks yet again GVee! Just a quick comment: Even a show where you are 0-4 on thunder brought does NOT mean it was not a good show. It’s just as important for us to know what to stay away from as what to seek out. You can’t lose!

QOTD: I am still surprised that one can get decent deals on wines from Spain and Portugal, given the dollar debacle!

THANKS for all you do, and keep it up!
May 15, 2008

Jerry Bob
Whats shocking to me is the response weather positive or not to decanting. Is there a guideline to vintages or varietals, or both factors?
May 15, 2008

DaveyDonut
I’ve had the 2005 Montes Syrah Alpha and it was the biggest oak monster I’ve ever had, so I was just waiting for you to find the oak in this one! Definitely not my cup of tea…

QOTD: Wine prices! Yeah yeah, everyone’s talking about the Dollar decline against the Euro, so yes, European wine prices are going up. But so are domestic prices! It’s ridiculous. You can’t get a decent Oregon Pinot Noir for under $40 these days. Just a few years ago they were $20. You can’t get a good Washington Cabernet for under $30. That’s just where those wines are playing now… I guess it’s just the cost to produce wine in this country is much greater than it is in other countries, but it’s totally annoying… despite the dollar decline, I still think most of the value wines (for my pallate) are coming from Europe. As an aside, though, you know those French oak barrels are quite expensive, and all of the top Oregon Pinot Noir producers use barrels from Burgundy. I was at BergstrÃ¶m recently and was told that the cost of the barrels, due to the dollar decline, is definitely effecting their prices, and they’re going to have to raise prices of the wine as a result. So the dollar sucking STILL hurts our domestic wine prices… something I had not originally thought of.

David
May 15, 2008

Frank B
HAVE A GREAT VACATION. l love some of the Argentinian Malbecsand the prices are good.
May 15, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Good show enjoy the Cabs lately my favorite Cali Cab in the 10 to 12 bone range has to be J. Lohr and from Chile in the 11 bone range is Root1
You and Lizzy have a great time lose your laptop for a week and rediscover why you love her.
May 15, 2008

Stan Vasily
I am surprised on How many people drink wine so young and Don`t have a clue how to store it. Of all my close friends I am the only one that has a cellar. They think I am some kind of freak to have about 40 cases in storage, but they are the first to Drule when I pull one out. Ps I get invited to dinner at everyones house………..What gives. Ps. Have Lots of 04 & 05 French and I feel like I am sitting on the Golden ege!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 15, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: it shocks me every day that people buy crappy overpriced wine at grocery stores when they could go to a wine shop around the corner, spend less, and drink much better wine. HELP THEM GARY!
May 15, 2008

yowens
QOTD: I had a Greco di Tufo last week which was killer! I whole new grape (for me) that I have discovered and enjoyed so far.
May 15, 2008

GrapeStuff
Good ep, GV – I do like the new laid-back-drinky-talky format to the show.

Have a great vacay with Lizzie – enjoy yourselves!

QOTD: I have been doing a lot of reading lately about wine regions – and the biggest thing that has surprised me is the “confusion-factor” with French wines. Granted, the regions of Bordeaux can be confusing, especially for a wine newb (which I still consider myself), but a little time spent educating yourself definitely helps clarify varietal-Bordeaux regional relationships, etc. I think that is why a lot of newbies drink Aussie, Calli, or South American wines – a bit more consumer friendly. Not sure if this is SO much of a surprise, but just thought I’d share.
May 15, 2008

boegemann
QOTD: The expansion of the Champagne AOC in France.
May 15, 2008

M
I wasn’t planning on buying wine at Costco today but it “jumped into my cart”. I was thinking Carmenere but I bought Montes Alpha Syrah and Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon. I also bought 2 non-Chilean wines.
May 15, 2008

ninefingers
sorry, can’t watch.
The RSS feed using quicktime stops at 2-3 minutes(i get the intro and then d/l stops) and the .MOV will not download
May 15, 2008

RC
Chile two days in a row…will we see a day three on Chile possible?
May 15, 2008

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: The high price, especially of new releases.
May 15, 2008

Chris Serino
Fun show, Gary. Have fun on your vacation. I am!

QOTD: It’s all a surprise to me. I’m such a noob to the wine world.
May 15, 2008

Withnail
This looks good – wow – at least 3/4 are readily available in this market.
I may taste along later tonight!
May 15, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Let’s see, QOTD — last month? Recent CaliCab release prices!
May 15, 2008

Omallley
I’m enjoying the Chilean theme the past couple days…from a QPR standpoint, it can be a fantastic place to start looking (especially for Cab Sauvs).

Looking forward to seeing the episode…
May 15, 2008

Tim Vining
wow, top 10!!!
May 15, 2008

EricB
Nice theme. Whites next?
May 15, 2008

CuriousInStLouis
Just got back from the wine store…a Gruner Veltliner, Gewurtztraminer, and a St. Estephe Bordeaux.
May 15, 2008

GrapeStuff
Top 10 – South America Bringin’ the Thunder!
May 15, 2008

KyBoy
Top 10…that’s what I’m talking about boyeeeeezzzz
May 15, 2008

BF
I actually have some Chilean cabernet sitting out right now — “ghetto decanting” in the open bottle.
May 15, 2008

dcseven
Hoping Chile can bring some new thunder.