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

Lyndal
Giddee Yup. Good show.
May 15, 2008

Eric R
I am a lurker no more….

QOTD: I was able to go to my first French wine tasting last night, and I was surprised about so many things. I was most surprised at just how vast the difference is between old world and new world styles. I do not generally prefer Chardonnay and Merlot, but my favorite wines of the event were a 100% Chardonnay white Burgundy and a Merlot based Bordeaux from St. Emilion. Huge difference compared to California.
May 15, 2008

Badgerann
QOTD: How very much alike Australian Cab and Shiraz is starting to taste. Not a good trend.
May 15, 2008

UTshock
I think wine prices surprise me the most, especially the price of some domestic varietals like Napa Cabs or Pinots from anywhere. I was wine tasting in the Santa Rita Hills a couple weeks ago, and I couldn’t believe that a single vineyard Pinot was at least $40, probably closer to $50. Most of the values I find these days come from outside the US, which is shocking considering what the dollar is doing.
May 15, 2008

asokks00
QOTD: The crazy grapes I’ve never heard of especially from Eastern Europe! e.g. Slovenia
May 15, 2008

Rick D
Loved the show, as always. Goes to show there is still affordable wines that bring the thunder. Go try to find a Cali cab that rocks for under 10 bones, not happening. I have 2 Chilean cabs in the wine fridge, but haven’t tried any yet.

Still waiting for Amazon to ship my 2 copies of your book, just checked and they aren’t shipping until Monday. Sadness reigns, I guess I had better pull the cork on one of those bottles.

QOTD: Being a newbie to the wine world, I find it fascinating the amount of information available on the subject. I have several books that I am reading to learn as much as I can. Many of these “encylopedias” are heavy on France with little to no info on places like Chile.
May 15, 2008

Tim
Love the new format Gary! Its a bit more coherent.
May 15, 2008

T. Reasoner
QOTD – the price of a good pinot is like $30 bones… can you advise of some reasonably priced pinot noir or burgandy?
May 15, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: The thing that surprised me the most over the past few months actually is the quality of wines that Sam’s Club is offering. I would never expect to go to a Sam’s and expect to see wines from Darioush or Dolce especially for prices far under that of the winery or even local wine shops.

–RH
May 15, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: all of the varietals you have taked about and tasted….blew me away there are so many…

Got my copy of the book today….good weekend read!!
May 15, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: The differences between wines from the same area. Same grapes, same style, different tastes.
May 15, 2008

Gonzo
QOTD: I’m always shocked by how interesting the world of wine is, and how much there is to learn and explore.

Thanks for the ep gv.
May 15, 2008

Purple Tooth
QOTD: I guess what surprises me is that so many people from all walks of life are drinking wine. I think the reason for that is that there lots of pretty good wines at reasonable prices that are readily available. Have fun on your trip. Maybe you will share some videos of your trip when you get back.
May 15, 2008

Dr. Dan
Great week of shows, Gary. The passion is alive and well.

QOTD: I’m continually surprised by how wine (especially red) is flavor transformed by the food one eats with it.
May 15, 2008

Jordan
First time comment here for myself. Love the show Gary, would love to see a Vancouver appearance ( I know I speak for many more as well). Cheers,

Jordan
May 15, 2008

Patrick SF
Once again great show by starting off with tasting the wines. Good to see value wines I can find at the grocery store bringing on some thunder. I like the reference to Italians in Tuscany burning their garbage on the nose and will seek out that wine just for that experience. It’s surprising the sensory memories wine can evoke.

QOTD: I’ve started admiring the colors on roses wines as I try more of them. Was glad to hear yesterday Mario Batali (WNYC Leonard Lopate show) is a big fan of this varietal too. Any possibility he might appear on your show too?
May 15, 2008

BobbyTiger
I used to drink quite a bit of Walnut Crest Merlot, basically because of the price range, but haven’t been back to it for a few years. Am now anxious to try the Cab. Most of the wines I currently consume are from California and Argentina, with price points in the $. I find Argentina Melbecs a tremendous value. And by the way…………………….what’s this about a vacation?
May 15, 2008

ChrisH
I like the new format Gary! You better be coming to Indianapolis

QOTD: I had a white Bordeaux that I got at a great price. It definitely brought the thunder for being around $10.
May 15, 2008

John
QOTD – Biggest thing that’s surprised me was finding this show! I had been wanting to get into wine for a while (I’m typically an amber rum drinker), and didn’t really know where to start, until I found the show (thanks to Internet Superstar). It’s really motivated me to just say heck with it, go out, and pick up anything that looks interesting and just try it.

Thanks Gary!
May 15, 2008

adam
Just discovered your website today and I think I’m hooked. Father used to be in the liquor store business, has a very extensive collection of wine. I’ve been trying to learn more and more about it. Mostly enjoy Italian from the Veneto, some Southern Italian as well, South American… Malbecs mostly. Definitely going to have to watch more of the older episodes! Keep it up!
May 15, 2008

Len
Good episode GV….QOTD: No question about it, it has to be wine-prices. Ratings that don’t match up would be second although I know what you always say…Try it, everyones palate is different but when it’s consistent across the board RP…WS…IWC…BH…put the two together and you go for it….and it’s OK to pour in the sink but you drink it because of the cost!
May 15, 2008

Matthew Hale
QOTD: I knew wine was overpriced in restaurants but I was surprised how overpriced they really are after buying a couple in the last few months and looking them up later. If we want to change the wine world maybe we could consider doing something about THAT! Don’t have any ideas myself though, besides a restaurant wine boycott which seems way to hard to organize.
May 15, 2008

Panosh
QOTD:
In Hawaii, the price of wine seems to be going up as much as gas prices. The most suprising thing is how much this show has opened my eyes to the many varieties and countries that I have not even tried yet.
May 15, 2008

hugh
gary, loved you on Mad Money with Cramer…..with all of the shout-outs you’re turning into Kasey Kasem!!
May 15, 2008

Jay
I love the value driven shows. Most nights are weeknights…

QOTD: In the last month, I’ve been surprised that my pal is leading me back to some of the beers that I’ve put away for a while. Last night I cracked an ‘06 DFH Olde School barley wine that was unreal…

*Side note – My Mariners are STRUGGLING!