Bringing the Thunder to India

Bringing the Thunder to India - Episode #533

September 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk has predicted India will make a big splash on the world wine scene in the next decade, will these 3 wines show that kind of potential?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Tiger Hill Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz
Chateau d’Ori Cabernet Syrah 2007

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The Thunder Cruise

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about a month ago

yowens
I didnt realize how far behind I was on episodes until today when you starting talking about just aquiring Favre! QOTD: Very excited, hope you had a great time
about a month ago

Sharon
Hey, your N.Y. Jets were victorious today. I hope they continue to improve (except against the Pats, of course). I watched a bit of the game today and couldn’t figure out why they were wearing blue and gold uniforms.
about 2 months ago

Harry
Glad you loved Mumbai, which personally I advise people to avoid, like the Indian wines i’ve tried. Both were dirty and harsh, although there were some beautiful points mixed in. I do love India though (Madras, Trivandurum, even New Dehli were all great, just not a fan of Mumbai after spending 3 weeks there) and am glad you found a well made wine there - I stuck with beer after several terrible wine experiences.
about 2 months ago

YoungDave
QOTD: VERY excited about the temporary relocation of the thunder saddle to Mumbai and I look forward to boosted quality from India soon. Yeah yeah- yay for you and your Favre.
about 2 months ago

Dan-o
Good show - glad that the last wine redeemed the wine in that country.
QOTD - I am happy that you are in India, but I am sure that you would prefer to be in Bordeaux or Toscana!
about 2 months ago

wannaBconnoisseur
Q-Better you in India than me, Brett’s no spring chicken anymore…good luck.
about 2 months ago

Frank
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about 2 months ago

James B
Hey Gary

Great episode, “for lack of a better word….was poor” had me ROFL.

QOTD…..I’m not happy your in India because I’m JEALOUS!! =) I’m happy that your happy about Favre tho.
about 2 months ago

Tobias
Very happy on your behalf, as you should be when in India, because it’s en excellent place to be. May your stay not be too short.
about 2 months ago

Manidipa
Writing in from India to say thanks! Also…

@Matt W: No, the majority population in India is NOT Muslim
about 2 months ago

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: PUMPED that you “were” in India, and the Jets have and always will suck…signing Favre will not change that.
about 2 months ago

JayZee
Nice show - I’ve certainly never had wine from India before. Intriguing possibilities though.

QOTD: Well, you WERE in India and I don’t care about YOUR New York Jets. But congrats on your opening win and on the hated Patriots losing Brady for the season.
about 2 months ago

Colin Komar
QOTD: Awesome show from India! I am so jealous! Congrats to the Jets for scoring Brett and congrats on your first win yesterday!
about 2 months ago

Rick O'Shea
I wish my local wine store stocked Indian wines. Oh..and I also wish my state would allow me to receive wine by mail. Guess I’ll have to go to India myself.
about 2 months ago

Shiv Singh
By the way, Indian wines are available in the States. For example, you’ll find Sula, Grover and Chateau Indage in most Indian restaurants and some retail outlets in New York. The retail shop in Curry Hill carries Indian wine.
about 2 months ago

Shiv Singh
Gary, I enjoyed the episode especially because it was focused on India. I’m glad you drawing attention to the Indian wines and the challenges faced over here. The market is definitely young (as was the US market 30 years ago) but there’s a lot of excitement both on the wine producing and the consuming front. Everyday more and more Indians are taking to wine and are trying wines from all over the world.

For those interested in learning more about the Indian wine scene visit the blog of Sommelier India - The Wine Magazine. We’re India’s first and only magazine dedicated to wine. We’d love your feedback!
http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/
about 2 months ago

Tyler RM
QOTD: Excited, but I don’t think that I’ve seen any Indian wine available in my area wine shops.
about 2 months ago

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD - I am happy that you had a chance to be in India, but I am not happy that Brett Favre is a Jet, since I am a Packer fan.
about 2 months ago

Mike L
Hey! Give us our QB back!

I hope Favre does great things this year. As a Packer fan, I miss him, but I consider it a bonus that he’s still playing and the Aaron Rodgers era can begin.

QOTD: I’m insanely jealous that you’re in Mumbai but happy that you get to travel the world, that’s the fruit of a lot of labor and love. You earned those miles. Keep up the awesome work.
about 2 months ago

Susan
Gary- India???????????????????? WOW!!! Glad to see you are in Mumbai !!!! Great Stuff!!! Can’t wait to try wine from India……………….
about 2 months ago

Matt W
QOTD: Happier that you’re in India. I think you are right in that there is huge potential, but isn’t the majority population in India non-alcohol drinking Muslim?
about 2 months ago

BargePlus
Keep these on-location episodes coming!!!!!! Really enjoy having an eye on the rest of the world.
about 2 months ago

Karl Laczko
I have the basic Sula shiraz, so your description of the Reserve is not filling me with confidence!

QOTD - I am happy for you Gary, plus you made it out alive without getting any serious stomach bugs or mosquito bites (I’ve been to India, that’s no mean feat!).
about 2 months ago

M
My son has Brett Favre on his Fantasy Football team but he’s starting Drew Brees this weekend.
about 2 months ago

Kirk (aka: Slave2thevine)
QOTD: I am very happy that you are out in India trying some local wines…any time our industry gets further exposure it’s great. As for Bret…I’m very happy for you and I certainly hope that you get your day in the sun when they play the Giants.