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

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September 5, 2008

Sassodoro
Interesting show, Gary. I’d like to hear more about the wine scene in India,
September 5, 2008

Scott Breffle
Gary, I think its great you visited India. I was there several years ago (Mombai, Goa, and Delhi) and was facinated by it, so I’m also a little envious too.

I’ve had the Sula Shiraz at a restaurant here in SF (Dosa in the Mission), and, yeah, let’s just say I havent been aching to try it again. I agree with you that isolation through high tariffs or for other reasons will not help your wineries get better. South Africa under aparthied versus now is a good case study.
September 5, 2008

thefaamakesmedrink
Gary,

If you want the J-E-T-S (Jets, Jets, Jets) to make the post season, just do what I do. Schedule one creampuff after another after another after another.

Regards,

Jim Tressel

P.S. Could you ask the Vayniacs in Souther California to ask Pete Carroll to call off the dogs next Saturday at some point? These Ohio State cranks ACTUALLY BELIEVE I’m a good coach and I don’t wan’t that ruined. Thanks!
September 5, 2008

J Dubb
QOTD: I am a Favre fan as well as a Green Bay fan. I still can’t believe Brett Favre of all people was not welcomed back with open arms not to mention not welcomed back in Green Bay! Are you kidding me?!?!?!

Anyway, the Jets got a hell of a QB, I just wish I was going to be able to see more games. Living in Minnesota I will not be able to catch too many on TV. I still haven’t decided if I am going to buy a jersey, although buying a Jets jersey is going to be easier than if Favre would have ended up here with the Vikings.
September 5, 2008

Jerry Bob
Stoked!
September 5, 2008

wayno da wino
That Chateau d’Ori sounded like an interestin’ Vino !!

QOTD: Yo G, I’m soooooo Happy for Ya, I can’t stand it……Happy…
Happy…Haaaaaaappy…Happy…Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaapeeeeeeeee…..
September 5, 2008

Lb in KS
qotd…. i’ll be even MORE happy on 10/26 when Herm goes back and releases the youngins’ onto brett favray
September 5, 2008

Glen.... (winecrazy.com)
Homey…. you’re one wild and crazy guy!!!! India huh!. Nice.

You look tired homey. I’m starting to worry about you. Maybe it was late and you had jet lag…???

I think that you being in India is a great thing and I’m happy you can do things like this. You are having fun and that’s really what lifes about.

As far as the Jets go….. you know I don’t follow the sports thing. But I will kick yo’ a** in pool whenevea yo’ ready to loose…..

You do play pool don’t you?
September 5, 2008

Clayton Havens
QOTD: Your making me sick to return to India… I spent 2 weeks Jaipur last year and loved it. My hosts were wine fanatics so I got the chance to try the same wines you did. Definitely ‘young’ wines but I could so see the potential of India being the next Australia I can’t wait until I see more wines from India in the states. And I so can’t wait to see Brett blow out the Dolphins on Monday night.
September 5, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: I am very happy for you Gary! Cool episode
September 5, 2008

IPBrian
Wish I was in India…

QOTD: Super redonkulously happy!
September 5, 2008

italianwinelover
I have never ran into a wine from India – thanks for opening up my pal again!!!!

QOTD: To be happy for someone else is truly the best way to your own happiness! Hope your football predictions pan out!!! You Rock!
September 5, 2008

Dan
QOTD: I’m going to say I’m 312 happy for you on a scale of 1 to 328 points… That’s pretty happy really. If someone were to give me an open ticket anywhere in the world – India would be my destination.

Favre should be nicknamed the Oakmonster I think… he creeps in and dominates both the field, the media and the hype wherever he goes. Some people love the Oakmonster some people hate him but everyone knows he’s there.

Favre for Oakmonster 2008

I think India may explode on the world market (not just wine but economically, socially, etc.) after China swells and calms down a little and it’d be great to see a solid wine effort out of them in the international markets. India is a sleeping giant for sure. A little nan and a bottle of wine sounds like a good time to me.

Cheers
September 5, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Answer to QOTD: I’m very glad you can be our pointman for scoping out wines in India–that’s not a place I thought would be a player at all in this arena. As for Brett Favre, I like the guy, and could give the Jets a spark. I, however, am a Giants fan, so the Jets still get the thumbs-down from me.
September 5, 2008

Chippewamike
Great episode! Very happy for you to be in India giving us the lowdown on their wines! Happy also that the Jets got Favre and that he is no longer in the “NFC Norris Division”. The Lions are happy to see him go elsewhere.
September 5, 2008

orie0704
Good on you for getting out here/there. Just got back from India a couple of days and had some appalling wines, but I agree, there are occasional surprises…
September 5, 2008

Tim Wiseman
Great episode Gary, super glad that you got to visit India. I really want to try the Chateau d’Ori…
September 5, 2008

Brian I.
Tar, week old socks, gasoline on the hands?…….did they run it through a REFINERY rather than a winery ? I’m glad I wasn’t tasting that so called wine. Was the hazmat symbol not on the label ?

B.
September 5, 2008

Fatdoi
err….. don’t give a hoot about usa ‘football’……. i follow the english league….
September 5, 2008

Eduardo
I have a question of the day for you: Where is the place that doesn´t have wine in the world? or better: Where´s the place that can never have wine in the world. Otherwise is just matter of time and wait in patience….right?
Second question: What kind of music do you hear? Please listen to this: Avantasia – Lay all your love on me (ABBA cover of corse) See ya in Argentina!
September 5, 2008

Shawn_944
Hey Gary, awesome show all though the first two wines were duds, but I guess that is how it rolls, keepin it real right!

QOTD: However not an NFL fan, I am excited cause your excited and I envy you for you trip to India
September 5, 2008

vibemore
India, cool.

QOTD: I have twin sisters who were adopted from India and I would love to share some Indian wine with them.
QOTD2: It is strange not seeing Favre in a Packers uniform. Then again, I’m glad to see him out of the NFC as he kept beating up our Seahawks. Good luck to you on Sunday.
September 5, 2008

thehit
@Big D,

World travel isn’t for everyone, and clearly not for you.

Gary, keep us updated on Indian vino!
September 5, 2008

Big D
Gary,
I’ve been to Mumbai a couple of times and I did not care for the experience. Before going you need to make sure your immunizations are up to date and even then you must be very careful of what and where you eat. I fly for an airline and several crew members have come down with various unique maladies including intestinal parasites. The drive from the airport to the hotel is a real eyeopener. Every time the hotel van stops or even slows down it is mobbed by beggars knocking on the windows for money. The divide between the haves and have-nots in India is a gaping chasm that makes the US look great in comparison. The streets are full of people, many of whom live on the street and defecate in the gutters of the main roads. It is a vibrant country that is booming but it is not for me. The Cab Shiraz sounds like a good start but one wine doesn’t make an industry.
September 5, 2008

jsrassat
Stoked. Looks like you’re enjoying everything. And as always, great to hear of wines that would normally just slip under the radar. Cheers!