Touriga Nacional Wines – Episode #560

October 17, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a few Touriga Nacional’s and gives his thoughts on the Jets Raiders game!

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“Gary,

Alentejo wines specifically from the Evora region of the Ale…” by Duarte Aguiar
“Hi Garry!
I’m really pleased with your opinion about portuguese wines…” by Tania Branco Oliveira
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Quinta Da Cortezia Touriga NacionalOther Portuguese Red Wine
2003 So Touriga DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine

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May 13, 2009

Duarte Aguiar
Gary,

Alentejo wines specifically from the Evora region of the Alentejo continuously bring pizzaz and the long finish that you long. I agree with what your saying about portuguese wines. Maybe i have a prejudice as well, being Portuguese myself, but Portugal is consistently putting out wines that really wow me. Wines that are priced like your average table wine, but intense enough to pair with high end cheeses, meats, or drinking alone. Quinta de Cabriz is another wine priced about $6 a bottle that is as complex as a possible $20 or $30 bottle.

Keep the Portuguese thunder comin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duarte Nunes Aguiar
March 23, 2009

Tania Branco Oliveira
Hi Garry!
I’m really pleased with your opinion about portuguese wines and portuguese grapes!
I just want you to know that the wine that you liked so much is not from the Douro region. “So Touriga Nacional” is a wine from Terras do Sado. It’s a designation of origin near lisbon with amazing wines.
Keep up with your good work and taste more portugueses wines!
January 24, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Nice to see wines other than port from Portugal bring the thunder!!… My family and I are doing alright, and I wish the same to you. QOTD: Had tons of it in ports, which I drink quite a bit, but never in a straight up wine. After this show I may have to!
December 22, 2008

Sharon
Hey, it’s me leaving a comment way after the fact again. I just go in catch-up mode.
QOTD: Well, I’ve had Port, so I’ve probably had Touriga Nacional! Yup. Never had as table wine though.
December 13, 2008

José Artur Matos
I´m Portuguese, from Douro (north), and a see your program many times.I like de informality of your show, de positive way how you comunicate.
Of course that I apreciate that you like Touriga Nacional and in general portuguese wines. I can sugest other wines like: Poeira, Batuta, Aciprestes, Vale da Raposa, Quinta do Valado, Vinha Grande, Lavradores de Feitoria (…). Very good wines, nice price.
PS sorry the bad english
November 29, 2008

OSCAR FALCON LARA
Great show Gary. We went to a Portuguese wine tasting event last night (nov 28) and the best of the night was definitely the Touriga Nacional, from Herdade Dõ Sporão. On the nose the first thing I noticed was Gorgonzola, not kidding, it was a wild wine, awesome and well rounded, and you could say that you felt it stay in the mouth and not pass in high alcohol content through the throat, quite a nice wine. the taste was intense, with guava, chocolate, cherry and pepper hints… I bought a three pack. Good stuff.

The sommelier, Joao Cavaco also recommended a Vinho Verde, he said that we should drink it cold or chilled since that would bring out the best in it. I hope you find the time to put it on a next show.
November 22, 2008

Ray Barnes
Good episode as usual, nice to see Portugese table wine getting some props.

QOTD – As a stand alone varietal, no, but as part of a blend, yes, and was very happy with it. It was also inexpensive for the quality.
November 18, 2008

yowens
Dude, awesome show I’m going to buy one the next time I’m out shopping. QOTD: I don’t believe so.
November 11, 2008

thefanjestic
I asked for this episode about a year+ ago, and it was worth the wait! Ahhh those portuguese wines. GV – that was back when you still had time to e-mail!

BTW Aquaman is due to drop on Feb 7th – wish me luck.
November 8, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Nice Show GV!

Q- Yes, good stuff!
October 30, 2008

Kristen
Wish I could participate in the Election Day Secret Pack! I’ll be an insomniac here in France that night…

QOTD: Never had one but I love other Portugeuse wines!
October 30, 2008

Nik
Another great show.. I know very little about Portuguese wines, but definitely want to try more.
October 28, 2008

MattUD
I have not had one yet, but definatly something I want to get into. Good stuff as usual.
October 28, 2008

Chris
I’ve only had 1 of these wines… it was decent, very concentrated and kind of oaky… not bad for the 9 bucks I paid.

I am curious as to how these wines are categorized though, like Grand Cru, Riserva, etc… Never got a straight answer about this section of the country and/or the wines produced there. Very interested.
October 27, 2008

aaronb
QOTD: Nope, never had a TN. Had a couple of Portuguese varietals, but they were all locally grown (Sierra Nevada).
October 27, 2008

Norwegian Jon
I’m glad You came back and told the world about the Potugies golden catch. Thats something else than “The Jammy American Cab. Sav.” oked up to get some caraters.
Keep up looking fore treasures in Europe. Why not look down to Burgenland in Austria, and their Zweigeldt. Espesially along the North-West side of Neusiedler See.
_Thanks fore a great show!
October 26, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: but of course! T-Nac is one of my main grapes these days. I got turned onto it from some cheapo $5 and $6 wines I ordered from you on a whim, that BLEW ME AWAY. I was just in your store yesterday – made the drive up from Balmer – and dropped $500 on wine, including SIX more T-Nacs from my Portugal homies. BTW, your staff was awesome, great help at the store – my first time there.
October 25, 2008

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

QOTD: Think I’ve had the grape a few times, but always in Dao blends… I’m a big fan of Portugese wines and stocking up on new bottles is always a highlight of visiting Macao.

Cheers
Andrew
October 24, 2008

Jerry Bob
Not yet , but thanks for the heads up on the Touriga N.
October 23, 2008

pawncop
I’m falling behind and it’s hard to catch up, good show.

QOTD – I have had a Touriga Nacional in a blend, Barco Negro 2005, a very good red Douro wine.
October 23, 2008

Dan-o
Good show!
I like a lot of wines on the Iberian peninsula.

QOTD – I have had a Touriga Nacional in Porto, but I cannot recall a still wine – but I need to go there!
October 23, 2008

JayZee
Great show – again, value from Portugal. Ya gotta love it!!

QOTD: Yes, I’ve had Touriga Nacional since I have had many ports but also a couple of red Douro wines such as Meandro. And, yes, I like them!!
October 23, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: I just added the 2003 Lavadores de Feitoria Tres Bagos Portuguese red blend from Douro to our wine list. Touriga National, Touriga Franca, and Tinto Roriz.
October 22, 2008

Chris
Secret packs in Canada!
October 22, 2008

Harry
QOTD: I’ve had a few, but found them only so-so, lacking depth. I’ll have to keep on tasting. Great show, great energy.