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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October 17, 2008

gotsha
QOTD……yeah right, like I ever heard of Touriga Nacional before this show.
October 17, 2008

KyBoy
It didn’t post my original comment…anyway, this is what I said. “G, why couldn’t you have done this show a month ago? I was in Lisbon for about 5 days livin’ it up. I was on a structured trip so I couldn’t do any tasting, but I could have used the vino knowledge when ordering. I also spent a few days in the Madiera Islands…it was siiiick. Keep it flowin!”
October 17, 2008

KyBoy
KyBoy is my real tag…i just used Jonathan…I have to step up my game.
October 17, 2008

Jonathan
G, Why couldn’t you have done this show like a month ago. I was in Lisbon 3 weeks ago for about 5 days. It was a structured trip so I couldn’t venture out to taste, but I could have used the knowledge when ordering the vino. I also spent a few days in the Madiera Island…it was siiiick. Keep it flowin!–jc
October 17, 2008

Chris
Hey Gary,

We need to get your Secret packs delivered to the Liquor control Borg of Ontario. I am sure plenty of folks in Ontario would jump all over them.
If you need a distributor for your secret packs let me know.
We need to find a way to make this available to Canadians.
October 17, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Nope never heard of it until now….why I love this show and you GV….

Yoohooo on a new secret pack and and the Jets thing sounded awesome…
October 17, 2008

JudeMurphy
Heyyyyy… Mott, you readin’ comments? Send me an email, how are ya? : P
Haven’t had many wines from Portugal, but I have been consistently disappointed by the ones I have tasted!
Gary- Chateau de Caraguihes 04- one of the best wines I’ve ever tasted, €20- check it out!
October 17, 2008

Neil
Hey Gary,

I’m a Student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I love your show as well as your entrepreneurial videos on your website. I am a Chemical Engineer with an emphasis in Materials, Polymers, and Technology Management. I hope to talk with you and learn more in the future.

Regards,
Neil
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris – QOTD: No have not had one. Will have this varietal soon……………
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris -So sorry that I can’t leave any comments………………………………………………………………….LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary- Nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really like this one: “There is something brewing in this land with my palate” !!!!!!!!!!!! That’s right, you guessed it: I actually watch your episodes!!!!!!!! GASP!!! SHOCK!!!!!
October 17, 2008

Yvettew
Awesome show gary! Secret pack sounds goooood.

QOTD: nope, haven’t tried one….YET.
October 17, 2008

Jeff H
QOTD: have had a few touriga national and blends and have yet to be disappointed. Definitely a big fan of these wines.
October 17, 2008

M
I like the plaid shirt. A nice change from the striped shirts.

Everyone, please vote before having the secret pack tasting parties. I repeat, vote before drinking. Thanks.

QOTD: I have had plenty of Touriga Nacional, both 100% and blends. I’ve liked about half of them and the other half were meh. Some of the meh wines had a heavy port smell on the nose, makes sense.
October 17, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Yes, but it has been a while. Last one I had was ok, not amazing.
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, NEW idea for a T-Shirt!!!! GREAT descriptor on the 2005 Quinta Da Cortezia Touriga Nacional!!!!!!!! A violet on a horse in the middle of the night!!!! VERY cool!!!! GREAT one Gary!!!!
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary- An Election Party????????????????????????? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT idea!!!! I like your white color question………..good one!!!!! It is red, white and blue not just red and blue.
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary- YOU are talking about the JETS?? WHAT??? LOL!!!!!!!
October 17, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I’ve had reds from Portugal but don’t know if they were Touriga Nacional. In any case, I’ve enjoyed at least 75-80% of them, including the ones that were slightly port-like(Baby Port). I have the Chryseia, but haven’t tried it yet.
October 17, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: no, but I will.
October 17, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Not much Portuguese wine here. Will try to get some.
October 17, 2008

Steve
Never had a Touriga, but will look for one in my wine shop. Hey, here’s the Super Bowl: Jets vs. Redskins. Even though I love GV, I’ll be shouting all up in his grill piece when Clinton Portis runs through his defense! Yah!
October 17, 2008

Jay
Bring in more Portuguese reds!!!! (ok, calming down). We had two different tastings in the past year that highlighted said reds. In both cases typically chatty groups grew quiet as they started sipping. The wines, especially the 2003 Casal de Loivos stunned people with their quality to price point. To repeat: bring in more Portuguese reds!!
October 17, 2008

J3rome
This might have been the best episode of the week. Thanks so much for the blackboard shout out. You didn’t just kill this episode you vaynerized it.
October 17, 2008

sam
Wazzup!

I must share that I love Portugal for many reasons. The wine is great, but so is the history and the people.

QOTD: No Touriga Nacional tonight, but what about Baga? I love the Marquês De Marialva, both for the price and the quality.

Keep up the hard work…

P.S. Picked up the book, finally…inspiring intro by the way…

Cheers!