A Temecula Wine Tasting

A Temecula Wine Tasting – Episode #573

November 7, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wines from the emerging Temecula region of Southern California.

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“We’ve lived in Temecula since 1996 and moved to Temecula Wine Country …” by Kirk from Temecula
“Just came back from my second trip to Temecula today, so I dialed this…” by G
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Keyways Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Hart Family Meritage
2005 Thorton Estate Syrah

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November 8, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, i should also mention that i used to buy those Temecula Vinos
in the 4 to 8 bone range. 20, 36, 59 bones??? OOOOOOOOOOOUUUCH!!!!
Inflation has definitely hit Temecula!!
November 8, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
I think the only wine I have had from Temecula is Callaway and that was years ago. I’m not sure there is a reason to search them out. The Jets will win because of Brett Favre.
November 8, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, Fuuuuuun Episode!!

qotd1: Me(?) Chargers will FINALLY win a game (against the dreadful Chiefs)!

qotd2: Temecula, i got one of me residances there, so i guess i should say
it’s OK
November 8, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
TITANS 33 BEARS 13
November 8, 2008

Ohio Bruce
1) My Browns already gagged Thursday night so my prediction is Brady Quinn will be a solid NFL quarterback.

2) I’ve been to the Temecula Valley twice and it was okay. Decent wines but overpriced for the quality. Still, a nice laid back area with friendly pourers.
November 8, 2008

Dave FROM TEMECULA (SoCalDaveL)
Will leave comment shortly, but quick correction…

There is no SOUTH EAST COAST of California.

Temecula is inland, not on the coast. It’s about 55 miles north of San Diego up the 15 Freeway.
November 8, 2008

JBE
QOTD: Alabama 32 LSU 24… BTW Gary, Richard Todd is from Bham and a Bama grad. Broadway Joe obviously a Bama grad. Therefore. I, though always in the south. Have also always been a HUGE Jets fan!
November 8, 2008

ChrisV
Gary good job on soldiering on through the illness.

QOTD: I’m an Australian and not an expert on NFL, but I do watch the games that are on at a reasonable hour here. I like a lot of the big underdogs this week: Chiefs, Lions, Seahawks. My prediction is for all three to beat the spread (Chiefs +15.5, Lions +7.5, Seahawks +9.5).
November 8, 2008

Greg
QOTD: Never heard of Temecula.

QOTD: Pittsburgh 20 Indianapolis 17
November 8, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
LOVE the quiet then explosive (old school) intro. Who cares if it scares some peeps ;

Never been to Temecula, so I’m mum for now.

NFL Lock of the Week:

The Redskins will absolutely, bet the house on it – NOT lose this week…I know. They don’t play. Let me mix it up then and give a two week out prediction for the Return of Romo – Redskins 30 – Cowboys 24.
November 8, 2008

ravi
Find what you are looking for in the Temecula Valley Area with LoveTemecula.com – LoveTemecula
November 8, 2008

Susan B
I went to Temecula in Aug. 2005 and went on a tour of 3 wineries and thought and enjoyed it. The wine we especially liked was a dessert wine from Keyways–the Late Harvest Zinfandel. I don’t know what the score will be but I hope the Jets win.
November 8, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!!
Do Good Things! <-I like it!!!!
QOTD: Never been to Temecula, or had their wines that Im aware of…
QOTD2: My Magic 8 ball, says “try again later”…so no football scores…but my crystal ball says Jets WIN!

xo
November 8, 2008

T. Bone
I know someone who has a wine club with Weims. She loves their wines.

Since you brought up graphic design, FYI, take a look at your Thunder Cuvee, man. *You* need to get a real graphic designer. That bottle is sad.
November 8, 2008

Clemclone
I’ve been to Temecula many times over the last 30 years and there’s been a big improvement over that time. I do find most Temecula wines to be uninspired, but there are a few that are worth buying. Ponte has a very nice Super Tuscan and Baily also is worth looking at. I have heard good things about Palumbo but a friend gave me an ‘05 Meritage that was so tannic as to be undrinkable. Maybe in 5-6 years it would be approachable. The Napa – Sonoma areas are my favorite but I have spent a lot of time in the Sta Rita to Paso Robles areas and I think it’s far better than Temecula in general.
November 8, 2008

Jim Stephens-Wine Dude
QOTD: Despite the injured Kyle Orton being “questionable” for the game, I think the Chicago Bears can pull out another nail-biter (do they ever have a game that isn’t???) against the undefeated Titans, followed by a rout of the Packers once Orton is back in the game. Other than that, I am sick and tired of over the top syrah, and being a Rhone Ranger-esque-type-guy, I have found some outstanding expressions of the famed varietal in Chile and South Africa of late!

Salud!
November 8, 2008

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary! Loved the episode. I live about 45 minutes from Temecula, have done much wine tasting there over the years. Temecula has had a bad rap overall, and it was great to see you highlight these wines. Thanks.
November 8, 2008

jaredlevy
Uhm….did you say “boobastic”?

Good show. I have not ever had a Temecula wine, nice info.

When are you going to continue the “Other 46″ series?
November 8, 2008

Brian
We were in Temecula last weekend. Agree that wine is generally over priced, but some good efforts there. Check out the Tesoro tasting room downtown. Nice wine, great atmosphere, and nice staff.
November 8, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Look for the Eagles to step it up over the next few weeks…definitely a Super Bowl contender.

Temecula has got a long row to hoe…they need to find a grape that distinguishes their terroir from other Cali regions.
November 8, 2008

Withnail
The “south-east coast of California”?
Where is that – the Salton Sea?
November 8, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I have been to Temecula on one of my many California trips and did not like any of the wines I had at the tastings and the prices were extremely high. You review of these 3 wines wasn’t much different from what I tasted.
November 8, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= How can I get my feakin green wrist band???
November 8, 2008

Ian Raney
Great Show. Was just up at Temecula a few weeks ago and ironically I’m taking my parents there tomorrow.

I really liked the wines at Callaway. My favorite was the 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel which had this really strong Raisin taste and smell.

Also the Southcoast Ruby Cuvee smells like sweaty berries…it literally smells like berries covered in human sweat. Tasted good…but what a weird smell.
November 7, 2008

victor
Should check out Baily Vineyard & Winery
http://www.bailywinery.com/
Because of flight baggage limitations this is the one winery I brought a bottle back from. None of the others “did it” for me either….