A Tannat tasting. A Grape From The Madiran

A Tannat tasting. A Grape From The Madiran – Episode #582

November 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about a grape that he is always excited about and does well in Uruguay but calls the Madiran home.

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November 22, 2008

Benj
Hey, great show! I’d be really interested in some more dessert-wine style shows. I searched madeira and marsala and came up with nothing for either. It would be awesome to get your opinion on a selection of either, plus a little education as well!
November 22, 2008

Karl B
Gary,

nice show with the Madiran. Just south of there in France provides me with my answer for the QOTD.

QOTD – There is nothing found for Jurancon. Jurancon white wines are either dry or sweet and are very reasonably priced. You could run two shows, one where you compare the dry to the chenin blancs or muscadets of the Loire or pinot gris or Oregon, and the other where you compare a sweet Jurancon against the more bodied versions of the Alsace Gewurztraminer. Because you, with a little bit of me, we’re changing the wine world, aren’t we?

Karl B.
November 22, 2008

Dan Manu
Hey Gary

Wine Lib only has one Romanian wine listed:
Terra Dacica Cabernet Sauvignon… Any other interesting wines coming out of Romania that you know of? Could be a really cool show!

Also on the theme of unknown wine producing countries… no wines listed from Moldova, Bulgaria and Peru!? Surely wines from these countries would be screaming values if they were any good… might be just the thing we need in today’s economic climate :p

C’mon Gary time for you to expand your pallet … and maybe educate us along the way

Cheers,
Dan Manu

You promised me a “Lesser known wine varieties from Australia show” about 6 months ago, maybe you could do one on this instead!
November 22, 2008

leith
Great show Gary.

How about some wines from the Granite Belt area in Australia. It seems to be an often overlooked area when people think of Australian wines.
November 22, 2008

Lois and Greg
Meerlust from South Africa
November 22, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, There is a VERY small amount on wiki pedia on this varietal but couldn’t find anything else………bical……………curious……
November 22, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Tried a wine from Spain that used Mencia grape – guess what no hits
— here’s the wine: 2005 Vinos de Arganza Bierzo Crianza Flavium

— also (but not as good IMO) 2006 Dominio de Tares Mencia Bierzo

So how about some love for MENCIA?
November 22, 2008

american in france
How about a show about “Saumur”……The sparkler from France, not Cremant, not Mousseux and not expensive and often really GOOD!

Vin Fou a sparkler from Alsace….OMG and “Vin Fou” Polair from Henri Marie WTF……http://www.henri-maire.fr/page/henrimaire-vins-fete-foupolaire/

MEE TOO, I’m with you “Smahlatz”

QOTD: I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again. BERGERAC!!!

……I just was in the region this year! Check out Château Bélingard

http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/english/wine/chateau-belingard/index.asp

Good stuff, not expensive and I know it’s available in the USA on the east coast, at least.

How about FITOU.

and Cinsault, Bourboulenc, XOXOX
November 22, 2008

Rani Haykal
Ive already left one comment but thought of another idea or two:

1. Radikon wines – there is a pretty interesting story behind the Radikon wines from how they are made to why they are in 500mL bottles.

2. Im sure this has been mentioned before but Caduceus Cellars with Maynard James Keenan as a guest (singer/frontman for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifier).

–RH
November 22, 2008

Kimberly
QOTD: You shoudl definitely do a show about wines from British Columbia. They are making world class wines and fly way below the radar. I can help you get some if you like Gary!
November 22, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= Margaret River Chards or Rieslings. They are the best things coming from Australia right now and have been for a long time. Not Shiraz you say??? Get out of the box!! come on!!!
November 22, 2008

Simon
GV, on your worst day you have 110% more mojo than most. I think the Thunder show is like a Tannat – here for the long-haul!! Long may you continue.

QOTD: Barrua & Cheval des Andes vs. Sassicaia & Cheval Blanc (maybe same respective vintages?) – big boy joint ventures, head to head with their progenitors.
November 22, 2008

digitaldean
Future shows:
1.) Wines from Santos-Beck (Argentinian)
2.) Wines from Sebeka (South Africa)
3.) Have a guest on who only drinks White Zin / Franzia, etc. and see how they like other wines like Rieslings.
4.) Blind tasting of Gewurtztraminers
November 22, 2008

Joel M
Love the not so familiar grape variety shows. Gary how about more shows on more American wines like Georgia (Norton grape) Rhode Island (Cab Franc) and other undiscovered areas of the U. S.
November 22, 2008

Susan
Chris, Yes, You did a FAB job with the camera on this and MANY episodes!!!! Thanks!!!!!
November 22, 2008

Teresa Ramôa
Following my previous comment, and while it’s still awaiting moderation, i would like to add that I didn’t watched all the Wine Library TV episodes (YET! ), but from what I’ve seen concerning the Portuguese wines, you talked mostly about Porto and normally paired with other countries wines, like Spain. But I think Portugal deserves to have a dedicated show, because of all those wondrous Regions to talk about. What about the Vinho Verde region, so different from anything else in the world? What about that wine made in sand soil, the originality and uniqueness? What about all those Alentejo wines, soooooo rich!!! Just to name a few…
Another suggestion: Why not leave the office and make more shows in the “REAL places”; I think your TV can produce more of that .
Hoping to hear good news about that and keep on going with the great changing of the wine world ;D
November 22, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD: I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again. BERGERAC!!!
November 22, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, LOVE the laid back couch………
November 22, 2008

Steve O
Interested in trying the Tannat, great show!

To your question: I had a great Hungarian dessert wine and would be interested in hearing more from you on Hungarian wines.

I searched for chartreuse and absinthe and did not find either. Perhaps you expand our knowledge in these areas as well.

Thanks Gary!
November 22, 2008

Chris
I’d LOVE to see more shows on wines that are more earthy and vegetal. less fruity. something that will break away from the typical wines that people drink. Personally I’m into that. Also interested in the differences in wines between different years, how the flavors change from year to year especially in old world Burgundy…Pinot Noirs~!
November 22, 2008

JackChimney
I’d love to see some more Georgian wines on Wine Library TV. I’m living in that region of the world for a while now, and from what I’ve seen Georgia really brings a lot to the table in terms of wine.
November 22, 2008

marco
QOTD: How about a show on the wines of Chelan, Washington. Lots of great wine coming out of there and it’s looking like it’ll be the next designated AVA in Washington. I spend a lot of time there, so if you want to narrow it down to tasting from five or so wineries, I’d be happy to help with the process. Have a great weekend!
November 22, 2008

ev
Why not do a show on Tannat in its new ‘homeland’…….Uruguay.
November 22, 2008

Andrew
QOTD: One thing I’m definitely curious about and (doing a search) didn’t find anything specific on is canadian ice wine…kind of an obscure little niche, don’t hear much about it and I think a show devoted to that would be great.
November 22, 2008

Derek
I would like to hear your take on the Washington Hills wines. Also the Archetype Barossa Shiraz. All of those are very budget driven… from 7 – 12 bones in most places. I have a hard time finding many of the wines you recommend, and would love to hear your take on wines that have a large saturation in the market and give a good bang for the buck.

Thanks Gary!