Alentejo, a Wine Region in Portugal

Alentejo, a Wine Region in Portugal – Episode #679

May 19, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three wines from Alentejo and discusses the varietals found in this underrated region.

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“Gary, PLEASE never do another Alentejo special. This wine region is on…” by Fabricio
“No to the mike, you sound great without it. Use it when you are on the…” by Rich
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Cartuxa Pera Manca WhiteAlentejo
2006 Esporao Reserva RedAlentejo
2006 J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa RedAlentejo

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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May 20, 2009

Jon Berry
Love the fun facts GV.

QoTD: No way. Your audio is better than 99% of all web content. If you “mic up” your guests, Mott and others will not be able to step in and go off the cuff which makes your show so dynamic at times.
May 20, 2009

Arnie the one man party
GV, you don’t need a mic. Your passion for wine naturally makes your volume high. However, with the mic, I can really hear the swishing of the wine which makes me wish I was tasting along with you!

Gary, what ever happened to the “… and this my friends, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH this, is the Thunder Show…” in the opening of WLTV??? Can you bring that back??? please…
May 20, 2009

Mike D'Ag
QOTD: Sure, let’s try the mic for a few episodes and then have another vote in case is sucks.
May 20, 2009

Jacob M
qotd: give it a try, but the camera’s mic is fine in your quiter rooms.
May 20, 2009

Robert Howells
No need for a mic unless you are taping in a new location. Gary, you really need to read my comment on air because I have been putting up with you for 600+ episodes;]
May 20, 2009

amgryger
QOTD: I don’t think you need a mic.
May 20, 2009

Jack
QOTD: No. But I agree with previous comments that a mic would be helpful during remote shoots.

Great episode! I’m always excited to hear you talk about Portugal. Unfortunately my local retailer has a dearth of Portuguese wines, and I feel like I’m missing out.
May 20, 2009

loretta feeney
let’s try the microphone yes
May 20, 2009

loretta feeney
I ordered my Crush It.
I will revisit the wines from Portugal shortly. Good show Mr.V.
May 20, 2009

ndog
Man K&L has the ‘05 for $25! Was that year that much better and the price will drop or is the West Coast just on to these already?
May 20, 2009

Justin
QOTD: no mic

Another great show. Thanks for turning me on to portugese wines. Have to agree they are an incredible value for the quality you get.
May 20, 2009

Francesco
I think you should get an overhead shot of the wine to see and appreciate the color, that would be pretty cool.

QOTD: no wireless mic, sounds great as is..
May 20, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
I don’t think the mic matters when you’re in the office. It would be great if you had more than one so you could use them with guests in other locations.

I appreciate that you try to include information into the episodes, and it’s almost always accurate, but I think that element did more to confuse than inform this time. I know you were saying “vinho tinto” instead of “vinho regional” by accident, but you didn’t really clarify. I also think it’s inaccurate to refer to vinho regional/Vin de Pays/IGT, etc. as being somehow inferior to the more controlled counterparts (AC, DO, etc). You referred to them as “average bulk wine” and although you score them highly sometimes, that is simply not true. These designations are for wines that do not fit into the strict guidelines of the more controlled ones. I won’t get into it too much because I know you know what I mean, but you have referred to Vin de Pays and the other countries’ counterparts that way several times. It’s that kind of thinking that makes it so hard for creative wineries in old-world countries to gain recognition.

Don’t get me wrong, your show is great and I appreciate all that you do for your viewers, including me.
May 20, 2009

Jason S.
QOTD: no mic – I like the screaming

Definitely agree that you should do more Burgundy shows – maybe even dedicate a few in a row to the different Burgundy regions and their differences? That would be fun!
May 20, 2009

Randy C
QOTD: Without the Mic.
May 20, 2009

Derek F.
Really excited you love the Esporao, It has been one of my favorite wines from Portugal for years now

QOTD: NOOOOO on the mic
May 20, 2009

Zach
Hey Gary,

Great show with a ton of great facts. You seemed a bit distracted at the begining and after that quick glitch you seemed to change. Off days happen to the best of us.

QOTD – I’m one of the peeps that has been asking for a mic. As a producer, I still say you should have one AND use the camera mic for the “lens tosses” and important ambient sounds. Putting a mic on you (or one mounted above your head) will help eliminate the cavernous sound. Most def when you are interviewing or in larger room.

I’m a 45 minute drive away and would be happy yo help.

Will Mott record the birth?..LOL

Keep crushing it!
May 20, 2009

Joe R.
QOTD:

No mic on the main set. However, use one when you’re on location somewhere (restaurant, cruise, live show with a crowd) – in those situations, it would help to cut out the background noise.
May 20, 2009

gotsha
QOTD….6:30PM EST on May 20th, and no show posted for this evening? Could it be that Gary is a daddy? Congrats…take the rest of the week off.
May 20, 2009

Sam Paes
Gary I loved the show, specially because I do know these wines here in Brazil, however, as a portuguese speaker I’m so sorry for you pronunciation. LOL

The correct pronunciation in english would be sthg like “aa-len-te-jow”.

still the white show be tried chilled, I do know you don’t like it, but, it’s how the winemaker intended it to have it drunk. It’s hoe you gonna take out of it the best experience. You have to expand your palate and make a show on chilled x non-chilled whites, think about it.

about the reds, Portugal is the country with the largest number of autochtone grapes, that’s why it impresses you so much. Portugal is flying under the radar, and make really seriuos stuff.

congrats!!!

PS. you show have the red Pera Manca.
May 20, 2009

victor
Gary,

Mike it up to improve sound quality. Still waiting for a Mott cam/mirror?
Best wishes on your upcoming delivery. Hope you give him/her a wine-themed
middle name?…Still hoping for a Canadian appearance.
May 20, 2009

sam
Gary V., you rock!

You have been on a roll lately: the format, the subjects, the energy…keep it up!

Wow! a quite moment on WLTV, a first! (hihi)

I share your appreciation for Portuguese wines. I love Touriga Nacional based wines (the Port varietal).

QOTD: a) Try the mic for a week and see the results. I have no issue with the way you are doing it now.
b)try a better angle with the white paper and the wine. Maybe better lighting would help.

Good luck with the coming of child!

Cheers!
May 20, 2009

jonomck
Yes, mic would allow Mott to mix you as needed
May 20, 2009

dru
no need for a mic in the office where it’s quiet. a mic when on the road would be nice though (see episode from qwest field).
May 20, 2009

TommyB
Love you Gary; your getting a bit weird at the moment as I think certain things are on your mind in regards to fatherhood! but that;s cool; keep up the good work and many more episodes. QOTD: No mic!! Please!! it just doesn’t work.