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 21, 2009

Kelly Wright
Great review on the Esporao Reserva 2006! Unfortunately it’s sold out on Gary’s website, but you can purchase it on http://www.Portuguesewinehouse.com
May 21, 2009

Dominus
JenB: Here are my picks for tasting rooms/tours “experiences” in Napa. Granted, my opinions.

1) Beringer
2) Domaine Carneros
3) Darioush
4) Del Dotto
5) Schramsberg
6) Grgich Hills (for your husband or significant other, the staff is gorgeous and their Chard is amazing)

Last but not least, you have to stop by Mondavi.
May 21, 2009

Craig
I love the show and your passion! No Mic! Genuine and real! The Wayne G was the only one you needed lapel mics on.
May 21, 2009

Antony
Shooting video is what pays for my wine. You can trust me on this one. Radio mic’s are a last resort for when the talent (that’s you babes) is on the move and a good system will cost twice as much as the best Sennheizer directional mic’ that Mot can mount on his camera (though he may need another bracket). If you want to improve your audio, that’s the way to go… or maybe just a good wired clip mic’ but you’ll get tangled up in it and it will piss you off AND THE OTHER THING TO REMEMBER IS THAT USING JUST A CLIP MIC’ WILL MEAN HEARING LESS OF MOT! I say go the other way and have a dedicated Mot cam’. Peace and Love – a.
May 21, 2009

scott
Wear a mic, I think it will sound so much better. There are times when you are reaching around or picking up the bottles that your voice isn’t heard that well
May 21, 2009

Giovanni
no mic required. more South African wines please. your review of Kanonkop was spot-on. Great wine. check out @simonback from Backsberg wines – some winners from his estate.
May 21, 2009

eagleputt
QOTD – HOME – No. AWAY – Yes. Damn hard to win on the road, GV.
May 21, 2009

castello
K man lighten up. We know Gary wants to be a billion dollar Jets owner and that is a little sad. Where else are you going to get his kind of sincere passion and knowledge? Some things may have changed a little but almost everyday he is there pumping out the serious content for us. No charge. Most of us are or have been customers and we bitch a little now and then but WE are gonna change the friggin wine world. He also has some of the best prices in the world.
May 21, 2009

Mike
I wanted to try the 2006 Esporao Reserva Red…yeah too bad its sold out!
May 21, 2009

Bobbi
YES mic.
My husband and I have been saying this for months and I was going to email you about it.
Glad you brought it up.
May 20, 2009

Steve E
It seems like I’ve focused so much on Portugal lately that I need to try something else to expand my pallet… yet you pull me back in.

QOTD: No mic when in your controlled office area. But when on location a mic would be nice. Your voice can carry well enough, but sometimes you fight echoes and when you have guests, their voices may not stand up to yours – thus I’m volume up… volume down… repeat when wearing headphones.
May 20, 2009

elron
Enjoyed the show. As you might know, I am a little partial to Portugal, especially, the Alentejo region since my wife’s family has roots there.

Really liked the Esporao 2006. Actually, preferred it over a Cali Cab(which are my favorites) at a Baptism recently.

Gary, love your Pronounciation of Alentejo. The J isn’t silent more of a zhu(slight sshh) to it. AL-en-te-zhu.

You’re the best G; Keep it up with “No Mic”.
May 20, 2009

K MAN
It’s too bad. Gary seems to just be turning himself into a business. Putting up all the facebook “buy my book now, spread the word now” stuff. You people don’t realize but youre getting sucked in only so he makes more money.

It’s not the same Gary as I knew from years ago when I first started watching. I’ve been a fan since episode 14 and it’s not the same anymore…. Oh well.
May 20, 2009

Ja
No
May 20, 2009

Brock
Hey Gary

Definitely YES on the mic. Especially when you have guests, or when you are on location in places where it’s tough to hear.

Wondering what happened to the episode today?…….

is there a new arrival perhaps?

Brock
May 20, 2009

liangtfm
Great show today Gary! Really glad you’re tasting and showing everyone different areas, I will definitely try to get my hands on the 2006 Esporao Reserva Red

QOTD: I think you are fine without wearing a mic, you usually speak loud enough to hear perfectly
May 20, 2009

Elias
once again great pace! no mic please…
May 20, 2009

JenB
You had me giggling when you went back to the Esporao. That was definitely a little mental massage break.

Do not use a mike. I listen to your show with headphones, so if got a mike, I would have to turn the volume WAAAYYYYY down.

I’m new to your show and really enjoy your boundless energy, enthusiasm and unique way of describing your tasting experiences. Keep up the good work.

Aside Question: My husband and I are going to NAPA for the first time over Memorial Day. I got an appointment to visit Orin Swifts Tasting room. Anyone have any other recommendations to visit?
May 20, 2009

Matt Theophilos
No, don’t use a wireless mic. It’s going to cut out Mott’s interaction and it’s really not needed. You sound fine.
May 20, 2009

rob murray
gary-

go with the mic. it sounds so much better especially when you are in an off-site location. love the show and i am buying copies of crush it for my co-workers. i know it will take our organization to the next level.

keep it up!

rob
May 20, 2009

Chris Hansen
QOTD: No. You’ve got the pipes to carry the show without.
May 20, 2009

OmarG
Gary…you’re loud enough…don’t mic up! Just give Mott a glass already!
(actually…when you’re at a venue or outdoors…use the mic)

Great episode! Love Portugal (Carm!!!)
Wife and I just had our 2nd last week (our little girl Maia) so I know how the phone watch is…best of luck and dude…

get your sleep in now.
May 20, 2009

Lauren Isabel
LOVE the fun facts, GV.

QOTD: Skip the mic, sweet thing. Think breast enhancements — if you job up a great rack, you gain volume and sacrifice quality. Au natural wins every day of the week in my opinion.
May 20, 2009

Ryan
Yes, wear a wireless mic
May 20, 2009

yowens
No Joke GV, one of your best shows. Must be the baby excitement. BTW, best wishes from Tara and myself. Man do we need to get into Portugal! QOTD: Mikeless, baby, mikeless!