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 19, 2009

WinePT
QOTD: Doesn’t matter to me.
The silence was awkward, yet pleasing. I have finally caught up with 5 months of episodes now that school is out of session. Glad to be back up to date!
May 19, 2009

Nick Votto
Another great episode as usual and some more new wines to seek out.
QOTD: I watch everyday and you always sound money in Wine Library. Perhaps a mic for some of the off-site stuff, sometimes volumes a little low then.
May 19, 2009

Wyld
QOTD: Pro Mic
May 19, 2009

BobZ
No mike. Nice show.
May 19, 2009

ZJK
QOTD: I don’t understand why you would need a mic any closer to that new jersey mouth of yours, but whatever makes the show go on make it happen…

Gary, everytime you say thanks i feel bad because sometimes i dont have the time to leave a comment but i LOVE your show and your personality and if it werent for you i wouldnt know how to CRUSH IT!!!
May 19, 2009

Jon from NJ
Gary,

Long time watcher, first time writer. Loving the excitement over Portugal, keep it up. Forget the mic, not necessary with your voice. Good job with the comment paper to show color, I thought it helps. How about if you get the call while taping an episode, free champagne?
May 19, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
Good stuff coming out of Portugal for sure!

QOTD: I think the sound in the office is fine, but if folks like the mike go for it.
May 19, 2009

Laurie in VT
QOTD: Yes to using a mic. At least give it a try for a bit. We’ll certainly tell you if it doesn’t meet our standards!

Good show, enjoyed the info. We’re hosting our tasting group this Friday (started because of your Third Thirsty Thursday suggestion last year!) and have an all Portugal, mostly Douro region, line-up that we’re looking forward to.

Love the anticipation and the phone on the table- what a long, strange (& wonderful) trip you’re about to embark upon!
May 19, 2009

Andres R
the silence was interestingly nice btw.. quite peaceful..
May 19, 2009

gotsha
QOTD..Just say “NO” to the mike. Except when you have a guest that likes to mumble. Do you remember that jerk author you had on the show that everyone left nasty comments about? He talked under his breath and could have used a mike. I take that back. Like I said before…Just say “NO” to the mike.
May 19, 2009

guymandude
Try it for a day and see how it sounds and let the comments decide.
May 19, 2009

matt w
hey gary, another excellent episode, on an area i haven’t explored yet. i’ve only had one portuguese still wine, and really enjoyed it. i’ll definitely have to track down the last two wines, it would be an interesting exercise to see where my palate is at.

qotd: i’m honestly not sure if you’ve ever tried a microphone on the show or not, which really makes me doubt you need it. but if you bought one already you might as well give it a shot, i’m sure people would let you know if they didn’t like it.
May 19, 2009

Gus Clemens
Please, please, please: wear the wireless mike. Being able to hear what you are saying enhances the show.
May 19, 2009

gibb brown
could not care less about the mike. I have to say tho i really prefer the episodes in the hot seat with a fast pace and nerdy content. I do have a couple of unrelated suggstions tho. Every 2 months or so why not make a show for wine newbies, after a a few of those , make ‘em a group link em up and use that as a wine tutorial. also, i know you have featured beer more often than any other non wine related topic, but i would love to see an episode devoted to aged beer. thanks for making the best vido blog ever.
Gibb
May 19, 2009

SteveF
No Mic at Home
But you do need one when you are on the road at a restaurant.
May 19, 2009

Andres R
not at all imagine going through the putting the mic on and everyday the same thing.. the audio quality i pretty good as is so just stick to that for the sake of comfort
May 19, 2009

IASHERMAN
Hey Gary:

No mic.. It is not necessary
May 19, 2009

Nicky
Hi Gary-
I am also addicted to Portugese wines! Just picked up an ‘06 Barco Negro-amazing!! Love vinho verde too. Wish me luck, Gary-I applied for A Really Goode Job!! After all, I am a Jersey girl…
May 19, 2009

Ryan from brooklyn
Cant wait to try the Esporao, Gary, as fir the QOTD; I say no to the mic, you sound fine.
May 19, 2009

clintster
no mic your load enough as it is lol
May 19, 2009

EvanR
QOTD: no, you sound fine as is
May 19, 2009

Adam J
QOTD:no
I enjoyed the silent pouring of the wine..it was nice. Thanks for the show Gary, you are killing it lately.
May 19, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
MOTT…make him wear the mic!!! It’s nice to be able to hear without straining. Keep improving technically..I appreciate you!
May 19, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
QOTD: Mic…YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting GV…today I stopped by TJ’s and picked up 2 Portugese wines..1, a duoro (which I know you love, and so do I!) 2, a Dao..what the hell is a Dao wine? Find some, review it!! I’m enjoying the crap out of the wines of Portugal. Thanks for pushing them..you are doing the world a favor!
May 19, 2009

Pete B
QOTD – No need for mic