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

Joyce
Gary…sometimes the sound quality is echo-y (is that a word?) so if on person mike works better, I’m on board with it! Can’t wait for baby news. I visited Portugal 2 yrs ago, and have a special place in my heart for their wines. Another great show.
May 20, 2009

waibeans
Great show today GV! Your timing is impeccable, I’m gonna miss you this Friday at the WL because I’m heading with the family to Portugal actually!

We’re staying in Sessimbra a town south of Lisbon, and one of our day trips will be to Evora in the Alentejo!

I’ll be missing the show for a week, but i’m sure you understand. Good luck with the new baby, it’ll probably be here when I get back.

Later GV

Wai
May 20, 2009

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Great show, I love Portugese wine and drink a bit of stuff from Alentejo. One of the best things about living in Hong Kong is being able to slip across to Macau to stock up on egg tarts, coffee and Portugese wine.

I’ve actually had the Esporao Reserva Red a few times and love it, though I think all their range is impressive. Have you had a look at their website, it’s very slick.

QOTD: I like the free look with no mic, but what ever you’re comfortable with

Cheers
Andrew
May 20, 2009

Bobby
qotd: yes on the wireless mic. also, maybe try out the headset, shamwow style. you followin me camera guy?!
May 20, 2009

Bill The Wrist Watch Freak
QOTD: No mic in-shop. Mic definitely needed on those long shots when you’re at the tastings etc.

Awesome show. Nice to be back old-school. Love the on-locations and the flip cam vids, but nice to see you at home every so often.

Now if only that damn phone would ring…
May 20, 2009

Pedro
Hi Gary,

Thanks for sharing a bit of the Portuguese culture. As a Portuguese myself, I always find it very rewarding when people appreciate the really amazing stuff that my country has to offer.

I love your passion about life, the universe, and basically everything. I wish more people were like you, man. Keep it up

Pedro
May 20, 2009

Valentin
Great show.
QOTD : NO
May 20, 2009

Holladown
no mic at the WL
but on location yes.
using the flip cam, no mic, b/c its an in your face type of thing and works well.

been trying out more porto vinos, and am intersted in a few of these, so thanks for the episode, and all your hard work.

CRUSH IT!
May 20, 2009

Lisa
Gary…say it with me:

ALLEN (as in Allen Patrick) – TAY (rhymes with “day”) – JOO (like JuJuBes)

Alentejo. I WILL get you to say it correctly one day. The Portuguese government won’t hire you until you say it right!!!

I usually just listen to the show running in the background at work. But everytime you do “portugal” I have to stop working to “watch” because I need the visuals to make out what you are trying to say. I didn’t understand anything you said the 1st part of the show…but that’s ok

I’ve tried the Esporão 2004…say it with me:

ETCH (like etch-a-sketch) – POUR (as in “pour wine”) – OW (as in “ouch”)
Now say it together fast…

Anywho…that was an exciting wine. I was on a weekend kick of the stuff for a solid 2 months.

QOTD: Wireless mic could be a good idea because you move around a lot and your voice may be mumbled. then again, you already are loud as all hell. No, No mic.
May 20, 2009

stewart l
Love these short and sweet episodes. I enjoy exploring different regions. How about a german riesling episode?..I would try the wireless mike and see how it goes.
May 20, 2009

Ryan
Great show!

Concerning the mic. From a professional standpoint I’d say yes, however, the on camera mic has been doing such a fine job I’m not sure dealing with the potential hassles of a mic is necessary. Is it brushing your clothes? Are you yelling into it? If you were in a larger room, or moving around more, I could see it being essential, but right now it’s overkill.
May 20, 2009

Uncle Meate
Great show G. Vay. No, No, THANK YOU!
I gotta try that Vila Santa! Sounds delicious!
QOTD: No mic needed (except in San Diego).

My QOTD: Are you gonna cut the umbilical cord?
May 20, 2009

billyg
No to the mike at the shop.

A big yes to a mike off location, especially with a crowd.
May 20, 2009

Niek van de Werken
YES!!! Finally someone who likes Portugese wines as much as I do, the Esporao Reserva is absolutely great. You should try the Esporao Private Selection Tinto and the Torre de Esporao too, they are even better than this one. The Esporao Branco is winning a lot of awards here in the Netherlands, it’s great with food like truffles.
May 20, 2009

Kittysafe
Survey: Wireless mic, good for if you’re moving around, but just sitting I see no point unless it allows you to be a bit more relaxed in your delivery, do you find yourself projecting out to the mic more than you’d like? If so, go for it.

“Sometimes when you have something explode in your mouth, I don’t appreciate it.” with sexual entendre like that you sound like Vince at Shamwow. Seriously, don’t turn into Vince at Shamwow, you will make me very very sad.

I’m going to be forgiving and say most of this manic coming through is due to being excited about having your first child, so HUGE congratulations and God willing good health there.

But seriously when you went into the massage bit, killing the calm completely, I just wanted to slap you in the face and say holy shit man, take your meds. Manic much?
May 20, 2009

Snarf
DAMN, you had to go and taste the Esporao Reserva on WLTV! This has been a “private stock” fave for me for about 6-7 years. Fortunately for me, there is tons of it (and other Portuguese wines) available at good prices here in SE New England. BTW GV, I believe the Portuguese pronounce Alentjo as Al – N – tay – joe. Unlike Spanish, the letter J is spoken like English.
May 20, 2009

Richie
Thank YOU for 679 episodes of fun.
Yes I did enjoy the quiet part. That was kind of nice.
QOTD: I think you should wear a mic when your not in the office. For instance in a restaurant or something but its not necessary in the office.
May 20, 2009

CC_HTown
Sup GV. Great show.

QOTD: Yes Microphone. I have to crank up my volume for WLTV on my laptop while most other audio is considerably louder.

Keep up the good work.

Chris
CC_HTown
May 20, 2009

jason
QOTD- NO, like the “personality” without the mic. it just sounds like we are there while w/ the mic, it sounds too studio like

note OTD liked the show a lot today. i am living in switzerland right now and the portuguese population here is amazing hence there is a lot of portuguese wines an produce here. no one seems to take them seriously though. thanks for the info
good luck with the next few days. it is like a beautiful time bomb that can’t get turned back…. enjoy
May 20, 2009

mattyb_58
QOTD: no need. you do fine without
May 20, 2009

Agnieszka
Hey Gary,
Really like your show. Would appreciate seeing more of Spanish wines, especially from some of the ‘new’ regions (Somontano, Montsant). As for Alentejo, why don’t you try ‘Corte de Cime 2005 – Vinho Tinto’. I find it a great wine for its 12EUR, has some personality.

Keep up the good work!!!
May 20, 2009

NZ Dennis
Hey Gary

Wireless Mike – Not needed.

You seem to be as hung up on Portuguess wine as I am on Chilean (here’s to the un sung hero’s)

Q.O.T.D = When the Thunder is there why do we need to ampliphy it? If it is not there, who want’s to hear it?

Love your work – Kepp the storm coming!
May 20, 2009

~jp~
Yo GV, what the hell? You were totally out of it in the beginning of the episode, it’s like someone just told you a close relative got into a car accident or something. Then you got a little of juice in you and thankfully snapped out of it. Love trying new regions that blow your mind! The Esporão, I purchased for the list I do the wine buying for, about a year ago and it’s just disappeared amongst the 1200 other selections the restaurant carries. Thanks for reminding me why I bought it in the first place! Will definitely be recommending it to my guests again!
May 20, 2009

dan_the_man
First time I’ve commented… been watching since the low 300s
QoTD: No Mic

Random suggestion: Episode on Mead. Was at a meadery a little over a year ago… found it interesting and different from most everything I’ve had before.
Thoughts?
May 20, 2009

castello
One more time with emphasis.
YOGURT? Strawberry…….,,,yummmmmmmm
Good luck with the Baby. Thanks for the Passion.