EP 321 South African Red Wines

September 26, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 South African red wines and gives you his 2 cents!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Peacock Ridge MerlotSouth African Merlot
2005 Seidelberg Pinotage Roland’s ReserveSouth African Pinotage
2004 Rustenberg John X MerrimanSouth African Red Meritage

Latest Comment:

corkscrew2010-05-13 17:09:26

Have found South African wines very hit or miss, some have been awful. Not sure a couple years later that they have gotten any better. QOTD-Honeynut Chex http://www.winelx.com

Tags: African, red wines, Video, wine, Wine Tasting, wines, women winemakers

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amgryger

QOTD: Not addicted to cereal, at all.
amgryger

QOTD: Not addicted to cereal, at all.
PaVo

I’m not addicted to cereal but I do love Raisin Bran, Chex and Muslix with Fruit, just love the difference between soft fruit sweetness and gritty chewy grain. Yum.
PaVo

I’m not addicted to cereal but I do love Raisin Bran, Chex and Muslix with Fruit, just love the difference between soft fruit sweetness and gritty chewy grain. Yum.
jcbphd

QOTD: Golden Grahams.

T Shirt Idea of the Day: The words “Trust Your Palette” with an artist’s palette pictured. Did I mention that I’m the grammar police? 😉
jcbphd

QOTD: Golden Grahams.

T Shirt Idea of the Day: The words “Trust Your Palette” with an artist’s palette pictured. Did I mention that I’m the grammar police? 😉
Kev and Ams

QOTD: There are cereals that I love that I can’t eat anymore like Fruity Pebbles and Capt’n Crunch w/ Crunch Berries. But I have always loved Rice Chex and Corn Flakes.
Kev and Ams

QOTD: There are cereals that I love that I can’t eat anymore like Fruity Pebbles and Capt’n Crunch w/ Crunch Berries. But I have always loved Rice Chex and Corn Flakes.
Kevin

Nice titling. And you did inspire me to try some South African wines. I will try some soon.
QOTD: Life Cereal
Kevin

Nice titling. And you did inspire me to try some South African wines. I will try some soon.
QOTD: Life Cereal
the big wine O

Golden Grahams
the big wine O

Golden Grahams
rob in indy

QOTD: With out a doubt, Cinnamon Toast Crunch…mmm
rob in indy

QOTD: With out a doubt, Cinnamon Toast Crunch…mmm
Happyuke

Hey,Cinnamon Toast crunch,by the boxful.
Thanks for the show,still waiting for BC wines yummmm.
Happyuke

Hey,Cinnamon Toast crunch,by the boxful.
Thanks for the show,still waiting for BC wines yummmm.
Roo

Great ep! Love the educational eps with the tinge of Vaynerspeak…I’m throwing a “Wines of the World” tasting party soon, so I’ll be sure to get some South African flavor involved…

QOTD: Not addicted per se, but I used to LOVE “Oh’s” cereal, remember that? Also Grape Nuts (but only when microwaved and hot…yum) – and Frosted Flakes bring the thunder too.
Roo

Great ep! Love the educational eps with the tinge of Vaynerspeak…I’m throwing a “Wines of the World” tasting party soon, so I’ll be sure to get some South African flavor involved…

QOTD: Not addicted per se, but I used to LOVE “Oh’s” cereal, remember that? Also Grape Nuts (but only when microwaved and hot…yum) – and Frosted Flakes bring the thunder too.
stewart l

I like south african wines- but it would nice to have you showcase the newer wines such as pinot noir and syrah, pinotage seems to becoming less popular.
Qod- got to have my low fat granola with raisins.
stewart l

I like south african wines- but it would nice to have you showcase the newer wines such as pinot noir and syrah, pinotage seems to becoming less popular.
Qod- got to have my low fat granola with raisins.
Kevin from Queens

87, 88, 89, 90,91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98. I don’t need these numbers! I don’t want these numbers to have an influence on me.
Kevin from Queens

87, 88, 89, 90,91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98. I don’t need these numbers! I don’t want these numbers to have an influence on me.
wine-ot

keep on rockin out gv crankin out 90 plus shows each n every day…drinkin some ‘barrister’ red mountain wa merlot ’02 tonight and will think of you…ok that was weird….qotd – oatmeal with honey pb and syrup (sugar free)…with a protien shake…starts the day right!
wine-ot

keep on rockin out gv crankin out 90 plus shows each n every day…drinkin some ‘barrister’ red mountain wa merlot ’02 tonight and will think of you…ok that was weird….qotd – oatmeal with honey pb and syrup (sugar free)…with a protien shake…starts the day right!
DT

QOTD: Whole grain irish oats. They take awhile to cook, but worth it. Also, Cap’n Crunch, but you have to let them soak in the milk a little while so they don’t rip up the inside of your mouth.
gordoyflaca

QOTD: Nature’s Path HEMP granola. What can I say? It’s addicting!

That guy with the video camera looks like Bobby Knight.
DT

QOTD: Whole grain irish oats. They take awhile to cook, but worth it. Also, Cap’n Crunch, but you have to let them soak in the milk a little while so they don’t rip up the inside of your mouth.
gordoyflaca

QOTD: Nature’s Path HEMP granola. What can I say? It’s addicting!

That guy with the video camera looks like Bobby Knight.
GrapeStuff

I have been trying to drink as many SA wines I could find ever since you reviewed The Wolftrap (which i really really liked). How could you keep your SA QPR reccos. from us? Come on GV, share those $40-50 bottle finds with your devoted Vayniacs!

QOTD: I dont think I have had cereal for breakfast (other than oatmeal) in over a year. Wow, that really caused me to pause and think)
GrapeStuff

I have been trying to drink as many SA wines I could find ever since you reviewed The Wolftrap (which i really really liked). How could you keep your SA QPR reccos. from us? Come on GV, share those $40-50 bottle finds with your devoted Vayniacs!

QOTD: I dont think I have had cereal for breakfast (other than oatmeal) in over a year. Wow, that really caused me to pause and think)
gordoyflaca

About the numbers: ” In 1983 I asked the journalist Sheldon Wasserman not to publish scores for my wines… in which a comparison becomes a divisive numerical term rather than expressing shared human toil. I have not changed my mind: my tiny farm producing 20,000 bottles of wine a year interests only a small number of customer-friends… I think of my hills as an anarchical arena, with no inquisitors or opposing factions, whose inner richness is stimulated by severe, thoughtful critics; I strive for a community that can still express solidarity with whoever has not been so well-rewarded by Mother nature. Wishful thiking? Allow me to dream.”
-Teobaldi Cappellano

also refer to the recent Eric Asimov post regarding wine and context… to me, the context is so important when it comes to wine… just like people… If you know where a person is coming from, you can understand them better, love them and embrace their flaws…
gordoyflaca

About the numbers: ” In 1983 I asked the journalist Sheldon Wasserman not to publish scores for my wines… in which a comparison becomes a divisive numerical term rather than expressing shared human toil. I have not changed my mind: my tiny farm producing 20,000 bottles of wine a year interests only a small number of customer-friends… I think of my hills as an anarchical arena, with no inquisitors or opposing factions, whose inner richness is stimulated by severe, thoughtful critics; I strive for a community that can still express solidarity with whoever has not been so well-rewarded by Mother nature. Wishful thiking? Allow me to dream.”
-Teobaldi Cappellano

also refer to the recent Eric Asimov post regarding wine and context… to me, the context is so important when it comes to wine… just like people… If you know where a person is coming from, you can understand them better, love them and embrace their flaws…
gsh

QOTD: Granola, baby. Without raisins, fruit or any of that other crap. Just straight up granola. That’s how I roll.
gsh

QOTD: Granola, baby. Without raisins, fruit or any of that other crap. Just straight up granola. That’s how I roll.
Juicy Jesse

QOTD: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks (w/fresh banana/strawberries added). Good episode on South Africa. I’ll have to try some more of those wines!
Juicy Jesse

QOTD: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks (w/fresh banana/strawberries added). Good episode on South Africa. I’ll have to try some more of those wines!
E-Rock

Wheaties kid!
E-Rock

Wheaties kid!
Matt H.

QOTD: Kashi Go Lean with really cold milk. Thank you, that will be all.
Matt H.

QOTD: Kashi Go Lean with really cold milk. Thank you, that will be all.
pforty

QOTD: 1) Alton Brown’s recipe for Homemade Granola and 2) Grape nut O’s!!!!
texasmike

QOTD>>>>>Cinnamon Life…trust the crunch…..enjoy the finish.
pforty

QOTD: 1) Alton Brown’s recipe for Homemade Granola and 2) Grape nut O’s!!!!
texasmike

QOTD>>>>>Cinnamon Life…trust the crunch…..enjoy the finish.
MW_DM,IA

1925, aye aye.

QOTD: I always love a big bowl of Rice Krispies with a lot of granulated sugar on it…
MW_DM,IA

1925, aye aye.

QOTD: I always love a big bowl of Rice Krispies with a lot of granulated sugar on it…
Badger Ann

QOTD: Cheerios!
Jon B.

Great episode today. Who’s the profile camera man??? Any how I’ll start seeking out some S.A. wines to try. QOTD I like Golden Grahams, with a close second being Good Ole LIFE cereal. However Captain Crunch would be the ultimate if you didn’t have bloody gums after eating it. Thanks Gary and WLTV crew.
Badger Ann

QOTD: Cheerios!
Jon B.

Great episode today. Who’s the profile camera man??? Any how I’ll start seeking out some S.A. wines to try. QOTD I like Golden Grahams, with a close second being Good Ole LIFE cereal. However Captain Crunch would be the ultimate if you didn’t have bloody gums after eating it. Thanks Gary and WLTV crew.