Episode 7 - Other white wines

March 1, 2006

2004 Nepenthe Tryst White

2004 Leeuwin Artist Series Riesling

2004 Leeuwin Siblings Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon

You don’t know what you love, until you try it!

25 Responses

about 28 months ago

Tim
Great episode. I’m always disappointed by the Semillion selection in wine shops. You almost never find a 100% Semillon. When made well Semillion can be some of the most transcendant wine on the planet — and not just in dessert wines!

On a final note I am astounded by the frequency you are “broadcasting”. This is really a great source for any wine enthusiast.
about 28 months ago

Gordon
Gary. Great job! I love the episodes.
In this episode you talk about food pairings. Please do more of that since I usually have wine with food.

Keep up the good work!
about 28 months ago

Peter Klein
Mr. Vaynerchuk:

Nepenthe Tryst:
‘Floral, acidic, plain, simple’… appears to be JUST THE OPPOSITE of its name! Does one pronounce the ‘e’ at the end of Nepenthe?

Leeuwin Siblings Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon:
‘lingering flavors…go well with foods… complement salads’… Yes, BUT with ALL salad dressings? Hard to believe it ‘works’ with Ranch as well as Oil & Vinegar dressings.

Also, please let me know where I can purchase Dennis Hogan’s ORANGE wine… spent 2 hours searching the internet, including WineLibrary and Google…no orange wines found, although I did locate a Dennis Hogan who died in 1511 of consumption.

One last IDEA:
If one was to MIX the 3 wines in the BOWL to your left, as you face the camera, pour the mixture into an expensive bottle and offer it for sale do you think these particular wines, in combinmation, would get a 92 or a 96 from Robert Parker?

Peter Klein
about 28 months ago

Jeff
So far I have really, really, really, enjoyed this series of wine information videos. This episode saw a giant leap up in audio and video quality. Good work! It is still difficult to get a good idea of the color of the wines. Might I suggest a small white sushi dish with some wine poured into it. Just a thought. Anyway, I love what you are doing. Keep it up!!
about 28 months ago

Cameron
Another enlightening episode. I look forward to checking out the Leeuwin Estate! Keep up the great work.
about 28 months ago

Mike Erganian
Gary,

How come with the white wines you use one glass. But in episode Five - Shiraz you use a fresh glass for each wine.
Are you a red wine snob?

Keep the spit bucket and don’t over produce. Keep it honest.

Great Job!
about 28 months ago

Peter Conway
Gary,

I could not agree with you more. I am always looking for other white wines and fortunately there are more and more good ones avaialble.

Others you have that I love are Alvarinho-Trajudura and Wieninger Vienna Blend.
about 26 months ago

Timothy O'Neal
Gary,

You are not a wine snob…But a professional and experienced taster. Keep up the good work…
about 22 months ago

Brandon M
Leeuwin Siblings still in stock…at $13.99 a bottle, how is that possible.
This will definitly be in my next random pack!

B
about 21 months ago

Mike F.
As the fall is now upon us I am moving away from the summer whites that I have been trying lately and certainly moving away from the Sauvignon Blanc’s that were refreshing, and crisp for all those hot summer days. Here is the challenge to myself for the coming year.. I know I love Riesling, and I’m particularly fond of the wines from the Mosel region. I really like Sauvignon/Semillon blends. I found more hits than misses this past summer with this style. But I want to commit to trying at least 50 different 100% SB wines in ‘07. I’m interested in trying Sancerre and Loire valley wines, but obviously New Zealand and other regions will be in the mix.
about 20 months ago

Arnold
2004 Leeuwin Siblings Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon still in stock! I have to try it. Gary, you’re making me spend money I don’t have.
about 20 months ago

SS Chris
Gary,

Just had the Leewuin Sibling last night….it was spectacular…..immediately ordered a CASE. thanks much for your great work!!!!!
about 14 months ago

Ross
I actually always “make it” a Riesling. Another good episode GV.

$.14
about 14 months ago

Jon
Gary,

I just found your web site and I have to say I love it!

I am from Australia and am a huge fan of Leeuwin Estate wines but I have to say you are missing a review of thier most exceptional wine, the Art Series Chardonay.

I am sure you have the same problem over thier with the abundance of sub standard Chardonay which puts people off the variety all together but you really should try this wine. The younger vintages of this wine are great but if you want something mind blowing try getting your hands on some older vintages, the ‘97 and ‘95 vintages are drinking very well right now and if you can find it treat yourself to an ‘87 or ‘86 vintage.

I am trying to get a friend who lives in Thomasville North Carolina to try this wine but he has not been able to find anywhere that stocks it in his area. Anyone who could point me in the right direction for somewhere that stocks it in his area I would really appreciate it.

Jon
about 13 months ago

vibemore
Sweet episode. Or should I say “dry” episode. hahahaha. Good one. Thanks for the history lesson on Leeuwin and Mondavi. Very cool to know the background.
about 13 months ago

Elliot Essman
I have the Leeuwin Artist Series Riesling 2004 in front of me, and the bottle is rapidly diminishing. Too bad you’re out of it now. Wow! So much wine for $14. I am nearing the point where I will have reached my quota for the evening.

You didn’t mention it, but I find the wine to have a rubber Spaulding ball element, what we used to call “Spaldines” when I was a kid, and this is fantastic. I’ve had California Rieslings that have completely lost the minerality element; this Aussie Riesling, however, glories in it.

Riesling rules!
about 10 months ago

WA Ambassador
Nice comparison between some very different wines. White wine is not my strong area, so it’s good for me to watch these episodes.
about 10 months ago

GrapeStuff
My favorite white, BY FAR, is riesling (both dry and all levels of sweet). I have tried a number of whites and white blends, and in general, they just do not seem to bring the thunder for me. Unless it is a riesling or a dessert wine, I almsot always prefer to have a red. I’m never opposed to trying something new though, and will alwyas try something if it is offered.
about 8 months ago

Dale Cruse
It’s interesting to go back and watch these early episodes. Gary is feeling his way through.
about 7 months ago

David James
I don’t like white nearly as much as red, so I’ll try these types of wine to see if I’ve just been drinking the wrong ones.
about 7 months ago

Linda Blakely
My favorite white varietals: Torrontes, Viognier, Vinho Verde. The aromatics always knock me out!
about 5 months ago

The Fanjestic
No ratings and no catch phrase - when does that change?
about 4 months ago

lawschooldrunk
Gary, I guess it was cold that day but keep the turtlenecks off the show!

Good tip on the white wine cooling effect to hide the flaws. I take all my whites at around 60-65 degrees, but, like single malt scotch, when I first taste it, it’s at room temperature.

I love your expressions while you’re tasting. Always makes me think: is he going to bash it or praise it.

I’m loving the pre-thunder, Gary! get fa’shnikin!
about 2 months ago

David Cole
WOW! I can’t believe how much we are on the same page with Chardonnay thing! I live in California and eat out often with Customers and co-workers, I am so sick of seeing folks order Chardonnay! get out of the box PEOPLE!

Thanks Gary for a great show.
about a week ago

Dan Leavy
“Family”

– and that is what its all about

Episode 7 - Other white wines

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