Australian Shiraz wine tasting. A serious one. – Episode #81

August 29, 2006

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Little Penguin Shiraz

Amaroo Shiraz

Teal Lake Shiraz

2003 Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz

2003 Peter Lehmann Shiraz

2004 Two Hands Bad Impersonator Shiraz

2004 Massena 11th Hour Shiraz

2003 Langmeil Freedom Shiraz

Today Gary tackles it hard, he tastes 8 different Australian Shiraz wines and talks about the wine world and many other fun topics. Watch as Gary tackles wine cellars, wine storage, heat affects on wine, wine racks, wine gift baskets, wine clubs, wine making, wine glasses, wine bars, wine refrigerators, strawberry wine, and other wine topics….oh wait no he’s just doing Shiraz.

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  1. August 30, 2006

    Dan G

    Very nice episode. Had to watch it 12 hours later due to slow feed but it still interesting.
    For the QOTD. How about WS #41 wine of the year. 2001 Guigal CdP?

  2. August 30, 2006

    lizv

    hey sean, i go from the city all the time. you can take the train from penn station to millburn (m&e gladstone branch), it’s around 35 min. wl is about a 3 min. drive from there, maybe there’s a bus..try calling the store i’m sure they have a suggestion. it’s worth the trip for sure

  3. August 30, 2006

    Dan

    Great show! I hope you retaste that corked Teal Lake when you do the Kosher wine episode.

    Regarding the QOD: I don’t have any wine suggestions, so how about adding a few beers to the collection? I know this is the Wine Library, but you can really bring an increased awareness of beer to the wine-drinking crowd and help your business at the same time. There are many beers that would appeal to winedrinkers. Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown makes several great Belgium-style beers that are known to be appealing to wine fans. Duchesse De Burgeonne is a Flanders Red Ale from Belgium that is probably the most wine-like beer I’ve ever had. You should try to review it on the show. It has an incredible mix of sweet cherry, oak, bitterness, and tangy sourness that you will be surprised to find in a beer.

  4. August 30, 2006

    Sean

    I’m loveing the new look. I wanted to go browse in the WL, but I live in the East Village and don’t have a car (or know how to drive at all). Bummer there isn’t some public transport… or is there? I’m up for an adventure.

    I’ve been doing the fish-mouth thing — and it makes a big difference! Thanks

  5. August 30, 2006

    chito

    Gary, man you got balls!!! Going against the grain does my soul good. So many times I have been disappointed with the wine I have been told I should like and find it to be crap. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep watching. San Antonio does not have an NFL team, can I team up with Dallas or Houston. WL would certainly profit from it.

  6. August 29, 2006

    TRPKL

    You said you like Tokaji over Sauterne and port. How about trying the 2000 Chateau Dereszla Tokaji #6? I bought some of this from WL a while back and haven’t tried it yet (so please lie if you don’t like it). Also, you talked about an Canadian icewine episode. How about a German eiswine episode that includes trockenbeerenauslese in it to compare the two top tier German wines?

    The St. Louis Rams don’t play the Jets – I feel cheated!

    TRPKL

  7. August 29, 2006

    Julius

    I would like you to taste the 2002 Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle.

  8. August 29, 2006

    scotty

    gary-great show-great new page.
    on wed.tastings why not keep the australian theme going with the kaesler touriga port

  9. August 29, 2006

    E

    You redecorated! Nice.

    That reminds me, given the respectable showing by the low-end shirazes, it would have been interesting to slip the Rosemount back in there after it was dogged so in Episode 57.

  10. August 29, 2006

    garyv

    OH GENE M I know we changed it, thnx for spotting it!

  11. August 29, 2006

    johnm

    I like the visual aspects of the new design. Taste some Valley of the Moon 2003 zin – tasted it against several Ridge zins and even the rep at the tasting thought this was by far the best value vs. Three Valleys or Litton Springs.

  12. August 29, 2006

    Gene Mishkevich

    Are you serious guys?? it said 88.. Gary, Ask your IT guys.. they changed it!!

  13. August 29, 2006

    lizv

    i’m in love w/the new layout! wltv keeps getting better and better! keep it up

  14. August 29, 2006

    Jaye

    Hi Gary,
    The new look of the WLTV website is very nice, very up-to-date and “now”. I enjoyed your episode, and was dismayed to hear you didn’t like the “Two Hands” wine. Last month or so it was on your website as a “Gary’s Pick”, so I ordered a couple of bottles. Now you trash it. I was happy to hear that you plan to taste it again in a few days. I will be interested to see what you think of it at that time.

    That brings me to my answer on the QOD – please re-taste the Two Hands Bad Impersonator.

    Thanks!

  15. August 29, 2006

    Colin D. Devroe

    I think the new layout is AWESOME!

  16. August 29, 2006

    wayne530

    one of the best episodes so far. love the new design.
    -w

  17. August 29, 2006

    Russ J

    Gary: one more from me. Today was NOT the first corked wine on WLTV. That honor belongs to the 2002 Raymond Reserve Cab in #53.

  18. August 29, 2006

    KJB

    Great episode, nice variety of wines sampled, and interesting outcomes!

    QOD – 2001 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva. Why? 2001 vintage was spectacular in Spain. I loved the Muga 2001 Reserva, but its nowhere to be found anymore. I’m curious to see how the Marques de Riscal compares, as I have liked previous vintages….

    Back-up selection: 2004 Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Cabernet Sauvignon. This always gets a high rating from WS, and I enjoyed the 2003. I have not tried the 2004 yet though. Also, if I’m not mistaken, you haven’t tried too many value Chilean cabernets on WLTV.

    Thanks,
    Kevin

  19. August 29, 2006

    GregS

    Great episode. There are so many Australian Shiraz’s on the market right now it is crazy. These represent half of the inventory of the “package” stores in my area, but surprisingly I have not run into any of the wines you tasted.

    Please taste: St. Supery Chardonnay 2005
    Why? Because I just had a bottle, and liked it (mainly because it was well balanced and not overly oaked) and would like your evaluation.

    Also, how about doing a “sampler” package again where we can taste the wines along with you on WLTV(maybe one per episode because I would hate to crack open four bottles of wine at once). This is a great way for the audience to compare their palate with yours and get a better understading of the flavors/aromas you are describing.

  20. August 29, 2006

    Darlene O.

    Hey, Gary…nice new look to WLTV. Great, great episode. I like the longer episodes. You really got into the shiraz’ and it was very educational. (I keep notes…:})

  21. August 29, 2006

    Jim J.

    Gary:

    Killer episode. A 96 in my book. We even saw a new measure of a wine — the Vayner-Shrug. Cool.

    What about us NFL fans in L.A. without a team? — give me a surrogate, something that gives me a shot at free shipping. I’ll make it worth your while and buy a case of something if you do . . . .

    Would love to see you taste the Loring Clos Pepe ‘04 pinot. Need to see how your palate aligns with mine.

    Cheers.

    p.s. I like the new WLTV format.

    p.p.s. When do we get to learn about your art on the wall?

  22. August 29, 2006

    joe

    2000 Chateau Pavie – 100 points

  23. August 29, 2006

    stewart

    enjoyed the shiraz episode. Sorry to here about the Jacob’s Creek. I tasted it and thought it was fairly good. It got a 91 from the spectator. Oh well,to each his own. How about tasting the Ridge 2004 Lytton spring Zin. Ridge has always been my favorite zin. I recently drank a 1981 ridge zin from san luis obispo[not made anymore]for my 25th wedding anniversary. It still tasted pretty good!

  24. August 29, 2006

    gabe

    I bought that peter lehmann stuff for a BYOW joint…left 3/4 of it in the bottle..this seems to me the best way to know if you enjoy the wine..if its empty at the end of dinner or even better half way though, i usually buy it again

  25. August 29, 2006

    Tony

    Hey, Gene Mishkevich will attest that before the site’s look changed, the second episode banner (where the letters come in all wavy and Gary says “I’m your host, Gary Whathisname”) clearly said “Episode #88″. They obviously fixed it before they switched to the new (and faster – thanks Gary!) server.

    As to what I’ve been drinking…I’ll give you one quess. :-)

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