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

    garyv

    Gene: Working on the time thing now!

  2. August 30, 2006

    Gene Mishkevich

    AND HOW ABOUT FIXING THE TIME???? John Holmes’ post shows up at 3:28 when it’s really 4:28… I know you run in EST.. why is your server on CST??

  3. August 30, 2006

    John Holmes

    Hey Gary,

    Really quickly….I love the new layout. It looks very professional and clean. However, there is one small problem that I want to bring up. I was really disappointed that your guys took away the hyperlinked name listing of the wines that is posted below each video. I like to be able to click on the names of the wine and check out their price and find any additional info, or to be able to write down the name without rewinding and rewatching the video. Hopefully your guys can correct this problem soon because I think most of us would like to see it as it was. Thanks!

    WH

  4. August 30, 2006

    Gene Mishkevich

    Gary, question. What’s the proper way to open a bottle of wine.. I mean which opener would you recommend, how to hold it “in style” and how to pour properly?

    thanks

  5. August 30, 2006

    PeterT

    QOD – My vote is for you tasting the ‘03 Almaviva. WS gives it a 95….hmmmmm

  6. August 30, 2006

    Jim

    Loved the episode. Question: my beloved Eagles play the Jets in the final preseason game this Friday. Does the free shipping offer stand? ‘Cause the Birds will be tough this year, really tough.

    Possible topic for the future: Wine Critics. I’d love to hear your opinion on the merits of various critics, especially on different wines. I know many people belive RP is the master in Bordeaux and California reds, Burghound in Burgundy, Tanzer in whites (from anywhere), and Wine Spectator in nowhere. What do you think? An episode with a few wines that have gotten inconsistent reviews from various tasters would be awesome, where you would cast the tiebreaking vote.

  7. August 30, 2006

    Eric B

    GV – Great episode, love the many bottle format.

    QOD – The 1998 Collematoni

  8. August 30, 2006

    Tony S.

    Hey Gary…Nice new format…so I had to post again. TimF: If you don’t put ketchup on your hot dog, then you are a REAL Chicagoan…so good job man!

    Alright, when’s episode 82 going to be ready?

  9. August 30, 2006

    eperrier

    I drank a bottle of 02′BlackJack Harmonie red this past weekend with a friend. I really enjoyed it and wanted to know what you thought of it. It was an even better version of the 01′Powers Meritage, I thought.
    Great episode! Seems like there’s no middle ground in Aussie shiraz, you liked the expensive stuff and the really cheap stuff.

  10. August 30, 2006

    Steve

    Hey Gary, great episode…..again. Hey got a question, since Tampa Bay beat your Jets in the first pre-season of the year do I get free shippin:)
    I would like to see you do a show on tasting 2000 Brunellos. I am hearing that the 2000’s are drinking great and are better than the 99 or 01 for consumption today.

  11. August 30, 2006

    Colin D. Devroe

    EP rating 90-91. STORAGE! STORAGE! STORAGE!

  12. August 30, 2006

    Bob U

    Gary
    How about a couple Italian reds Abrigo Barbaresco Vigna Montersino and Cesari Amarone

    Thanks
    Bob

  13. August 30, 2006

    Ty Webb

    TWO QUESTIONS:

    Who FARTED?
    How did you keep a straight face?

  14. August 30, 2006

    Matty Van

    might be better to do a week or two with free shipping to WLTV viewers as not everyone has an local NFL team that will have the pleasure if kicking the jets butt. I would be curious to know how many orders us veiwers could account for. i would also be curious if WLTV has a counter on its video feed..I would be curious to know how many views watch everyday.

  15. August 30, 2006

    Lawrence Leichtman

    This episode confirmed my experience with Australian Shiraz. Few good ones at the inexpensive range. Many good ones at the high range, nothing good in the middle. I have tried about 30 middle tier producers of Shiraz with bad results from all of them. I have repeatedly tried the Two Hands with no luck. I wouldn’t predict it would be better on retaste.

  16. August 30, 2006

    TimF

    I find the subject of Bruce’s question regarding how long to keep a wine open interesting. I don’t think there are any hard and fast rules with regard to this. It all depends on the wine and several external factors. One major component is the wine’s temperature and the surface area of wine that is in contact with air. So it can vary between decanters and room temperature. I look at a good bottle of wine like a good movie. You don’t want to miss the beginning or end. You can’t just come in, appreciate the climax and leave (applies to the bedroom too!).

    For everyday drinking wine I use the vac-u-vin system to save the wine in the fridge. I find that almost every wine tastes better the next day. Usually I only notice a degredation in quality around day 5 or 6.

  17. August 30, 2006

    Brandon M

    If Chito gets free shipping in Texas, does that mean I get it if the Raiders beat you in the last game of the season on New Years Eve? I hate the Raiders so paying shipping may be better than seeing them win. :-)

  18. August 30, 2006

    David M

    Hey Gary!

    On the football cit cn we go by state in CA, since the LA area does not have a team, but the Oakland Raiders will kick their butts! I would liek you to taste the Owen Roe Yakima Valley Red 2003.

    Thanks!

  19. August 30, 2006

    Bruce

    Hi Gary,

    I know that episode #69 was a joke, but it gets back to my question from yesterday. How long does a wine stay good or improve after being opened? Really makes a difference when buying wine by the glass that may have been openeded for a while or if I do not finish a bottle and want to keep it overnight? What is the optimal time for a wine to be opened to show it’s best and how long after opening does it start to go bad???

    Also, I went back and watched that episode, sorry to see that most of the bottles opened for WLTV go undrinken…what’s up with that? At least take them down to the store and let customers sample and taste them….you might even invite local viewers to stop in and taste or compare what you were talking about in that episode. You always say, I wish you could smell or taste this…let people stop in and do just that! Don’t let them go to waste!

    You also have not come up with your signature sign off???

    Take care,

    Bruce

  20. August 30, 2006

    Tony G.

    Gary,

    Like the new layout but the only thing is that you should list the wines right under the video link, like it was before, makes it easy to go right to the wine your tasting.

    Thanks, Tony

  21. August 30, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    Please try the Kathryn Kennedy Lateral 04′ – Love the new look!

  22. August 30, 2006

    Sam Zen

    wish you would’ve tried the shotfire ridge. It’m my everyday wine that IMO packs a whole ot of bang for the buck.

  23. August 30, 2006

    Craig

    Gary,
    You looked wind-blown but not entirely wine-blown today. :-) Exc episode in the 94-95 range — always great when you taste across the full range of value to premium, and the extended length was enjoyable. Totally agree with your comments on the Penguin and JC. Would like your comments on The Pillar Box Red as a comparison for the under 10 price point. Quite surprised by the pass on the Two Hands, and please do try it again. I have had the ‘04 Bad Impersonator, but did enjoy the ‘03 and did not find it to have the rather unusual profile you described for the ‘04. This leads me to my Question for Gary (QFG). Based on your experience and not RP or others’ superlatives, how do you find the ‘04 Aussie vintage overall compared to the ‘03? Feel free to throw in comparative comments to ’02 and ’01 as well. QOTD: Here are several, any of which would be thrilling to see:
    1) JL Chave Hermitage, whatever you have in the cellar room. I think it is the ‘03. This is not an idle interest. Help me step up to the plate for the plunk-down on this wine.
    2) ANY 100-point wine in your store, and if you like, let this be a second vote for the Chateau Pavie mentioned by Joe. I would very much like to see/hear your comments on a perfect(ly scored) wine.
    3) Clarendon Hills Hickenbotham or Piggott Range Shiraz, whichever you might have left of the ‘03 or ‘04, if any. If not, then substitute a single-vineyard grenache like the Romas or Hickenbotham. Thanks, CK

  24. August 30, 2006

    Adam

    Forgot to mention- Could you please taste Pillar Box Red…90’s scores across the board for less than $10.00
    Thanks!
    Adam
    PS Love the new layout

  25. August 30, 2006

    Bruce

    Hi Gary,

    I would like to see you taste six to eight Cabs in the $20 range. Can be from all over the world. Choose what you and your staff think are the best $20 Cabs in your inventory and give them a test. I am always looking for good solid $20 cabs to drink everyday and there is a big difference in quality. Can you help me find a couple winners?

    Thanks!

    Bruce

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