Shiraz Viognier Blends and Why I Like Them.

Shiraz Viognier Blends and Why I Like Them. - Episode #280

July 24, 2007

Shiraz Viognier blends are among the most exciting new world wines to Gary Vaynerchuk and today he sits down with 4 of them.

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“Going back to the “Way Back” machine here,,, but opened the Clonakilla…” by TommyBoBo of WI
“Would love to see shiraz and x’arelo or torrontes. that would be rad!…” by Tooch
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Small Gully Mr Black’s Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2005 Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Mr. Riggs Shiraz/viognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2005 Clonakilla Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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about a day ago

TommyBoBo of WI
Going back to the “Way Back” machine here,,, but opened the Clonakilla tonight and had to go back and “taste” with you… I got #1,2,4 of the episode a year ago and just getting to the Clonakilla tonight,,, You are right on on the bottles I got. This is such a great resource.
Thank you so much for taking part in my wine enjoyment!
about 6 days ago

Tooch
Would love to see shiraz and x’arelo or torrontes. that would be rad!
about a month ago

Smahlatz
QOTD : Red - Pinot Noir ; White - Pinot Noir
about 4 months ago

Davis
Interesting that you said that the ‘04 vintage wasn’t considered great. Out here, ‘04 was considered a very good vintage for the Barossa and most regions in the country. As for the Terlato/Chapoutier, any idea where that was from in Victoria (the state is larger in size than the UK)? Is it available in Aus?
about 4 months ago

Ozzybeef
Just tried the Teralto last night and really enjoyed it.

My current favorite Shiraz / Viog. blend is the d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie.
about 5 months ago

Adam Z
Har har nice clue drop there!
about 9 months ago

Snowdog1
Just tried the Small Gully Mr. Black’s Concoction (my first web order from the Library). Thanks for the intro. Really enjoyed the wine. By the way, I had it with some lamb chops (with some french hand-harvested sea salt, and ground black pepper) and mushroom cous cous, and it was a good pair. So, I challenge the comment of “not great w/ food.”
about 10 months ago

Mike H
QOTD - episode 280 - 97%Cabernet Napa and 3% Sauvignon Blanc
Wife says Petite Sirah and Sauv Blanc
about 10 months ago

wayno da wino
Fantastic / Super Episode!!!!!!
Looooove those Aussie Fruit Bombs!!
Thank You, Gary, for revealing some
good ones!

QOTD: pinot noir & gewurtztraminer (???)
about 11 months ago

OldVinesJim
QOTD: everyone seems to be thinking the red should dominate with a splash of white, but what about the other way around? 95% unoaked chardonnay + 5% grenache. It’d be pink and tasty.
about 11 months ago

mcj
QOTD: No idea…I’m not educated enough to create blends.
about 11 months ago

JayZee
Wow! After Monday’s show of PAZZZZZ, a nice comeback on “Tuesday” with this episode. I will seek out the Terlato/Chapoutier - sounds right up my alley.

QOTD: Having just returned from Spain, I am thinking that a Tempranillo or Carignana blended with either a Godello or Albarino would be intriguing giving the aromatics of each of the whites.
about 11 months ago

Jayhitek
QOTD: How about a White Zin with a Red Zin and then smash it over someones head!
about 11 months ago

Bill Luby
Great QOTD. How about Zin and Albarino?

Frankly, I’d love to blend every red out there with Reisling
about 11 months ago

Totte
Kool episode Gary

QotD : How about a Cab Franc / Marsanne blend !
Or Cab Franc / Sauv Blanc just to keep it regional

Maybe Xarel-lo with Gamay and make a bubbly out of it…

Swedish T
about 11 months ago

Matthew L
Nice show Gary. I have enjoyed the Shiraz/Viognier blends that I’ve had, and appreciate learning about different producers of that varietal blend.

Question: You referred to 2005 as a classic vintage. Perhaps a naïve question, but can a vintage just two years ago be classic already?

QOTD: Though these blends often show up in a Meritage, I would like to taste a blend of a Zinfandel and Grenache or Petit Verdot. I think the jammy, fruit flavors of either the Grenach or Petit Verdot would be a nice complement to the rich flavors of a Zin.
about 11 months ago

Keith
Good Show, thanks for introducing us to new things.

Big thanks for investing your time to make us a show while you are away, you and wine have become addicting
about 11 months ago

fatherthechair
Thanks for taping while you’re away, hope the customs lines aren’t too long. Great episode, QOTD Sangiovese/Grenache
about 11 months ago

Mason
Great show Gary! I will definitely seek out some of these blends.

QOTD: How about Syrah / Gewurztraminer? The two both have spicy notes, why not? I don’t think anyone has mentioned this one, but I could be wrong.
about 11 months ago

Matt the Lurker
QOTD - Grenache/Zin? Why not?
about 11 months ago

Kraemer
My favorite blend, period!

Great show, Gary!
about 11 months ago

Kelly
THE FIRST TWO WINES ARE SOLD OUT!!!!! ARGHHHHH
about 11 months ago

Sassodoro
After watching this episode, I was inspired to try a Syrah-Viognier blend I had in my cellar. It was the 2005 Laurent Miquel “Nord Sud” (92% Syrah, 8% Viognier)from Languedoc-Roussillon. It wouldn’t be mistaken for a Cote Rotie, but it was very nice — old world Syrah flavors with a certain floral something from the Viognier. And it only cost $12. It didn’t have the intensity to get the big scores, but I liked it.
about 11 months ago

scottydog
o man, the small gully concoction is sold out!!! got to have that big taste for little $!
about 11 months ago

Chris G
Why not Carignan and Vermentino?