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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“QOTD: Haven’t all the good blends already been tried? How about addin…” by phredd
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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

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July 14, 2009

phredd
QOTD: Haven’t all the good blends already been tried? How about adding something like Semillon to Sangiovese? Probably would suck, but I’ll bet it would be new.
June 27, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Great show GV…….do introduce more of these blend of wines that are not that well known

QOTD: Still new and haven’t tasted that many so can’t comment
July 28, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
That blend sounds quite nice. Another wine I have to run to the wine shop to get. Although I think Im going to get a wine from Alsace first, because Ive never tried one. Nice job making your palate happy on this episode after the disaster of the last one. QOTD: Im so new to wine I wouldnt know where to begin. Though since I enjoy being laughed at…. Cab Franc and semillion?
July 18, 2008

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!
July 13, 2008

Tooch
Would love to see shiraz and x’arelo or torrontes. that would be rad!
May 25, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : Red – Pinot Noir ; White – Pinot Noir
March 19, 2008

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?
February 29, 2008

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

My current favorite Shiraz / Viog. blend is the d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie.
February 5, 2008

Adam Z
Har har nice clue drop there!
September 20, 2007

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.”
September 5, 2007

Mike H
QOTD – episode 280 – 97%Cabernet Napa and 3% Sauvignon Blanc
Wife says Petite Sirah and Sauv Blanc
August 31, 2007

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

QOTD: pinot noir & gewurtztraminer (???)
August 17, 2007

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.
August 2, 2007

mcj
QOTD: No idea…I’m not educated enough to create blends.
August 2, 2007

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.
July 30, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: How about a White Zin with a Red Zin and then smash it over someones head!
July 30, 2007

Bill Luby
Great QOTD. How about Zin and Albarino?

Frankly, I’d love to blend every red out there with Reisling
July 30, 2007

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
July 30, 2007

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 naÃ¯ve 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.
July 28, 2007

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
July 27, 2007

fatherthechair
Thanks for taping while you’re away, hope the customs lines aren’t too long. Great episode, QOTD Sangiovese/Grenache
July 27, 2007

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.
July 26, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – Grenache/Zin? Why not?
July 26, 2007

Kraemer
My favorite blend, period!

Great show, Gary!
July 26, 2007

Kelly
THE FIRST TWO WINES ARE SOLD OUT!!!!! ARGHHHHH