Australian Shiraz Bomb OFF Tasting

Australian Shiraz Bomb OFF Tasting – Episode #304

August 29, 2007

Today Gary blind tastes 3 Super Bomb Aussy wines that all scored through the roof!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Yalumba Octavius ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Cambrien ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Kilikanoon Oracle ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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August 30, 2007

Deano
Gary this is sweet 2 episodes in 1 day wow. I came into work and checked the site and got to watch a new one this morning I am stoked about the huge announcement today!!!

QOTD:
-Is gary going to visit all the vaynernation while doing the show? That would be sweet!!!
August 30, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
What the hey!!!!???? I was going to post last nights show seeing so few postings… and low and behold a all new ep!! Much to my delight.

So a new ep to watch this morning AND the Big announcement today!! I am a lucky Dog!!
August 30, 2007

NathanN
Thanks for the double header. I love it when you do blind tastings.

QOTD: Posted it in the forums. Can’t wait to watch!
August 30, 2007

Jake
No big deal that you goofed on the sherry. Everybody makes mistakes, even experts, and it’s clear that you know your subject through and through. I like that you combine education with entertainment and shooting from the hip — you have the right perspective on it.
August 30, 2007

Bossman
Nice memorabilia (even if most of it is green), wow, you must have a half dozen Jet footballs in that case, all signed?

If I even happen to be in WL the same time as you, I want a guided tour. I’ll reciprocate if you ever show up at my workplace (hey you like numbers you’d have a ball on the trading floor).

Two for Wednesday, eh? Dave Herman (or was it Dennis Elsas?) would approve.
Now I’m dating myself. How about doing a BruceJuice show, showcasing wines from winemakers named Bruce?

I am currently basementing 2 of the three you tasted, unfortunately neither is the Octavius. I’ve only spent >$70 on a non-restaurant bottle once or twice. I’ve got 2 kids to put through college.

QOTD- I don’t know but it’s gonna have to be pretty huge to live up to the hype and build up, if it’s a “psych” I will not be pleased at all.
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: Is Gary taking the show on the road? Is he gonna visit all the Vayniacs!?! “YOU plus a little bit ‘o ME – together we’re changing the wine world whether you like it or not!”
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
HELL yeah! Bonus Show! Way to make Thursday less dissapointing!

Thanks for the education Gary… I knew NOTHING about the Jets when I started watching WLTV… I’m learning new stuff every day! Question though… I’ve heard them and caught glimpses – what’s with the birds? Who do they belong to and why do you have sooo many?

Oh, and I love Aussie Shiraz… I digg old world classic wine, but new world “bling bling” can rock the house too! good choice for a show topic! I really want to try the wine #2 with the “candy shop element” – sounds great!

QOTD: Gary – you are UNPREDICTABLE… no idea what’s coming, but i’m on the edge of my seat! I might actually watch TONIGHT instead of tomorrow morning like I usually do!
August 30, 2007

Sonnenuhr
Can we stop quoting Parker scores?!? – he’s done more damage to the wine industry than phylloxera. If I wanted Parker scores I’d subscribe to Wine Oakvicate.
August 30, 2007

Scott Farnum
Prediction O’Day:

GourmetLibrary.Com,
mixed with a little Cable TV agreement,
mixed with 5% owernship in JETS,
mixed with DIRECT BILLING, FINALLY ‘tween You, and a LITTLE BIT O’ ME.
Just call me A.S.S. (Always Sending Something!!!!)
August 30, 2007

bpederson
Qotd? Cheese library tv

New cheese EVERY day
August 30, 2007

wildebeest
see you tomorrow, buddy!
August 30, 2007

medo
Great to hear about the Oracle and the Octavius – I have both in my cellar
August 30, 2007

Ferrigno
maybe a duo with Tom Shiok-o???
August 30, 2007

Ferrigno
Good episode, I don’t know why, but you displayed a VERY interesting energy today…. reaaaaaaal weird…. QOTD: ARE YOU MOVING TO TV? CHARGING? NOTHING AT ALL, JUST A CUTE LITTLE NUMBER YOU THOUGHT WE’LL NEVER REACH???????????????……
August 30, 2007

Ivan C.
Nice episode. I’ve been reluctant to spend serious money on the big Aussie fruit bombs as of late, but I guess it’s all about balance.

QOTD: Maybe the big announcement is that Gary is about to become a Patriots fan…
August 30, 2007

Ben Jansen
G’day everyone. Especially Gary.

Gary comming from Australia (South Australia) I can tell you with confidence that the Shiraz’s you were trying aren’t that good and a terrible reprisentation of Australian Shiraz. Please ask an Australian a local if you will on choosing a fruit bomb Shiraz from Australia.
I am more than happy to help you pick better than your selecion on episode 304.

Some wineries which typically produce fruit bomb shiraz – Saltram – Kaesler – Grant Burge – Woodstock…….. The list goes on and on and on…

Otherwise good to see Australian wines on the show.
Keep up the good work Gary.
August 30, 2007

Malphas
QOTD: I sense a whole new design, a merging of Cork’d and WLTV into one supersite, and a WHOLE new look for the Thunder Show.

Three predictions!

Because thunder should strike THREE times!
August 30, 2007

aktormedic
I will keep trying those Aussi FB’s, but with the exception of some yarra valley wines, I have yet to find one that I can stand….
QOTD – NBC Sitcom a la Emeril…..(please don’t do it!!)
August 30, 2007

glenn
you did not not Twitter that The NYY suck when you know your j-e-t-s are in for an awful season!
August 30, 2007

TR
That stuff looked so purply, the color alone reminded me of the Prince of St. Julien, Leoville Barton. Any correlation in flavor? And why is the Dapper Msr. Barton’s wine so dang purple? Las Cases is kinda purple but not really anyother wine on the Gironde or Garonne that I can think of. My QOTD-whussup wit purple? Your QOTD- you’re going on Leno….or maybe Daily Show…or Bill O’Wrongly….Oprah?
August 30, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Great episode. Kilikanoon rocks it. I haven’t had the Oracle because I’m against buying fruit bombs in the +$50 price range. I mentioned this before, but try the Shiraz/Grenache in the $15-20 range. 92pts Parker. Now we’re talking QPR.

QOTD – As of tomorrow the wine world has been changed. Thank you. Good night. Please tip your waiters.

Oh, and we will definitely be TOT SER. All over the place really. TOTSER.

Big time.
August 30, 2007

Matt the Lurker
And he plays for the Chargers.
August 30, 2007

Matt the Lurker
LT? LT is now number 21 Jack.
August 30, 2007

Kent Benson, CSW
Kudos on the single blind tasting. Double blind would have been even more interesting.
August 30, 2007

Brewer
Ok, emerging from lurker status for the first time … guilted me into it. Been watching since early on.

Loved the show, blind is good, please do it more.

You made it easy on yourself and less interesting for us by picking 3 expensive Shiraz’s that all had high scores from Bob. Next time, show us your skils and throw in a ringer 20 dollar 89 point Shiraz in there blind and it will be much more entertaining.

Noticed the show has been better lately, you have settled down a bit and focussed more on the wines We appreciate you.

Tomorrow you annonuce Vayniacs start appearing on your show ?