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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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August 30, 2007

Cam
QOTD: No idea, but hope you’re not leaving the show or anything like that, GV!

And what’s up with the birds?
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
If I actually get a wristband i’ll totally take a pic with it on and make it my profile pic on FaceBook – gotta support WLTV!
August 30, 2007

wayno da wino
Alright, Gary!!!
Thanks for crackin’ out da Fruit Bombs!!
Now dats my kind of Vino!!!!!!

QOTD: You better NOT be “retiring” on us.
I’m on da edge of my seat!?!
August 30, 2007

DryDrew
I would guess in between 500-600
So what next. Giving them away!
Got enough k***** one’s for all uf us?
August 30, 2007

DryDrew
!!!~@$Boy! I give up counting all the bottles!#$@!~
August 30, 2007

Jay
QOTD: I think is has something to do with maybe a TV show on the food network. Something along the line a show somewhere but would that mean Gary would stop doing wine library tv. Forget that!!!! Gary you better keep doing this show for years. I am learning so much.
August 30, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
MAN!!! I can’t wait for the announcement today. I’m chomping at the bit over here.
August 30, 2007

Chris Kov
Great shows! I hope that the announcement happens soon. I am going up to the cabin tonight and will be without internet service until Tuesday next week. I really really don’t want to wait that long!!!!
August 30, 2007

Zach
Twofer one’s are sweet. I liked the blind tasting but especially liked seeing all the Jets memorabilia in the hallway. Living on the west coast now I miss all the die-hard east coast sports fans.

QOTD: I keep thinking it’s got to be a TV deal with Food Network or something, but how would you have know about that 200+ days ago? Is your wife having a kid? Would be exciting, but not as much for the Vayniac Nation… I CAN’T FIGURE IT OUT. HURRY UP AND ANNOUNCE IT ALREADY!!!!
August 30, 2007

daverdude
ALRIGHT GARY
Finally Three wines that FORCE the Wltv Crowd To
SPEND A BUCK OR TWO $

Your definitely
Tasting Daverdude Status “Stash” Bottles

And Ive said it before
Parker rates a Fruit bomb 96 Gary rate’s it a 90
Reality Is Bliss !!!

So for all of you that Buy Due to Parker overated Scores
” Your a Fool ” And GV Just proved it $$

Hope you enjoy your $60,(tax included) (90 point grape juice)

But we all know the real excitement Tomorrow as Gary reveals the “Big Secret”
Who is Daverdue ?
August 30, 2007

eric
yes, you rock. I love the blind tasting as much as everyone else who has commented here. can’t wait for the show today to see this great announcement.
August 30, 2007

Karl Laczko
Blind tastings are good, and by the sound of it so were those Aussie offerings. Nice show GV, I’m not going to jump in on the guessing for today just gonna watch and see.
August 30, 2007

rob in indy
2 shows in 1 day.. Christmas does come early sometimes. GREAT SHOW!! I can’t wait to find out what all the hype is about.
August 30, 2007

WineShopChic
Shiraz was my first love affair w/ wine… Shiraz 9 Marquis Philips, Drinking nothing right now, but am surrounded by wine:)

QOTD: Will you invite all the Vayniacs down for an official wine tasting w/ you? Cool!
August 30, 2007

de Las
Kaesler’s making some of the most interesting reds in barossa: Old Bastard ($$$$), and Stonehorse ($$) badass.
August 30, 2007

Jason Skinder
Great show! I agree with Flavio – go REALLY blind next time and try to pick varietal, region, etc.

Wish you hadn’t sold our of the Octavius so fast! Next time I’ll be quicker…
August 30, 2007

Flavio
Gary

Thanks for the second show. Great surprise…

Agree with Tim – blind tastings are great. I want to see you get more specific next time. Guessing the varietal, origin, age, etc… Let’s put that sniffy-sniff to a real test.

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The Ex-Lurker
August 30, 2007

Tim Hayes
Love the blind tasting…need more of that.
August 30, 2007

Shir-Az
Gary,

Not sure if there was a mix up but the Kilikanoon wine you tasted on the show was the R Reserve (96 pts RP & $88) while the link listed is for the Oracle (98pts RP & $52).
August 30, 2007

caleb
Bleh, nasty over the top aussie syrah!cote rotie man cote rotie!
August 30, 2007

mikey c
New show on the Food Network?? Might be nice. Just don’t forget about us.
August 30, 2007

mike segerson
love the oracle as well as the Octavius. I bought 2 cases of the oracle for CHEAP and drink it fairly frequently. well worth the $$

also, anyone interested in shiraz, get yourself a bottle of the 2004 apricot block by greenock creek. simply amazing! actually anything from greenock creek or their main winemaker chris ringland are exceptional. as is Amon Ra. all of which, in my opinion, trounce penfolds grange…

mike
August 30, 2007

Jayhitek
I was wondering it a few days ago when you brought Eric into the camera, but know I am more intrigued..
Is he wearing a wig?

Supercuts man. $14.
August 30, 2007

Sassodoro
I didn’t see there was a second episode until this morning. Thanks!

I’m guessing the big announcement will be something about a redesigned Cork’d site.

Because WE (with more than a little of YOU) are creating a wine culture in this country.
August 30, 2007

Big Gulp
You did a lot less spitting and a lot more drinking on this episode.
Be careful not to get a little “tipsy tip.”