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.

183 Responses

August 29, 2007

garyv
Let’s play 2!
August 29, 2007

Daniel O
Wow… did I make it into the top 5 comments?

I guess I should watch the episode now!
August 29, 2007

wolfie
ach die leiben!
August 29, 2007

Kipp
Gary Rules
August 29, 2007

Palmer
double dose? love it.
August 29, 2007

JSH
oh, a double whammy day!
August 29, 2007

SP
2 in 1 day…awesome!!!!
August 29, 2007

Palmer
Austrian Shiraz?
August 29, 2007

slambert
Looking forward to this. Aussie Shiraz is my cup of…err…wine.
August 29, 2007

Palmer
Spree rules! red color is my fave.
August 29, 2007

Abdeen
Shiraz is wonderful stuff. I’m gonna pop an octavius today.
August 29, 2007

Jameus
GV you rock! I watched the Sherry episode not to long ago and had to get off my butt to start dinner. I came back to post my comment and what do I see before me!! Another NEW episode! WOOT I’m anxious to hear what you’ve got to say about these shiraz’s also… I do really like the fruit bombs (they popped my cherry or grape rather into the world of wine)

oh and Sherry, never knew it was even remotely that complex and DRY? wth lol that shocked me
August 29, 2007

east3rd
You should have snuck a Yellow Tail in there!
August 29, 2007

AnthonyS
Nice to see an appearance by Ian and another cameo by Erik
August 29, 2007

Palmer
QOTD: I don’t have any idea. BAFFLED.
August 29, 2007

drew
Double Header and double trouble. Damn right.
August 29, 2007

ryan
Thanks! Sherry’s not the easiest to explain as you said…Cheers, and keep up the good work
August 29, 2007

Keith L
Looking forward to the fruit bomb episode after the nutty sherry episode.
August 29, 2007

Daniel O
Interestingly enough, I was having dinner while watching this and having the Yalumba Y-series Viognier. Coincidence?

Thanks Gary! You ROCK!
August 29, 2007

Msquared
Gary Vaynerhunk darling,
Yes, we love you. Yes, we love anything that brings the Thunder. While there’s lots of fans of the “manly”, seripus, Old World wine you so love, some of us girls eagerly await your next sweet and fruity episode. THE GIRLIE EPISODE! Oh wait, that wouldn’t be politically correct. THE FRUY EPISODE! There’s gotta be some serious late harvest everything that still fascinates you. Bring on the sugar!
August 29, 2007

Msquared
Gary Vaynerhunk darling,
Yes, we love you. Yes, we love anything that brings the Thunder. While there’s lots of fans of the “manly”, serious, Old World wine you so love, some of us girls eagerly await your next sweet and fruity episode. THE GIRLIE EPISODE! Oh wait, that wouldn’t be politically correct. THE FRUY EPISODE! There’s gotta be some serious late harvest everything that still fascinates you. Bring on the sugar!
August 29, 2007

Keith L
Great show

Price points are a little out of my range for a fruit bomb.
August 29, 2007

hermitaged
GV, do you ever think of waiting to check the scores from Parker, etc. until after you taste the wines? It seems like you are setting youself up for some frame error if you know other scores before you taste. I know when you are in the retail world it is hard to avoid finding out, but it seems like you would have a cleaner slate if you were to taste the wines before taking a look at the scores.
August 29, 2007

stefanodelmar
I visited the Adelaide area last year. Especially impressed with the dental color effect which actually panicked me for a few hours until I realized it was temporary. I guess those guys really pack the pigment into the bottle! I like the GV300 plus vibe, especially the information you’re providing. Enjoyed the Dolcetto episode alot too! Good info.
August 29, 2007

Jeffrey
A doubleheader, nice! Will watch after the ballgame
August 29, 2007

OrionSlayer
Can’t go wrong with an Austrailian shiraz!

QOTD: See you in the forums.
August 29, 2007

Doug
Great show. We love Australian shiraz. Keep the episodes coming.
August 29, 2007

JC
Awesome, loved the show! QOTD: New backdrop, AKA production studio type sort thing? By the way, thank you Gary!
August 29, 2007

JeffWalnuts
Great episode, I just bought the Innocent Bystander shiraz/viognier, but got the 2003 instead of the (tasted) 2004, hope it’s as good, wine spectator says not so much, what do they know, excited to try these new Shiraz-es. Jeff from the Walnut Orchard
August 29, 2007

MossyMo
hermitaged – I agree. GV, do an episode where you know nothing about the scores. We’ll trust you.
August 29, 2007

GrapeStuff
GRRRREEEEAAAAT THHHUUUUUUUUNDERous ep GV.

HOLY CRAP, I CANT WAIT FOR TOMORROW!
August 29, 2007

GrapeStuff
I feel like a little kid before X-mas.
August 29, 2007

italianwinelover
Great way to bring on the thunder!!! Glad the oak monster didn’t appear!!!

I CAN’T WAIT FOR 2MARRO!!!!You peaked my imagination!!!

no clue on what is up your sleeve!!??

Why didn’t you show the birds? Always hear them in the background never knew where they were!
August 29, 2007

mas
Didn’t realize until you started that there are TWO episodes to watch … thanks as always Gary, and whatever it is, good luck tomorrow!
August 29, 2007

drew
And the big announcement tomorrow is…..

Gary is the father of Tom Bradyâ€™s new born son, thus the JET initials

Gary is launching a bring the thunder cigar site

Gary is announcing free shipping at WLTV

Gary is announcing that he has been given a regularly televised wine segment on the Conan Oâ€™Brien show

Gary and his wife are having a kid or she is pregnant

Gary and the Oak Monster are having a kid

Gary is announcing that WLTV is moving locations

Gary is announcing a new wine scoring system

Gary is launching the newly redesigned corkd.com

Gary is coming out of the closest (as a Patriots fan)

Gary is announcing a partnership with a winery to launch his own wine label called â€œThunder Catâ€ though itâ€™s not to be confused with â€œThunder Birdâ€

Gary is announcing a book deal

Gary is moving to Boise

Gary is getting his own tv show

Gary is releasing all WLTV episodes on dvd
August 29, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Gary, Ryan may be right about his Sherry comment, but he dropped at least 3 or 4 typos in his short post. So you keep on rollin’ with your humbled but brilliant self, ’cause you’re kickin’ ass and taking names, whether you like it… or not!
August 29, 2007

Dave Canada
YES…….
Watched the sherry episode, took my son to his new school to introduce him to his teacher, came back and a new show!!!!
AWESOME!!!
August 29, 2007

ecola
Two episodes at a time is almost as good as two………………….
August 29, 2007

Doyle
hey gary, how about doing the wine tasting with your viewers, but dont tell them your score on a certain wine or a couple wines, and the person who is the closest to your score wins it, then if there are more then one person with the same score, then you pick it out of a hat, makes it a little more interesting!!!
August 29, 2007

wlburk
OMG! TWO SHOWS IN ONE DAY! BEST DAY EVER! until tommorrow that is…….

I am dying to see what happens!
August 29, 2007

Brandon M
Blind Tastings are so lame!
August 29, 2007

Bill V.
WHOA! TWO eps in one day — first double-header ever?
What’s the word, Darlene O.? RIDONKULOUS!

For giving us the 2-in-1, for copping to the Sherry goof, from the first swirly-swirl & sniffy-sniff to the last tasty-taste, I say RIGHT ON, GAR’!

And if what I heard about tomorrow’s show is true, I can’t WAIT for the Vaynereactions!

BV
August 29, 2007

kwan
i can’t believe you called out ms. south carolina. NICE.

tomorrow’s show is going to be hotness. i can’t wait for it.
August 29, 2007

SS Chris
#38….again!!!
August 29, 2007

Martin
Wow, a bonus episode is just what I needed today! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve been predicting for a while that Gary Vaynerchuk will be adding the title of ‘winemaker’ to his resume. What do I win if I’m right?
August 29, 2007

TROC
I’ll leave the Australian wines to you and Parker. Every bottle I’ve tried has the same distilled water flat taste with some grape juice concentrate and a little vodka. I’m surprised they scored so high. They must have a huge mark-up, oh well, that’s business. No idea about tomorrow, a new set?
August 29, 2007

Jameus
You gave us two episodes, so I’ll give you two comments It’s the least I could do for ya. I enjoyed watching you taste some of the better juice from down under. Blind tastings are great lol. I’d like to see you do a blind episode with a few different syrah based blends to see if you can nail them and of course to give us your notes on them I know that down there in Aus. they’re really experimenting since they don’t have to follow the same kinds of guidelines other areas of the world do.
August 29, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
Fun episode, wasn’t a huge fan of Aussie SHiraz 2 years ago, I thought they were TOO BIG, not I enjoy them when the time is right. DO more blind tasting, it is fun.

I put this in the thread too, but you know i have to give you comment love.
QOTD:I think it has something to do with a revamp of CORKD!! CORKDTHUNDER.com maybe.

that is my prediction

J DUB
August 29, 2007

John J.
So THAT is where the chirping comes from!! I was so glad to see the rest of the office. Very cool episode. I should try my own blind tasting next time I open more than one bottle.
August 29, 2007

Capt M
GREAT SHOW!!! Without a doubt, one of my favorite episodes ever. I did not comment yesterday because I’ve been so freaking busy, but the Dolceto episode was really wonderful. Wine Library TV has been a part of our daily lives for the last year and a half, and we have a lot of expectation about tomorrow’s announcement. My answer to the QOTD is; Gary’s (and Lizzy’s) baby is about to be born. ConcepciÃ³n’s answer is: Gary is changing the show’s set. We shall know soon enough. It’s all fun!
August 29, 2007

J-Pipes
Love ya, babe. Looking forward to tomorrow I’m on board, whatever it may be.
P.S. I HEART AUSSIE SHIRAZ!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for this fun ep.
August 29, 2007

Jon B.
Thanks for episode Two today brought me back to life after episode 303. I liked the blind format today and the peak outside the office. Can’t wait for tomorrow I’ve been with the countdown since the beggining and now it’s here,AWWWWWESOME!!!! Thanks Gary and WLTV crew.
August 29, 2007

Canuckchuk
Hey, Sherry and Shiraz is great, but when is the darn Syrah show?!?!?!?

Thanks for the doubleheader, Gary!
August 29, 2007

Capt M
I’m on board. Concepcion and I are on board daily and always. Even my kids are on board when they come home.
August 29, 2007

Terrance
Last comment I ragged on picky people, but boom boom fruit bombs from downunder are a group of wines I need to try more of.

Only thing is the high scores rock the house but those money bomb prices aren’t gonna cut it for this POH bastard.
August 29, 2007

Wine-ot
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!! thanks GV, Sherrry was gooood cause you had to, this was better, always love a tour tooo! Congrats in advance!
August 29, 2007

lenny
QOTD
You will change format of WLTV and go live.
August 29, 2007

Steve Lambert
Enjoyed the show. When I hear “shiraz”, I think $8 wine served at the Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer. It’s great to see and hear about the high end stuff from Oz.
August 29, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
I guess Penfold’s Grange is the standard. I’ve never tasted any of the wines you blinded tonight. I’m amazed at the high score vs. price by Parker for these obviously high end wines. Since Australia is foreign wine territory to me it gives me more confidence to look these up and give them a try. I have heard that Australia is food challenged but their wine is charging hard. I spend more time in the Cotes du Rhone which still makes more syrah then the Aussies. I also am of the opinion that blends make a wine rounder, more complex and balanced and that takes experience and time. Some Vin de Pays are blending Cabernet/Syrah like the Aussies in a berry meets pepper blend.

One thing that I always forget to ask is do you get taste fatigue after tasting so many wines like you did in Idaho? I was shocked to read a quote by Robert Parker that said he has tasted 300,000 wines. You would think that would pickle his tongue and leave it blue like likamaid used to. Your nose readings are so sensitive compared to mine that I want to grab the glass from the monitor and say I’ll have what he’s having!
August 29, 2007

hockeywiner
I am not a lurker!! LOVE the show. Every day can’t wait to see what silly things you will do to ‘bring the THUNDER’ to us. What happened to the ’sniffy sniff’? You have me saying that all the time now. That was SO unique, bring back the SNIFFY SNIFF !
August 29, 2007

james marinello
Thanks for trying the octavis for me!! I have a btl and haven’t tried it yet. Bought it on the rec of the wine steward at my local shop!! Not I can’t wait!!!
August 29, 2007

Adam
QOTD – The show goes permanantly live with special guest Robert Parker.
August 29, 2007

Jim Bugera
Hope my wine stores carry bottles of Yalunda .
I want to get bombed
Thanks gary
August 29, 2007

Anthony
Hey Wesley Walker was my high school gym teacher! Great guy, hilarious and fun to talk with. Excited about tomorrow, I think?
August 29, 2007

OttawaB
Great ep GV. Love the Kilikanoon Oracle and Yalumba Octavius. I have had both over the years and they never disappoint ………….. when ya want a big wine.
August 29, 2007

laposte
I know, I know forget the scores trust your own… But why would I look at these Australian Shiraz rather than the 2004 and 2001 Bordeaux from earlier this week? I guess ther is more to wine than just a Q/P ratio.
August 29, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Thanks for the double-episode day, Gary. QOTD: tomorrow is the day you become a Detroit Lions fan.

Caw! Caw! (sept 16)
August 29, 2007

Rob
God, I hope it’s not going to be naked winelibraryTV come Thursday….that would be just horrible. Great show!
August 29, 2007

Grapedigger
Fruit Bombs away…like’m but won’t pay 50$+ for them…
August 29, 2007

jason
is it my computer or your system, but i had it downloaded then it stopped 3/4 of the way through… wuz up?
anyhow, not much experience with aussi fruit bombs, but you said that the one wine was from the chapoutier people, like michele and he rocks my world. so curious. my guess is that the wine showing charcoal, “paris smoking a pipe” which we have seen before, is chapoutiers wine. he is no lollypop licker.
QOTD: by the looks of comments, you might have put the question in our hands for you? if so, why not have a wine or two with a real wine dinner. first course scallops with cream and butter paired with X and a leg of lamb with Y. maybe a little desert action aka sauterne
August 29, 2007

Todd
Gary just wanted to tell you that I got my latest copy of Business 2.0 in the mail the other day and finally read the article on Fred Franzia. Before I even read the article I was wondering what you thought about Fred and as I was reading the article they you are with a comment. Great comment by the way, put those fools in their place. Keep up the good work and you’ve converted this Goose drinker to a wine lover again.
August 29, 2007

Stu
Funny that the best of the new world tastd today have old world backbone.
August 29, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
QOTD: ?
August 29, 2007

t_moderne
woohoo top 150 again! Yes!!!!

like the blind bags. Good to hear comments without you knowing the labels. WOuld like to see more blind tastings.
WOTD – You are going to work for Wine Spectator. You sold yourself to “the man”.
August 29, 2007

John Farrin
Interesting! However when we throw in QPR vs 2005 futures from Bordeaux maybe the pricier Aussies don’t come off so well. I know it’s all apples and oranges but still…

QOTD: You’ve purchased the New York Jets
August 29, 2007

jpatrick
Been lurking for a while. Wanted to say hi and love the show BEFORE EVERYTHING CHANGES…

QOTD: My guess: ‘guest stars’ doing GV’s job on wltv.
August 29, 2007

Lenny
Fun stuff and I have no idea just where this is going, but I’m sure that it’s the wine talking!
August 29, 2007

Saftig
We were fated to come together online. I live in the foothills of the THUNDER mountains, Huachuca, Apache for thunder mountain. Look forward to end of the day when I watch the show and elucidate myself, not what you think. Thanks. Not many people can make wine fun, don’t lose that.
August 29, 2007

Vinsant
Can I come work for you? The commute from WA would be hell but somebody has to help you finish those bottles!
August 30, 2007

Robin C.
Unofficial prediction: Vaynerchuk changes allegiance from Jets to Giants, and replaces thundercats with Eli Manning bobble head dolls.

Fun show.
August 30, 2007

soyhead
From episode #68

â€œI dream of opening up a restaurant in new york city one day, wine oriented, where I sell a wine on the list for the same price at the wine library store. So look for that in the coming yearsâ€
August 30, 2007

Billr
Two episodes….wooooo….almost missed the second one. Loved the episode but just to much $$$ for me.
August 30, 2007

slambert
Great episode…as always.

How can I resist a wine with a nose Spree? Have you tried Chewy Spree? Those are way too addicting.

I picked up some Kilikanoon, I will give it a taste, and report back when I do.
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 ?
August 30, 2007

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

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

Matt the Lurker
And he plays for the Chargers.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wildebeest
see you tomorrow, buddy!
August 30, 2007

bpederson
Qotd? Cheese library tv

New cheese EVERY day
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”
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

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

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

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

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

Tim Hayes
Love the blind tasting…need more of that.
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.

________________

The Ex-Lurker
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DryDrew
!!!~@$Boy! I give up counting all the bottles!#$@!~
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

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

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

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

daverdude
Wow ” This is Good wine ” I’ll be posting

Is today tomorrow or is tomorrow, today ?

Big annoucement from the Dude as well !
Iam ” Detoxing ” NOW (lol)

Quick somebody order some Food ***
August 30, 2007

zny4444
he’s leaving… either got a tv show dealy or something bigger then working in union cty. you’ll be missed bro!
August 30, 2007

Colin
This former stage hand loved seeing the Behind The Scenes today. Waiting with bated breath…
August 30, 2007

DougieFresh
Definitely a cable TV show gig…
August 30, 2007

Colin
This former stage hand loved the Behind the Scenes today. Waiting with bated breath…
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: is Wine Library opening multiple branches?
August 30, 2007

jp
not one but two giants references, and the tour…top notch
August 30, 2007

Chris Kov
QOTD – WL is opening stores in every state, so it can ship wine to ALL of us.
August 30, 2007

tony mahoney
Just got the email from Gary…looks like the end….Oh No!
August 30, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: The newly redesigned version of Cork’d is ready? Something about giving thanks to all the Vayniacs, or maybe you;ve worked out a TV deal for a show that keeps you in control? No. WOW I have no idea… can’t wait to find out!
August 30, 2007

stephloveswine2
QOTD: Tv show!!! Awesome…wristbands?
August 30, 2007

Brian Specht
I hope the big news is that you are getting a tv show on the food network or something. What ever it is I can’t wait.
August 30, 2007

TommytheFIN
QOTD: If youre going to TV, dont forget your international fans!! Keep up networking! Todays episode was juicy!
August 30, 2007

daverdude
Sorry everyone: Ive just got the Exclusive In !!!!

Gary’s going to be the offical Gatorade Taster for the ” Giants ”
That’s why he was tring to promote the Sherry !

It all makes sense now ?
August 30, 2007

BF
TELL US NOW!
August 30, 2007

Mike S.
QOTD- I have no idea, but whatever it is, it better be changing da Wine World. If not, it will be a BIG disappointmen! I may have to kick you in the balls too! (whether you like it or not)

Wait……. I’ve got it:

Your finally going to do the Temecula show……Awsome.

-Mike
August 30, 2007

Ron Carzima
Gary Vaynerchuk

Man of the Year

Time Magazine
August 30, 2007

mbannon
Whoa, a bonus show, sweet!!

QOD – Probably that heat show you’ve been promising for 298 episodes. Oh wait, I forgot about the rooftop-bottle episode. Hmm…guess I have no idea.
August 30, 2007

TagWorld Brian
… reminds me of that old joke:

How do you keep a fool in suspense for 24 hours?
August 30, 2007

Kathy
Just got your e-mail. I am scared!! Have so enjoyed the last year and afraid it is about to end. Have to go watch my kid play volleyball and then will rush home to find out what’s up.
August 30, 2007

Arby
Hi Gary. I’ve been “lurking” for a few weeks now (read about your show in Slate). Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy the show and have been learning a lot. I was going to register for a wristband (but did not) but noticed that you are wearing a Vassar shirt in the photo that appears when you click on the link. Did you go there? I was class of 1985.

Do you think that Pennington’s shoulder will make it through this season?
August 30, 2007

Taylor
QOTD, Gary is gonna come out with his own wine!
August 30, 2007

WineShopChic
This is taking soooo long!
August 30, 2007

tv pittner
the bottle is empty?!

sad or …. hm. we’ll see.
August 30, 2007

Paul in Alexandria VA
One word… BEERLibraryTV!!!!!!!!

WOOHOO!
August 30, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Lots of WordPress / host server issues when trying to refresh today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific. So…. I anticipate some kind of new, flashy online launch today. Can’t wait to see what’s up!
August 30, 2007

Ron Carzima
My guess is that Gary’s going to start a 24/7 cable tv station devoted to wine and wine reviews,
August 30, 2007

Barry
Congrats on the cable TV gig. Can’t wait to watch you on the big screen.
August 30, 2007

wlburk
THEY SHUT THE WHOLE FORUMS DOWN! WHAT THE HECK!

I say we move the conversation in here!
August 30, 2007

zny4444
no worries… we can always learn from this guy…

http://tinyurl.com/2z7tuo
August 30, 2007

GregO
Why shut down the forums? Need to free up server space?
August 30, 2007

JimKay
IBTL
August 30, 2007

Dapolousa
Are you kidding me. shut the forums down
How dare you
August 30, 2007

WinegodofOregon
I just wish he would hurry up with what ever it is…..this is killing me. This had better be good Gary.
August 30, 2007

Chef Paul
Gary is finally going Fundamental Southern Baptist. No more wine for him…poor guy.
August 30, 2007

Shad
After watching this episode I am going to have to go try one of the last two wines just to have an Austrailian Shiraz that isn’t an over-sugar-fied mess.
August 30, 2007

Hosedragger226
GV,
EXCELLENT!! Must do more of the blind tasting. It is an excellent wa for us Rookies to learn. Keep it coming.
August 30, 2007

the big wine O
Chewy Giant Sweet tarts
August 31, 2007

Jt
Gary great show, love the Aussie wines. Yalumba Octavius Shiraz is my fav as well. Haven’t had the 02 yet though. Cheers ~~~
August 31, 2007

fatdoi
nice one gary, only comment is the kilikanoon you said is the R reserve but on the screen is oracle…… 2 different types of wines……

but will try the octavius…… hmmm had a thought of getting R reserve
August 31, 2007

mcj
QOTD: I know the announcement has been made, but I haven’t seen it yet. My prediction: WINE IS PEOPLE!!!
September 2, 2007

Greg B.
Big G, I had a shiraz tasting and the Octavius won by a landslide. It is my Favorite Shiraz.
September 2, 2007

Elliot Essman
Too late to guess the announcement, but I knew it was worth the wait.
September 2, 2007

Geoff .. in Sydney
Wow !!!!, blind tasting following the results I can see why … now out searching for some Yalumba Octavis 2002 in Oz, can’t wait and will compare your notes with my mates !!
September 6, 2007

Janet Kaczmarek
Great announcement! If I make it to the Wine Country in CA again, I would love to be part of a winery! Sweet! Nice cockatiel, why no mention?
September 8, 2007

chenin
Thanks for the episode and an interesting watch.

It would be nice to see you blind-tasting some wines that you don’t
even know before. Highly rated ones and QPR wines of the same style
mixed, all selected by your staff before. Should be interesting.
September 8, 2007

Snowdog1
Ditto on the birds. I thought that was the squeaking I’ve been hearing in the other episodes. A bit distracting and could live without (and I’m a former cockatiel owner, so I feel a bit guilty about saying that)…
October 22, 2007

Cookiedds
How about Necco Waffers as a descriptive candy term? I think they particularly apply to Australian Shiraz.
March 13, 2008

thefanjestic
Oh Sweet Shiraz! This is the 2nd time I’ve watched this episode and I was still surprised!
August 9, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: I havent signed up yet but WILL, but without honestly knowing I will guess here. Are you making your own wine? Come on, you can tell me. I swear being a year late I havent read comments or looked at episode #305. Really. Anyway, I enjoyed the episode. I always like it when you do blind because youre always surprised at the results, which is of course one of the points of it. The 2nd wine sounds like my favorite, because I would mind being torn loose in a candy shop. Fruit bomb + candy = Happy me.