QOTD: Oops, forgot Boekenhoutskloof's 'The Wolftrap' Syrah/Mourvedre/Viognier blend and Majella Sparkling shiraz too!

QOTD: One of the best syrahs I have had is the Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz (Australian). Tastes like it should cost more.

QOTD: One of the best syrahs I have had is the Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz (Australian). Tastes like it should cost more.

Another great show. I hope you do more of these in the future. QOTD: DOnt think ive had a syrah yet :( Im buying a Molly Dooker or two pretty soon so that will change!

Cool place...favorite Syrah wine is the Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2005.

That was a trick QOTD.
Do you mean the grape Syrah? or do you mean CA Syrah?
I will roll with you this way:

France Cote-Rotie - Gangloff La Barabrine
Australia Barossa Valley - Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper
California - Tensley Colson Canyon Vineyard, August Briggs, Jaffurs Bien Nacido Vineyard

Nice show on bubbly. My wife won't drink it and therefore it makes it tough because I can't handle a whole bottle at one sitting.

QOTD: 2001 Guigal Cote Rotie la Turque (Old World) and 2004 Garretson "Mon Amie" Syrah (New World)

hay garry great show been watching 4 ages but not left message b 4 your the best luv the show.

QOTD: Weisinger's of Ashlands Shiraz is big, bold, balanced and tasty to boot!

Beckmen Purisima

Next champagne tasting: grower vs. major brands.

At a holiday dinner I attend every year, they always serve Veuve Clicquot. I'm just not interested.

QOTD: 100% Syrah.....2004 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, South Africa....in a blend.....2002 Shafer Relentless

QOTD: My recent favorite was a Syrah that I tasted at Crushpad. It was from Santa Barbara County CA made at the Crushpad facility... I was pleasantly suprised, and I remember part of the name... Kindred Syrah ...

Gary, cool that you ventured outside of wine library!

WOW!! Nice Bar Keep.....can't wait to see him at Christmas!!!

Another good one. On the road with GV. I like it!

QOTD: I'm a Crozes-Hermitage guy. Can't afford to be a Hermitage guy.....

Good show, I still have a mental block on bubbly, but had a nice one a couple of weeks back with some great sushi. Will be popping some Champagne over the holidays, a small producer near Riems (a present from a friend on vacation there in summer) - is that what you mean by "Grower"?

QOTD - Don't have one, Syrah/Shiraz is one of my "grey area" varietals, still figuring out what I like.

Great Episode... !!! I have been trying to find a few non-traditional bubbels for the holidays !!

QOTD:No questions... hands down ... fav. Syrah is the Lilly Hill Estate Syrah, Dry Creek Valley form Bella Winery in Sonoma County
Totaly worth a taste if you can get your hands on it!!!

Favorite Syrahs are Tensley from CA and D'Arenberg the Dead Arm from Australia, French Syrahs are usually blends but the style I love. So one of my questions is why don't restaurants ever feature grower champagnes but always insist on Moet or Vieux Clicot or the like. By the way my favorite champagne is Billecart Salmon Blanc de Noirs, vintage if I'm feeling flush but even the non-vintage is great.

QOTD: Right now I'm big on Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge-loved the '04, '05, and waiting to try my "06

Right Now, Domaine de Fondreche Persia because it is like drinking STRAIGHT BACON. But I also love the Tensley, which i saw in the background on the bar in the episode.

QOTD: I don't think I have a favorite Syrah, haven't had enough of them.

QOTD: In the spirit of the question, I'll have to say 2003 Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, en Cailloux vineyard...the New World "Roti"

You're improving with each episode in NYC. This cozy wine bar has a friendly aura and I almost cringed when you shouted your lead-in which we are quite used to but might be a shock to the uninitiated. Thanks for the sparkler tips which will pay dividends in a few weeks time. Champagne is a funny wine in that you somehow need to have an occasion to drink it. You can drink red wine alone but bubbles demand an audience....

The QOD is a simple question but difficult to define. Syrah would be a Cotes du Rhone varietal and Shiraz the Southern Hemisphere version. Except in South America where they call it Syrah again...At the moment I'm imbibing a 2005 Cotes du Rhone from Louis Bernard at about $10. It is a Grenache/Syrah blend. Maybe an 87 score in my book. If I were able to spend an extravagent amount then a '95 Cornas like Domaine Johann Michel or an Hermitage like Paul Jaboulet Aine "La Chappelle" is fine for watching Comedy Central reruns.....I've been aching to visit the Carnival of Love but can't seem to get Two Hands on it. Home is where the Grange is.

I'm not a big fan of blending Cabernet with Syrah even though it is the trendy thing to do. The flavors of Cabernet and Sangiovese also seem to struggle for supremacy when intertwined. BTW, I was out to the Capital Grille Wednesday evening and quite enjoyed a 2005 Caymus so I guess I'm just a Chauvinist. My respects to Chuck Wagner and his wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon.

I now have added the Blue Ribbon to my list of places to visit before I croak.

QOTD: Sorry, broken record time, but my fave is still Eric Kent Big Boy Blend 04!

Great episode---SEAN---SEAN---I want to party with that dude! Not a big bubbly fan, sounded like the blue ribbon barkeep knew his stuff. Favorite shiraz is quantum from the hidden hills of italy, if you have not tried it it is a must. Can't wait to go to the blue ribbon.

This place is on my list for my next visit to NYC

QOTD.... Rather partial to Sonoma's Nicholson Ranch but know there is so many other great ones out there.

QOTD2: Are there any straight sommeliers in Manhattan?

QOTD: We've always liked Arrowood's Saralee's Vineyard. He co-ferments with Viognier. Lately we've scored some Alban Reva from the mail list. It really is in a class by itself, with intense concentration and nearly untamed alcohol.

seriously GV whats with your depressed emo friends? Anyway, QOTD: my favorite syrah? right now I like....wow i don't even know. Israel has some serious petit syrah action happening but i can't really say one specifically.

intersting about sparklies...... good one GV

qotd... 04 Two Hands Ares & 98 Penfolds St. Henri

Good show Gary

Using the word 'Syrah' I'm going to have to say De Bortoli Reserve Syrah - Yarra Valley, Victoria AUSTRALIA! Vicotira is where the magic happens for Australian wines (apart from Riesling and Semillion)!

Andrew

QOTD: RICHARD PERRY SYRAH 2001 (down to the last 6).

Don't forget MORRELLS WINE BAR NYC "The WILL man" will thrill ya!

Nice to get a lil more in depth about the bubbles!!

QOTD - We are heavy with GREAT syrah here in WA state. I'm sure I could list off a dozen but the one that pops in my head right now is 04 Sheridan Vineyard Yakima valley. Deep brabaly fruit and a gamy edge I L-O-V-E!!!

Great episode again!!!!!
QOTD- I don't think I have a favorite Syrah at the moment. ( I know it is not really an answer, just nothing came to mind)

Once again, really love the traveling wine show and especially the champagne. I agree, when you can buy Clicquot at Target...something is wrong! Love the smaller producers.
QOTD: Lately, Shiraz from Margaret River in Oz. I had a Woody Nook and really enjoyed the it!

QOTD - Gotta be Northern Rhone....kicks it!

QOTD: Thierry Allemand Les Reynards Cornas (2001, although I hear the 04 and 05 are also great). As an under the radar pick, try The Foundry syrah from South Africa (01 through 04 are all great). Or at least was under the radar till the Spectator gave it a good score last month.

Again, great episode GV, really digging the wine bar theme.
QOTD: 2004 Novy Judge Syrah, pure velvet. "Baby wants his blue velvet!"

qotd: Penfolds McGill Estate mmmm