New Zealand vs France Syrah Showdown

New Zealand vs France Syrah Showdown – Episode #419

February 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk concludes the head to head showdown today with a classic battle pitting New Zealand against France.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Craggy Range Le Sol SyrahNew Zealand Syrah
2004 Puech Haut Clos Du PicLanguedoc-Roussillon

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February 29, 2008

Johnny Utah
Its not really a couch or a chair…I know, its the Laid Back Love Seat! Sharin’ the love on the Laid Back Love Seat…

You got me in the mood so I’m going to try that Chapoutier Shiraz from Pyrenees Australian…Hopefully he brings some of that N Rhone old world funk to show those Aussies how to do it!
February 29, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… I don’t have a plan yet going shopping tonight.
February 29, 2008

GermanDuffy
I love Mott!!

QOTD: I’m drinking Conde de Valdemar, Rioja blanco 100%Viura as i’m writing to start my weekend! Oak Monster has joined me here – at least i’m not drinking on my own!!!
February 29, 2008

Karl Laczko
Do you realise how uncomfortable I felt after you poured that whole bottle into the glass. So glad you funnelled the rest back! I was glad you said Horse……Radish for the smell, my mind started wandering!!

..and then you said Pig Manure!

Great show.

QOTD – Visiting friends, so taking the d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2005, a 1998 Ribera del Duero Reserva (Tamaral) and maybe my Insignum 2001 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese.
February 29, 2008

Marshall
I think that’s the third reference to the vomit scene in “Stand By Me.”
QOTD: Valpolicella and maybe champagne
February 29, 2008

AZTrojan
Another great show – I just tracked down the Pinot from yesterday and looking forward to it arriving.

I will be enjoying a couple of wines that just arrived from the Wine Library along with my first wristband.
February 29, 2008

jwhi
I’m feeling lucky, and proud, to be in the club as an owner of all 3 wristbands! Unfortunately, that alone is not reason enough for celebration (sorry Gary) so I’m not planning to open any special bottles this weekend. I will take a peak in the basement and grab whatever looks like it will be “fun.”
February 29, 2008

Marooned
I’ve decided to stop lurking about.

QOTD: I picked up two bottles to try over the weekend the 2005 Chat-en-Oeuf from the CÃ´tes Du Ventoux, and the 2006 Estampa Malbec/Petite Sirah from The Colchagua Valley, Chili
February 29, 2008

Holger A
Ok, time to leave lurkerland!

Great show (as always), the matchups are a screaming good idea (please! do some more!), wltv rocks!

QOTD: got the flu, can’t even distinguish wine from chicken soup right now… otherwise, probably the Torremoron Ribera del Duero 2006.

Big “Thank You!” from germany for changing (my) wineworld!
February 29, 2008

cs
QOTD- Going to a charity event and already know it’s a Champagne evening.
February 29, 2008

Marc
QOTD: Probably going to open the 2004 Nickel & Nickel Cab

I only have wristband #2
February 29, 2008

NathanN
Cool show love the couch and getting Mott involved.

QOTD: Don’t know I think I will have the wife make the pick.
February 29, 2008

GottaGoDrink
QOTD- Grilled steak with a Sevona Cab from Paso Robles.

Have a great weekend everyone!
February 29, 2008

Obama_Man
Awesome episode! Going to venture and find more whites.
February 29, 2008

T. Reasoner
I found 2 bottles of yesterday’s pinot from a Maine wine store and I snagged both of them up.

I have no wrist bands but I just put in for one.

QOTD

doing a bit of pinot noir this weekend.
February 29, 2008

Jaybird
Great week!
QOTD: I am not sure but I can’t wait since I was sick all week. I am probably going to open a Chateau Haut Brisson, just got it in the mail yesterday, from those really cool people at wine library.
February 29, 2008

Eric A.
Great show today. Craggy Range Le Sol is one of my all-time favorite wines EVER. Can’t thank you enough for putting it on the Thunder Show today and, I agree, it’s a tad expensive (most folks sell it for $65 or more — I’ve seen it for $130 on a restaurant list!). However, while on the palate there are definitely wines that deliver just as much for half the price, I’ve never had a wine with the aromas this one has. That’s what makes this wine worth it to me (even if I’d have to cash in some stock or something to be able to afford a case). Also has some chocolate flavors that everyone I’ve introduced this wine to has loved.

I agree with Edward: Black… Pepper… RULES. Does anyone know of other black-pepper-aroma wines? I love, love, love ‘em. Like in a “love to see cracked-out photos of Britney Spears on the internet” sort of way. Just can’t get enough.
February 29, 2008

Mike T
QOTD: I’ll be going to a 25 winery, tasting event, here in Santa Barbara!

About a month ago, I got to enjoy a Craggy Range, Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, 2005 and was really blown away by it. I’ll have to pick this one up as well!
February 29, 2008

NickJW
QOTD: something white and something red… and maybe something pink.
February 29, 2008

Roro
QOTD: Blackbox Syrah 2005 Paso Robles(boxed). I’m going snowboarding and taking the box up for everyone(who don’t know wine) and myself. I’m staying away from grandma and her ice cold cheap Chardonnay 8p

Hey, what about another boxed wine episode. They are perfect for get together and parties which there are a lot coming with spring/summer coming. Gary, thanks for the shows, keep bringing the thunder!
February 29, 2008

Karl
Nice episode…I love the ChÃ¢teau Puech-Haut…the 1998 was fantastic.

Tonight it will be Meursault Comtes Lafon 2004 and probably a pinot noir after but wich one…don’t know yet.
February 29, 2008

JeffK
LOL great episode Gary and it’s always great to see the Mott’ster!

QOTD: Since today’s match-up was Syrah, I’m going to continue that into the weekend with – 2005 Alban “Reva” Syrah and 2004 Palm Cellars “Judys”
February 29, 2008

JC
Great episode! QOTD: Have an infection, so I can’t drink, antibiotics and all. Have a drink for me, thanks!
February 29, 2008

Mandy
Hopefully will be imbibing wines from my four pack over the weekend