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

Skye
loved the head to head shows this week.

we’re having a bottle of chateau pesquie quintessence 2004 with dinner tonight – your recommendation. looking forward to it.

have a great weekend!
February 29, 2008

Christopher J
Quite possibly a Rose Bordeaux I just got, very excited to try it.
February 29, 2008

ryan
Drinking Perrier this weekend, need to rehydrate from an “off the wagon” Feb!!
February 29, 2008

Ben F
GV I am not a CKC but i like the CKC price point.. We need to roll a CKC week!!! Hey I don’t have any wristbands and i thought there was going to be something special for the face book entry…
QOTD: I have a wine tasting coming up so many of the following will be sampled…
CHARDONNAY’S: BENZINGER,ST CLEMENT , FOLIE A DUEX, HARTFORD 4 HEARTS GUENBOC
and SAUVIGNON BLANC’s WHITE HAVEN and KONO
February 29, 2008

Tina Smith
qotd-unfortunately, have a bad cold, so won’t be sniffy-sniffing anything!! Two nights ago (pre-cold) had some amazing Walla Walla Red Blends. Favorite was from Spring Valley Vineyards called “Uriah”. Yum!
February 29, 2008

Kristen
QOTD: Kickin’ it new and old world style.
Now: Big Fire Pinot Gris from Oregon
Later: Montressor Rustigo from Veneto
February 29, 2008

Antony
If we’re feeling on form, could be the Waitrose Blanc de Blancs – an absolutely astounding Chapangne from a classy UK supermarket. Blows the badges and brands to bits. I wish you could check it out. If we’re in more subdued mood (been a busy week) maybe a Bandol I’ve got stashed and Match of the Day.
February 29, 2008

Neil D
Good stuff Gary; love the show, eight days a week.

QOTD: 2006 Brick house Select Pinot Noir.
February 29, 2008

Panosh
Was hoping to get the new wrist band with the anniversary pack but haven’t heard anything on the order yet. Not going to make the 3rd at this rate.
February 29, 2008

BargePlus
Well, I only have or had one wristband as my wife has confiscated it. She is a picture framer and sometimes applies what is called a French Wash technique to the mats, using colored inks. The wristband prevents any natural body oil from her arm or fuzz from her blouse from getting on the matboard as she works on it.

In short, GV wristbands are not limited to changing the wine world!
February 29, 2008

Panosh
Heading to a wine and food party this weekend, but we have finished off most of our “special” bottles. May still have a few Stags Leap Cab stashed in the bac, if I do this will go with us.
February 29, 2008

xtrmtk
QOTD – I drove over to Leavenworth and picked up a few bottles of Boudreaux on Wednesday, so sometime this weekend I want to try one. I’ll probably pop the 2004 Syrah, but the 2006 Chardonnay looks murky and intriguing.
February 29, 2008

Will Lurk for Food
Sancerre. It’s 80+ here, and I am getting into French SB, thanks to GV!
February 29, 2008

chenrys
Wow, those both sounded like great wines! Loved the show.

QOTD: We’ll finish up a Big House Red and a Bogle Petite Sarah that we opened and maybe something else…not sure what.
February 29, 2008

TJB
QOTD: I’m trying a 2006 Chateau La Tour Rose Blanche Bordeaux.
February 29, 2008

David L
Tonight, a 1997 Spanish Tempranillo Teofila Reyes and then a dessert wine. Vin De Paille 2003, Jura region France. I don’t know what the other couples are going to bring but they always come big.
February 29, 2008

Chateaunoname
Tonight, a 2002 Arrowood Syrah. Tomorrow, the just released 2004 Robert Young Scion. I would drink that one tonight, but I think it will need to decant for a few hours. Yup, I got all three. I think your right hand was getting bigger at the end of the show from the pressure of all three on your arm.
February 29, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd 1: I have all but the original – and I have extras of the other two – so if anyone has an extra original wristband and is willing to trade – e-mail me at jamesawilliams81@yahoo.com – and Thank you! GV if there’s anyway of getting an original wristband let me know!

Qotd 2: Tohu Sav Blanc – decent wine – little bit of alcohol coming through on day 2 of being openned.
February 29, 2008

Harley Stan
Great week of shows.
QOTD- I am not sure yet, I am debating between a few bottles and it may come down to closing my eyes and reaching into the wine fridge and drinking the first bottle I touch just for fun.
February 29, 2008

KAllardNYC
OH HELL YEA I HAVE ALL THREE!!

Sorry to yell it.

Molly Dooker The Boxer tonight. Something else tomorrow.

The Shadow
February 29, 2008

Mike L
I also enjoyed this weeks’ shows. I would be happy with one side by side a week, maybe even throw that in with questions on Fridays. That would be totally kickass with me.

QOTD: I’m hitting the grocery store tomorrow for food, but I think I’m going to pair up an albarino with some broiled tilapia or flounder.

We shall see.
February 29, 2008

GR8wine
WoooHooo! Now we get wine tricks too.
QOTD: Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley and a few others.
February 29, 2008

LB in KS
QOTD.. S.A. Prum Essence Riesling 2006
February 29, 2008

Little Jonny H
Is this a playoff system, or is that it?!! God, this is just like college football.

QOTD: Laphroaig 10 yr
February 29, 2008

HenryW
Good to see Mott has the same olfactory sense as I do. QOTD: Paso Robles wines (from my latest visit)