A Guest And Some Shiraz

A Guest And Some Shiraz – Episode #458

May 5, 2008

Gary Surprises someone and tries 4 Shiraz’s from down under. Lets see their take on the Austrian reds!

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“qotd: umm prolly unibroue trois pistoles. or unibrou edition 2004 if…” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Nugan Estate ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2002 Eppalock Ridge ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Hazy Blur Mclaren Vale ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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May 5, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Anchor Steam.
May 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
Great ep! It would definitely be a belgian white or tripel.
May 5, 2008

Orion S.
That was a pretty good one. Gotta say, I’m pretty jealous.

QotD: I’d have to go with a Stiegl. You know how the beer drinkers in Germany/Austria are…you have to drink the local stuff. I got hooked on Stiegl in Salzburg and have been loyal ever since. I mean, it was founded in 1492! It’s as old as our country.

Good question, by the way.
May 5, 2008

Rick D
Fun show today, like the guests.

QOTD: My favorite beer style is true English Pale Ales, not the American versions. I love the Fuggles and East Kent Golding hops used in these ales.
May 5, 2008

Little Jonny H
I like the backbone this guest brought to the table!!! However, I think a little more enthusiasm and excitement was in order for a surprise on the Thundershow I’d go nuts if I was surprised by GV!

QOTD: What a fantastic question… this is a RIDICULOUS question, seriously!!! If I couldn’t drink a glass of wine, I’d drink… damn… uh… a Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald in winter, and a GL Holy Moses in summer.
May 5, 2008

Mark
QOTD: Sierra Nevada
May 5, 2008

Tyler
its about you got some real football fans on the show

QOTD: Magic HAt #9
May 5, 2008

Matti
QOTD: Abbot Ale or London Pride
May 5, 2008

cameron w
Great show.

QOTD: Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale.
May 5, 2008

Malphas
QotD: If I had to have a beer, I’d likely go with Sapporo beer, from Japan. If not that, then Guinness.
May 5, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: If my only choice was beer, I wouldn’t drink anything at all. Can’t stand the stuff — yuck! Give me a cold cider, though, and I’d be happy.
May 5, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Good show!
May 5, 2008

Alex Hopgood
Nice Show loved it
QOTD: Normally i would have a pint of London Pride (english ale), but if it was a warm day i would have a pint of Carling (english lager). not a chance in hell of drinking american beer. haha no offence but it tastes of water.
May 5, 2008

JudeMurphy
I think if I had a choice of beer or nothing I’d choose the later! At least if it was instead of wine!

Gary- I’d love to hear what you’d think Of Hungarian “Bull’s Blood”, you should do that one some time.
It’s quite simple but I just can’t imagine putting it down, it’s such a “friendly” wine! (funny, considering the name!) Sort of tastes like fruity jellies! (I mean the sweets… I mean, candy… not what you call jam… damn differences between American English and English English!! Those sugary chewy things..!)

Another great show!
Cheers from Ireland
May 5, 2008

Shervin M
I love it when Gary swears!

QOTD: Creemore Springs
May 5, 2008

Garrick
Awesome show, great guest!

QOTD: American Brown Ale, specifically Keweenaw Brewing Company’s Lift Bridge Brown Ale. Might have to crack one open tonight.

Any porter or stout is good too.
May 5, 2008

Large Format Fever
Bells Oberon!!!!
May 5, 2008

JoeShmo
QOTD: theres a local pub here in the wonderful town of Morgantown, WV. and they brew there own beer, so it would probably be one of there seasonal speacials (good stuff)
May 5, 2008

mrzitro
tight…shiraz
May 5, 2008

amgryger
Or Brooklyn Lager
May 5, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Dogfish Head Raison D’etre
May 5, 2008

Pete G
Good show Good Guest Good question. Props for him performing well on the spot.

QOTD: spring/summer – Sol with a lime
fall/winter – Youngs double chocolate stout
May 5, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: Somthing dark, syrupy and skunky!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 5, 2008

Robin C
I love the names the Australians give their wines. I want to have a Hazy Blur. Very fun show, very personable and knowledgeable guest.
QOTD: Amstel light.
May 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
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