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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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

VBellore
Good show. Good Question.

If it can be found, Berkshire Brewing Company IPA. The search alone for this stuff makes finding it even sweeter.
seek it out, its worth it, anything they (BBC) make is good.

More Guests please
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary- Still love the energy!!! You are still the funniest!!!!!!!
May 5, 2008

Flavio
QOTD: Spring and Summer is definitely beer time. I’d say a nice citrusy wheat beer, maybe a Blanche de Bruxelles (Belgium) or the Kronenbourg Blanc (France), which are great on their own on a sunny day and go very well with fish and shellfish.
May 5, 2008

Mike Nally
Very enjoyable show. Loved how your shell shocked guest started to loosen up after a few tastes of the vino.

QOTD: To be perfectly honest… an ice cold Budweiser is probably the ticket most of the time but I’m always up to try something “better” when it is on tap.
May 5, 2008

Tom K
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA would definitely be the beer of choice at the moment. Love the show Gary…just discovered it a few weeks ago but great to see guys like you putting wine on a realistic level without all the bullshit. Keep it up my friend. Oh, and I can’t wait to buy the book!
May 5, 2008

brent
QOTD: Long Trail Ale or Shipyard Export Ale
May 5, 2008

Utah
I just love posting about Beer! Where’s Beer Library TV? No spit bucket on that show, for sure, Gary…

A Jersey favorite has to be the River Horse Lager…

And while I mentioned the 90 minute Dogfish Head, anyone who is a fan of IPA’s needs to find a way to sample their 120 minute, which they make once or twice a year.
May 5, 2008

Utah
QOTD: My everyday drinker has got to be the 90 Minute Dogfish Head IPA… but that’s just not enough about beer. Close second (and first on many a winter eve, especially) is the Sam Smith Tadcaster Porter .. with the obligatory honourable mention to a pint of the black..
May 5, 2008

yowens
QOTD: Depends on the day and mood but probably Iron City or a Black and Tan.
May 5, 2008

andrew
Ach du leiber! Shairaz from austria! LOL
May 5, 2008

Sep
How about St. Peter’s cream ale?
May 5, 2008

Exdamyankee
Great ep Gary. Awesome to see a member of the VN “Vaynerized” live!

QOTD: Guinness, most of the time. When I can find it, Kostritzer Black Beer (Germany) is also on my list of faves, as are Kirin (Japan) and La Fin Du Monde, an awesome Belgian-style tripel, about 9% alcohol, from Canada. You’ve GOT to try that one!
May 5, 2008

The Original Marc
Coming here to Des Moines? Hell yeah! I had no idea there were that many Vayniacs here.

QOTD: My beer palate changes too often so it would be impossible for me to say. I’ve never had a beer and said, “Wow, that’s the best beer I’ve ever had,” yet I highly enjoy most beer. So let’s be festive and say Dos Equis.
May 5, 2008

Robert Howells
I would drink a Innis & Gunn from Scotland. This beer is aged in oak barrels
May 5, 2008

kaybee
Good show, liked the guest!
QoTd
Sorry, no beer for me, don’t like the smell or the taste. Now a nice cup of tea would be a second choice. Like keemun or lapsang souchong.
May 5, 2008

Palmer
LONG TRAIL ALE
May 5, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: This time of the year, I would go with a Redhook SunRye.
May 5, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Not a beer fan so have difficulty beyond Belgian Ale
May 5, 2008

Jay
Best guest QOTD ever!

QOTD: This is very tough, because it’s always dependent on the setting. If I had to pick one that I know I would enjoy, it would have to be Wayan, from Baladin. Awesome beer.

If I’m picking one just becuase I want to try it… No question, Westvleteren 12. Never had a Westy and am just so curious.
May 5, 2008

Dave from VA
Hey GV, great show. I’ve got some folks coming over around 7 tomorrow to taste the secret pack and was expecting the video to be out today. Have plans changed?

Thanks!

QOTD: Starr Hill Jomo Lager, perhaps a potent Belgian Ale
May 5, 2008

BWicked
Gary, Nice show. Thanks.
QOTD: Definitely a Pale Ale: Sierra Nevada or Dogfish Head (60- or 90-minute).
May 5, 2008

Sharon
That’s a funny show! I’ve never found a Shiraz I’ve liked. Yay Rhone blends! THOSE I like!
I like Killian’s Red, which I know is an American impersonation at an Irish brew, but I like it anyway.
May 5, 2008

Derek F.
Awsome!!!! You guys rocked it!!!!

QOTD: I love Molson Golden
May 5, 2008

gubby
QTOD: First of all, to the guy that said American beer tastes like water, uh, just not the case. Some of the best, most innovative beer in the world is now comming from American craft breweries. If I had to choose one specific beer it would probably be Firestone 11th Anniversary, absolutely incredible complexity. If I had to choose a style, probably double IPA.
May 5, 2008

John Blue Label
Great show GV and guest. Lot’s of fun. Love the shiraz.
My beer consumption reflects food, mood etc. Love Guiness because of the complexity and character. One of my favorites is Skipjack lager, and I’ve only had that at the Carolina Hurricanes hockey games. Fantastically smooth and delicious.
JWB