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 6, 2008

jpwardaia
So so very cool that a guest taster was on!!! Great show!!!
Wait..he’s a Cowboy’s fan….HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008

*/^_^\*
fullers london porter or ESB

mmmmmm…….
May 6, 2008

lawschooldrunk
QOTD: screw beer, drink single malt scotch!

gary, this was the best guest by far! He was natural and comfortable and didn’t overshadow you or constrain you. this is how episodes with guests should be.
May 6, 2008

dAve
Good show! Very passionate and informative.
QOTD: Bud… Just kidding. Guinness is hard to surprise, in Ireland where the kegs are tapped with better carbonation!
May 6, 2008

PeterM
?OD: Depends on the attitude, the food and the location. Guiness, Negro Modelo, Turbo Dog, Specked Hen and so many more all have their time and place. I always go for the local brews when I travel.
May 6, 2008

Danny C
QOTD:

Guinness own my heart…
However,
Redhook IPA
Stone Ruination

and my mistress…Walking Man Black Cherry Stout!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008

stephen
Kinda feel good show, neat!
The beer would have to be castle [south african] maybe because the only place I good the stuff was at Disney world, go figure
May 6, 2008

Colin Komar
First off, thanks for the shoutout!
QOTD: Easy question. Guinness, any day and every day!
May 6, 2008

C-Fiddy
QOTD: Sierra Nevada is always my go-to “serviceable” brew, but I also like Downtown Brown from Lost Coast Brewing.
Thanks GV!
May 6, 2008

Tom T.
QOTD…..Guinness without a doubt.
May 6, 2008

Tim
QOTD: If I had to drink a beer instead of a wine: It would be either Chimay or Duvel.
May 6, 2008

Bookman
QOTD: Since it’s the Summer (almost), I’m once again hooked on Bell’s Brewery ‘Oberon’ summer ale. Outside of that, if it’s an occasion where I’m out, I’ll go Belgian almost every time; St. Bernardus ‘Prior 8′, Gulden Draak, Maredsous 8, et al. Used to love the Triples, but alcohol content is too high for the Summer. If we’re talking an everyday selection; Guinness, the greatest beer ever invented, and the only beer in the world specifically designed to be shot out it’s container using a CO/2 system, hence the unique “settling” it does in the pint glass.

Great show, once again. I always check back to see if you’ve covered one of my favorites here in DC; Pure Love’s ‘Desert Eagle’ Shiraz, from Barossa.
May 6, 2008

Chris from Portland
What’s up with the macro and wannabe microbrews? No,no,no. Learn about Oregon and check out Rogue Ales, Hair of the Dog, Deschutes Brewery, etc…
May 6, 2008

the unknown chef
Current favorite is Racer 5 IPA.
May 6, 2008

Juicy Jesse
Enjoyed today’s show. My latest favorite beer: Laughing Buddha (new Seattle brewery) Brown Ale “Pandan”. Fantastic flavor.
May 6, 2008

ChrisH
Totally awesome to see you put a fan on the show! If I drive out to NJ will you put me on with some various Zinfandels?

QOTD: I usually just kick back a classic Budweiser or Michelob, but when I’m feeling adventurous I like to throw back an ice cold Guinness.
May 6, 2008

Pete W.
Oh, and a Stella for my friend, Tom.
May 6, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: Newcastle, Honey Weiss, and Finnegans.
May 6, 2008

bfrankphoto
QOTD: Tetley’s English Ale. Smooth, creamyâ€¦puts a smile on your face.

If you come to Des Moines, dinner is on me.
May 6, 2008

Brian V
QOTD: Not exactly a beer, but I’d go for a Hornsby Cider
May 6, 2008

dangorange
Smuttynose IPA, been my favorite for years now. Also love the imperial IPAs and Stouts.
May 6, 2008

Limeymike
Beer out of a bottle has to be Orval. The Belgian heavyweight champ knocks everything else flat.

But as I’m in England, I can get Coniston Bluebird on draught in a lakeside pub. And you can’t beat that with anything.
May 6, 2008

Taylor
Great episode, I would give a lot to be able to sit shotgun on a show!
QOTD Sam Adams summer ale, Boston lager, cherry wheat, Magic Hat Circus Boy, or #9 and lastly Pete’s Wicked strawberry blonde.
May 6, 2008

Christian
Boulevard Wheat
May 6, 2008

JeffC
QOTD: I love a good home brew, IPA, Porter, or Stout. Love IPA’s from couple US Breweries, Bridgeport and Sweetwater. Also, Yuengling Chesterfield Ale is very good.

Thanks Gary, loved the show.