A Tasting Of Value Petite Sirah

A Tasting Of Value Petite Sirah – Episode #523

August 20, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Petite Sirahs that are priced right and sees if he can find a good deal in the bunch!

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“QOTD: Been buying lots of mixed cases so trying a new bottle everytime…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Lot 205 Petite SirahOther California Petite Sirah
Foppiano Petit Sirah Sonoma Russian RiverSonoma Petite Sirah
2006 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage ClonesOther California Petite Sirah

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November 18, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Been buying lots of mixed cases so trying a new bottle everytime, usually 1 in 10 is worth buying again if i’m lucky (mostly at the £8-15 range)
That said i went to this cool place in London whose concept i’m sure people will have come across (http://www.thesampler.co.uk) where I was able to try a small amount of several things for a similar fraction of the full bottle price, such as Château Gruaud Larose 1966 (never had any aged Bourdeaux, but this was awesome!) a Rivesaltes AOC Vin Doux Naturel 1969 by Baixas D’Agly, caramel and walnuts, also awesome!
September 23, 2009

ulu ulu ulu ulu
QOTD: Stags’ Leap petite sirah
February 24, 2009

Jon R
The Rosenblum stained my kitchen sink not to mention Gary’s teeth. It got a little distracting at one point.
The creaminess comes from the 60% American oak that the wine was matured in. This is why it reminds you of Australian Shiraz. That is the most common oak they use.
January 19, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
No wristbands for me I swear one day!!! *shakes fist* QOTD: Enjoyed a very good Yambula muscat. Nice caramel, raisins, and oak with some burnt sugar in the background. Yum!!
December 10, 2008

Will G
Starting the catch-up episode-watching here. I’ve got the full set of 4 wristbands, now wondering if a 5th has been created in my absence! We bought the Foppiano tasted here, too bad it didn’t score so well. Will definitely keep my eyes out for the Rosenblum though. My wife and I are almost through a 4 half-bottle purchase of the Elio Perrone Moscato…lovin’ it! Also recently joined the wine clubs for Little Vineyards and Wellington (both in Sonoma).
-Will G
December 8, 2008

Mike P
Another late post, but you gotta give some props for catching up on a ton of episodes today..
I’m drinking a ton of excellent beer– for much less than wine, it brings just as much thunder! Although everything tastes better out of a wine glass. Cheers
September 25, 2008

yowens
Great show. Gary- I would love the 3RD GEN wristband! I have 1,2, and 4. I promise to send a picture! QOTD: Chat Marjosse 05′ (my first bordeaux from 2005)- its going to be a fun time running though different bordeaux’s from this year.
September 18, 2008

BrewCitySeamus
This comment is coming in kind of late, I know, but just catching up on the past episodes.

Haven’t tried much Petite Sirah but will be on the lookout for some in the near future…

QOTD: I’ve been sticking with the local microbrews recently, mostly Sprecher products.
September 15, 2008

Ryan D
Got the first generation wristband, prize of my collection. Only one I don’t have is the 4th generation because non of my family or friends are wine geeks like me.

Drinking some Penfolds, decent but not amazing. Need to find a better wine shop with a better selection having recently moved to Knoxville, TN.

Catching up on past episodes after the move [watched 10 at least, so far today]. Better than ever, Gary.
September 14, 2008

Andy
QOTD:

Tonight, here in Washington, D.C., I am basking in the glow of attending an opera simulcast of La Traviata in the new Nationals’ Stadium ballpark. How often can a person shout “brava!” in a baseball stadium? Life is good. With that as a prelude, I recommend:

2005 Yalumba Barossa 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier, 14.5% abv, $11 @ Costco

Aroma: cherry oak
Taste: chocolate berry w/mild pepper, medium fruit, warm and long (but not brilliant, alas) finish.
Tasty, pleasant, and very good value for the money. Not as silky or as much a fruit bomb as Shotfire Shiraz. Very nice weekday-chill wine.
September 12, 2008

Darcey and Cliff
Well done! Darcey and I each have one of the Gen. 1 wristbands. We also have two Gen. 3 but we seem to have misplaced our Gen. 2 wristband! DAMN! Can we get another Gen 2?

ALSO: How do we get a Gen. 4 wristband? We’re so needy!
QOTD: Believe it or not (I can’t, really) I had a 1970 Barolo last night that was quite good 92 points at least. It was cloudy and threw more than its fair share of deposit, but was very good. Rustic, leathery, a bit sweet, rasisny, delicious.
September 9, 2008

James B
My wife and I had the Rosenblum Heritage Clone yesterday and it brought the Thunder!!! You nailed it again Gary V.
September 5, 2008

Rob Howells
QOTD- I am drinking the Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Very nice indeed.

Gary,

In regards to the wristbands, I have the 1st and 2nd generation ones and I wrote you a letter in hopes that you would send me number 3 and 4.
September 3, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: I’m drinking what I brought back from my honeymoon in NZ – some Central Otago pinot noir and some Bordeaux blends from Waiheke Island.
September 3, 2008

michelle
QOTD: Sad to say, coffee. Working 10 hr day with 2 hour commute does that to a person!
September 3, 2008

tinman9
Really good show. Opened my eyes up to a varietal that seems like it would be just my speed. I really like zins but i think i miss the tannin structure that most of them lack. But let me say this.

QOTD: Neyers High Valley Vineyards ‘05 Zinfandel – Really really solid stuff. Great nose, mouthfeel, and it lingers forever. A perfect example of what California Zinfandel can be. This wine is much more than just jammy alcohol, this is some serious stuff. TRY IT.
September 1, 2008

Karl Laczko
Am still trying to decide if I like Petit Sirah or not, need to keep trying.

Wristbands – yes, I have the original, and Gen2 & Gen3. Not got Gen4 though.

QOTD – Kayra terra 2005 Öküzgözü from Elaz??, in the East Anatolia Region of Turkey. It’s not that great, but it’s drinkable!
August 31, 2008

JudeMurphy
I’m on a Cotes de Rhone binge!
Another answer to that Q could be: too much!
August 31, 2008

Dawn Imdieke
I have the 1st generation wristband…
Drinking more whites in this summer heat, just had DuMol Chardonnay, very enjoyable…
August 30, 2008

eagleputt
I have found two different drinks (for me) in the last couple of weeks. One, a 2003 version of the Sauternes you recommended in a previous show (very good… I’ve ordered a case of the ‘05), and a chocolate shake w/ Baileys and Kahlua that is THE new summer porch / baseball / early fall football drink for me. Outstanding. By the way, simply put, my Seahawks are going to CRUSH the lowly jets this year and Tatupu is going to knock Brett Fav-ra into final retirement. I’ve got two seats to this game with your name on it if you have the guts to show.
August 30, 2008

Dan-o
GV – I am a big fan of Petite Sirah! Have you ever tried the Elyse version? Dynamite!
QOTD – I am on a Spain binge. I have purchased probably 3 different Albarinos and the Emilio Moro from Ribera del Duero – absolutely magnificent.
August 28, 2008

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

QOTD: Waht am I drinking? Coffee, water, fruit juice and wine. Trying to drink a bit of Chinese wine at the moment – many avcerage, some resoable. Also trying a fair bit of stuff from New Zealad and Portugal.

Cheers
Andrew
August 28, 2008

M
I don’t have any wrist bands. Boo Hoo. Sniff Sniff.

QOTD: I’m always drinking something good. Almost everyday. In moderation. Expanding my palate.
August 28, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
I’ve been trying to focus on wines that I don’t usually drink. For me, those are Spanish reds and California Merlots and Sauvignon Blancs. I’ll soon be moving into Prosecco and Moscato d’Asti. I’m also mixing in the usual variety of Italian reds and Southern French roses because they keep me so happy.
August 28, 2008

Keith
QOTD: non-wine beverage: V8 juice! wine beverage: Tempranillo