Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Go Together Like Peas and Carrots

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Go Together Like Peas and Carrots – Episode #545

September 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 whites that feature this classic grape combination.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Steenberg Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/ SemillonColumbia Valley White Meritage
2006 Volker Eisele GeminiNapa White Meritage

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September 24, 2008

Rowland
diesel. I believe that scent you were getting on that third wine was diesel. 79 sounds like too good of a score, knock them down a peg or two; if it’s plonk, it’s plonk, right?
September 24, 2008

Smahlatz
What happened at 8:21 ?? major edit
September 24, 2008

Rowland
O MY GOD I HAVE TO HAVE THAT WRIST BAND!
September 24, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Yes, many white Bordeaux and Sem-Sauv blends from elsewhere.
None really leap up in my memory to recommend.
Have you done a big show on white Rhone? That would be interesting, too.
September 24, 2008

Slushpuppy
I would love to do a strickly white wine tasting. I crave them more when the weather gets hot.
Smell it first!
September 24, 2008

Shawn_944
Awesome show Gary,

QOTD: Nope not yet… at least i think…

What about the new wrist bands! Your such a tease
September 24, 2008

Double_Faces
Long time lurker, first time poster. Where in LA can I find that first wine? Any ideas?

QOTD: Sure haven’t but my budget would totally allow me to pick up that Steenberg. Any help in locating it?
September 24, 2008

Marshall
QOTD: Yes, I love white bordeaux and I drink tons of it because it brings tons of value.
September 24, 2008

Gregavelli
As Mr. Ambassador said (what’s up, Schweitzer?) here in WA we have quite a few of the white Bordeaux-style blends, which I’ve been able to try. DeLille Chaleur Estate Blanc has always been a personal favorite. We also pour the Cadaretta SBS by the glass where I work. Suddenly oysters sound very good.
September 24, 2008

jason
i’m digging the short and sweet shows…. 11 min is right on. not get me wrong the 25 min loaded with content are good too

qotd: i have surely had a my fair share of bordeaux blanc, but i am not sure outside of that. like the 1st wine just says sav blanc but has some semilion in it——-BTW i had a 2001 chat louvier blanc over the summer and it was friggin good. it turned me into a believer in bord blanc. it had more notes of the sav blanc. the nose was wowowow.
great show
September 24, 2008

crank
I’m in.
September 24, 2008

Neil
Nope
September 24, 2008

Ryan L
Ive never had this blend, but it sounds interestingly delicious. I can’t wait to get one of the new wristbands either. Great Show Gary and keepin it RADOOL!
September 24, 2008

NickP
QOTD: Yes, Ch. Reignac Blanc (70% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon, 5% Muscadelle) – here are my notes from cellar tracker when I had if first in April: Very good white. Citrus and flowers on the nose, with some petroleum like overtones. Good clean taste with the citrus more in line with a grapefruit taste, good mouth feel, and nice acidity. A nice change of pace for me. Guess where I bought it? Have another bottle which I’ll have to check out again soon.

Other than that I can’t say I’ve had another.

Was in the store yesterday to pick up some ‘05 bordeaux as they come in.
September 24, 2008

Brad
QOTD: I have and they’re awesome. Thanks!
September 24, 2008

TimInSpokane
Very cool to highlight semillon and the sauv blanc! I really like semillons and have had many. L’Ecole 41, a premier Walla Walla winery, makes 3 different semillons, all of which are fabulous.

QOTE – never had that combo that I can remember, but I have had many of each. I really like some of the Columbia Valley sauvignon blancs (Barrister Winery does a Red Mountain sauvignon blanc that absolutely kills it!). If you see it anywhere, try the Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc, a sauv blanc that retails for less than $10. It is great for the price!
September 24, 2008

Scott EJ
I believe I’d have both WA and Bordeaux Sem/Sauv. Blanc blends. I’m probably a bigger fan of them individually than blended.
September 24, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD Other than white Bordeaux? nope, not that I know of!
September 24, 2008

Brian
Leaving us hanging on the wristbands huh? I have never had one but I will have to seek it out.
September 24, 2008

NY Pete
where’s the wine 2.0 show?
September 24, 2008

hinrgman
Nice selection of white wines

Gary you rock
September 24, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Residing here in Washington State there are many of the Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blends available and I’ve had the opportunity to sample several. I’ll have to keep an eye open for the Cadaretta as I haven’t seen that on the wine shelves yet…
September 24, 2008

purplejuicebruce
As my dad used to say I want you to eat every carrot and pea in the bowl.
September 24, 2008

passthecab
SB and Semillon… sauternes, mmmmmm
September 24, 2008

Richard
QOTD: Don’t recall ever having one. But I had a wine (I think it was a chardonnay/sauvignon blanc mix) that gave me the exact same reaction that the third wine gave you.