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

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Have tried a few, Semillon has a very interesting nose and favor profile. Some of the wines very interesting and some just plain nasty! Think they were really made for the noble rot, then they become beautiful!
September 24, 2008

Roberto
Have had quite a few SB/Sem blends, all quite wonderful (all from Bordeaux)
September 24, 2008

Nicholas Lazarus
QOTD: Nope. I’ll add it to the list.
September 24, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Cantely’s Blanc
September 24, 2008

Anthony L.
Never had one, but would like to know that you’ve peaked my interest.
September 24, 2008

Exdamyankee
QOTD- Yeah, I’ve had tons of White Bords and do enjoy the Sauv. Blanc/Semillon blend. Must admit never having tried them any from anywhere else, though. Must remember to do that!

Howzabout loading some up on free.winelibrary.com?
September 24, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: I’ve had a handful of white bordeaux.
September 24, 2008

tiffanygladson
QOTD: No, I have not tried this blend, but I added it to my list, which means I will get to it. Can’t wait!
September 24, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I’ve had the Semillon/Sauv. Blanc blend and enjoyed the Aussie version the best, Cali 2nd and white Bordeaux the least, but I have 2 or 3 Bordeaux in the cellar to try and just might like them as much or better than the Australian blend. Also have enjoyed a few Semillon/Viognier blends.
September 24, 2008

Ed Salonia
Continuing to crank out these shows GV. THANKS!!

Good stuff as usual.

Also, I think you need to call out the lurkers, its been too long.
September 24, 2008

mark b
QOTD: don’t believe i have. ill go find one.
September 24, 2008

Orville B
Shows to go ya

great show thanks

jb
September 24, 2008

Darcey and Cliff
Yup, had one of these blends and have always liked ‘em when I’ve had ‘em. Thanks to YOU, Gary Vee, Darcey and I now enjoy white wines as much and ALMOST as often as reds.
September 24, 2008

robnmo
nice show. QOTD: white bourdeaux are some of our favorite white wines. would like to try some american sauvignon blancs/semillon blends to see how they stack up.
September 24, 2008

Bill
Great show, as always. Nice rib kick to the Volker Eisele. Schadenfreude, all the way. Yes!

QOTD: Umm, yes.
September 24, 2008

Andrew D
Thanks, gary

QOTD: yes …
September 24, 2008

nickel
I’ll keep by eye out for this blend!
September 24, 2008

dakotapaul
Gary, you know who has done this blend for a long time, and one of the first I’ve had is Rosemount of Australia. It was always one of their cheapest wines, but always had a good taste. I believe the se-million brings a little sweetness to the wine and ones down the sauvignon blanc. Probably one of the “secret” ingredients to the Kendall wines – along with Viognier.
September 24, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!
QOTD: Theres a vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island you may know of…called Shinn Estate. Their First Fruit, SauvBlan/Semillon is pretty good. I mostly drink Reds, but enjoy this wine..usually during the summer…
September 24, 2008

Hido53
Interesting show Gary!

Apologies if you have already addressed this question in some manner already, but, where’s Mott? Haven’t “seen” him is around a week. Vacation?
Anyway, QOTD: Yes I have had a few. Not as much as some of the other typical white wine blends that are based more on Rhone varietals.
September 24, 2008

DAve A
I love Saug Blanc during the summer! Semillon is too much for me. Maybe I should try it again. . .

QOTD: oh, yes. I sure have!!

HEY, you’ve gone stealth on your secret pack. I got it, when is it?
September 24, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve definitely had white Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend.

I’ve commented on other episodes that this spring and summer I tried many whites. I used to drink mostly red. But I’m expanding my palate. I really like Verdejo, Rueda and Gruner Veltliner and Vernaccia and Greco di Tufo and especially Muscadet (Loire). Excuse my spelling.
September 24, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Gary, as you scored the last wine, I really started thinking back to my sports card-collecting days (I’m still not sure if they’re completely over, but that’s beside the point). A lot of my favorite cards came out of affordable – or even cheap packs and boxes – while the expensive packs always had a better ‘base card’ but didn’t always rocked your socks off. I’m sure you can relate to this.

So I see where you’re going. $7 wines aren’t going to impress that often, but when they do, the surprise is always 10 times as sweet!
September 24, 2008

Matt182
QOTD: Have tasted a Numéro 1 White from Bordeaux and this is a good buy year after year for this kind of blend. I have a Domaine du Chevalier 2005 White that is 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% sémillon in the cellar that needs time before tasting it.

Nice new wrist band btw!
September 24, 2008

Pete G
Affirm. It is a good combo. I seem to like the Bordeauxs alittle more than the Australians. Although I’ll agree w/ Robertfrancis Cape Mentelle does make a good sav/sem blend.