Hmm…., this is an interesting Gary vs. the Wine Spectator test. WS rated this a miserly 78. I wish I were near enough to the Wine Library to pick up a single bottle to try it out.
GeneV
Hmm…., this is an interesting Gary vs. the Wine Spectator test. WS rated this a miserly 78. I wish I were near enough to the Wine Library to pick up a single bottle to try it out.
Sam Zen
Ditto.
Sam Zen
Ditto.
gary
I got this one WON! 🙂
gary
I got this one WON! 🙂
Bruce
Hi Gary,
Glad you mentioned at the end that this wine would go well with Thai food. I have found that wines similar to this, which are blended white wines, like Conundrum, are great with Thai food!
I look forward to the episodes about Spain!!
Bruce
Hi Gary,
Glad you mentioned at the end that this wine would go well with Thai food. I have found that wines similar to this, which are blended white wines, like Conundrum, are great with Thai food!
I look forward to the episodes about Spain!!
GeneV
WS consistently underrates Albarinos–even compared to other reviewers–so it is not inconceivable that they are missing the boat on this summer white as well.
GeneV
WS consistently underrates Albarinos–even compared to other reviewers–so it is not inconceivable that they are missing the boat on this summer white as well.
Jon
Bruce — interesting that you mention the Conundrum. That was immediately the wine that sprang to mind (I believe Chenin Blanc and Semillon are the primary grapes in it as well). If this compares well with it, I would definitely be interested in trying.
As an aside, while at BLT Fish talking with the Sommelier, we mentioned that we very much liked the Conondrum (which they had) but were interested in trying something new. She pointed us to a Westerly W Blanc, which was excellent (similar price point to Conundrum). Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the wine anywhere for sale — WL has their Sauvignon Blanc (I believe), but none of their other wines…
Gary — have you tried any of the other Westerly wines and will you carry any others?
Jon
Bruce — interesting that you mention the Conundrum. That was immediately the wine that sprang to mind (I believe Chenin Blanc and Semillon are the primary grapes in it as well). If this compares well with it, I would definitely be interested in trying.
As an aside, while at BLT Fish talking with the Sommelier, we mentioned that we very much liked the Conondrum (which they had) but were interested in trying something new. She pointed us to a Westerly W Blanc, which was excellent (similar price point to Conundrum). Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the wine anywhere for sale — WL has their Sauvignon Blanc (I believe), but none of their other wines…
Gary — have you tried any of the other Westerly wines and will you carry any others?
Julius
Gary – I have a couple of questions about this wine. Is the wine blended before or after barrel aging and since there is a dominance of apple do any of the varietals undergo partial or complete malolactic fermentation?
Julius
Gary – I have a couple of questions about this wine. Is the wine blended before or after barrel aging and since there is a dominance of apple do any of the varietals undergo partial or complete malolactic fermentation?
I only get Spectator for the wine news these days. They seem to miss the boat on a lot more than Albarinos. After the Georges De Latour drubbing, I lost all respect for the system. It’s unfortunate that many wineries fortune or lack there of hinges on a couple of rating from a handful of tasters.
I only get Spectator for the wine news these days. They seem to miss the boat on a lot more than Albarinos. After the Georges De Latour drubbing, I lost all respect for the system. It’s unfortunate that many wineries fortune or lack there of hinges on a couple of rating from a handful of tasters.
B
David Canada
I have had a few whites…mostly chenin and they have been great wines.
David Canada
I have had a few whites…mostly chenin and they have been great wines.
WA Ambassador
I found it interesting that you thought that this would go well with Thai food. That’s usually some strong food, especially if you get it Thai hot (as opposed to only 5-star). I may have to try that sometime.
WA Ambassador
I found it interesting that you thought that this would go well with Thai food. That’s usually some strong food, especially if you get it Thai hot (as opposed to only 5-star). I may have to try that sometime.
The Fanjestic
Quick episode – South African White gets it’s own show. Pretty cool. It’s weird to see old episodes that are this quick with only one wine tasted. The Vayniacs would riot – but maybe one episode a week like this would help you and not be so frustrating.
The Fanjestic
Quick episode – South African White gets it’s own show. Pretty cool. It’s weird to see old episodes that are this quick with only one wine tasted. The Vayniacs would riot – but maybe one episode a week like this would help you and not be so frustrating.
yowens
QOTD: why is Gary so reserved in this episode?
yowens
QOTD: why is Gary so reserved in this episode?
Dan Leavy
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Dan Leavy
word 49 “started”
corkscrew
Can't say I have had much luck with South African wines, some have been some of the worst I have ever tasted….. http://www.winelx.com
Anonymous
Nice to see the new world doing white wine blends which are uncommon un the old world except for the rhone whites
Anonymous
Have to say this have found some nice cabs coming from stellenbosch and they are a bit pricey now too!!!
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Have to say this have found some nice cabs coming from stellenbosch and they are a bit pricey now too!!!