Why not Carignan and Vermentino?

o man, the small gully concoction is sold out!!! got to have that big taste for little $!

After watching this episode, I was inspired to try a Syrah-Viognier blend I had in my cellar. It was the 2005 Laurent Miquel “Nord Sud” (92% Syrah, 8% Viognier)from Languedoc-Roussillon. It wouldn’t be mistaken for a Cote Rotie, but it was very nice — old world Syrah flavors with a certain floral something from the Viognier. And it only cost $12. It didn’t have the intensity to get the big scores, but I liked it.

THE FIRST TWO WINES ARE SOLD OUT!!!!! ARGHHHHH

My favorite blend, period!

Great show, Gary!

QOTD – Grenache/Zin? Why not?

Great show Gary! I will definitely seek out some of these blends.

QOTD: How about Syrah / Gewurztraminer? The two both have spicy notes, why not? I don’t think anyone has mentioned this one, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for taping while you’re away, hope the customs lines aren’t too long. Great episode, QOTD Sangiovese/Grenache

Good Show, thanks for introducing us to new things.

Big thanks for investing your time to make us a show while you are away, you and wine have become addicting

Nice show Gary. I have enjoyed the Shiraz/Viognier blends that I’ve had, and appreciate learning about different producers of that varietal blend.

Question: You referred to 2005 as a classic vintage. Perhaps a naïve question, but can a vintage just two years ago be classic already?

QOTD: Though these blends often show up in a Meritage, I would like to taste a blend of a Zinfandel and Grenache or Petit Verdot. I think the jammy, fruit flavors of either the Grenach or Petit Verdot would be a nice complement to the rich flavors of a Zin.

Kool episode Gary

QotD : How about a Cab Franc / Marsanne blend !
Or Cab Franc / Sauv Blanc just to keep it regional

Maybe Xarel-lo with Gamay and make a bubbly out of it…

Swedish T

Great QOTD. How about Zin and Albarino?

Frankly, I’d love to blend every red out there with Reisling

QOTD: How about a White Zin with a Red Zin and then smash it over someones head!

Wow! After Monday’s show of PAZZZZZ, a nice comeback on “Tuesday” with this episode. I will seek out the Terlato/Chapoutier – sounds right up my alley.

QOTD: Having just returned from Spain, I am thinking that a Tempranillo or Carignana blended with either a Godello or Albarino would be intriguing giving the aromatics of each of the whites.

QOTD: No idea…I’m not educated enough to create blends.

QOTD: everyone seems to be thinking the red should dominate with a splash of white, but what about the other way around? 95% unoaked chardonnay + 5% grenache. It’d be pink and tasty.

Fantastic / Super Episode!!!!!!
Looooove those Aussie Fruit Bombs!!
Thank You, Gary, for revealing some
good ones!

QOTD: pinot noir & gewurtztraminer (???)

QOTD – episode 280 – 97%Cabernet Napa and 3% Sauvignon Blanc
Wife says Petite Sirah and Sauv Blanc

Just tried the Small Gully Mr. Black’s Concoction (my first web order from the Library). Thanks for the intro. Really enjoyed the wine. By the way, I had it with some lamb chops (with some french hand-harvested sea salt, and ground black pepper) and mushroom cous cous, and it was a good pair. So, I challenge the comment of “not great w/ food.”

Har har nice clue drop there!

Just tried the Teralto last night and really enjoyed it.

My current favorite Shiraz / Viog. blend is the d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie.

Interesting that you said that the ’04 vintage wasn’t considered great. Out here, ’04 was considered a very good vintage for the Barossa and most regions in the country. As for the Terlato/Chapoutier, any idea where that was from in Victoria (the state is larger in size than the UK)? Is it available in Aus?

QOTD : Red – Pinot Noir ; White – Pinot Noir 😉

Would love to see shiraz and x’arelo or torrontes. that would be rad!

Going back to the “Way Back” machine here,,, but opened the Clonakilla tonight and had to go back and “taste” with you… I got #1,2,4 of the episode a year ago and just getting to the Clonakilla tonight,,, You are right on on the bottles I got. This is such a great resource.
Thank you so much for taking part in my wine enjoyment! 🙂