EP 304 Australian Shiraz Bomb OFF Tasting

Today Gary blind tastes 3 Super Bomb Aussy wines that all scored through the roof!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Yalumba Octavius ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Cambrien ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Kilikanoon Oracle ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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corkscrew

Love a older Shiraxz where the alcohol does not blow you away. http://www.winelx.com

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  • jpatrick

    Been lurking for a while. Wanted to say hi and love the show BEFORE EVERYTHING CHANGES…

    QOTD: My guess: ‘guest stars’ doing GV’s job on wltv.

  • Lenny

    Fun stuff and I have no idea just where this is going, but I’m sure that it’s the wine talking!

  • Lenny

    Fun stuff and I have no idea just where this is going, but I’m sure that it’s the wine talking!

  • Saftig

    We were fated to come together online. I live in the foothills of the THUNDER mountains, Huachuca, Apache for thunder mountain. Look forward to end of the day when I watch the show and elucidate myself, not what you think. Thanks. Not many people can make wine fun, don’t lose that.

  • Saftig

    We were fated to come together online. I live in the foothills of the THUNDER mountains, Huachuca, Apache for thunder mountain. Look forward to end of the day when I watch the show and elucidate myself, not what you think. Thanks. Not many people can make wine fun, don’t lose that.

  • Vinsant

    Can I come work for you? The commute from WA would be hell but somebody has to help you finish those bottles!

  • Vinsant

    Can I come work for you? The commute from WA would be hell but somebody has to help you finish those bottles!

  • Robin C.

    Unofficial prediction: Vaynerchuk changes allegiance from Jets to Giants, and replaces thundercats with Eli Manning bobble head dolls.

    Fun show.

  • Robin C.

    Unofficial prediction: Vaynerchuk changes allegiance from Jets to Giants, and replaces thundercats with Eli Manning bobble head dolls.

    Fun show.

  • soyhead

    From episode #68

    â??I dream of opening up a restaurant in new york city one day, wine oriented, where I sell a wine on the list for the same price at the wine library store. So look for that in the coming yearsâ?

  • soyhead

    From episode #68

    â??I dream of opening up a restaurant in new york city one day, wine oriented, where I sell a wine on the list for the same price at the wine library store. So look for that in the coming yearsâ?

  • Billr

    Two episodes….wooooo….almost missed the second one. Loved the episode but just to much $$$ for me.

  • Billr

    Two episodes….wooooo….almost missed the second one. Loved the episode but just to much $$$ for me.

  • slambert

    Great episode…as always.

    How can I resist a wine with a nose Spree? Have you tried Chewy Spree? Those are way too addicting.

    I picked up some Kilikanoon, I will give it a taste, and report back when I do.

  • slambert

    Great episode…as always.

    How can I resist a wine with a nose Spree? Have you tried Chewy Spree? Those are way too addicting.

    I picked up some Kilikanoon, I will give it a taste, and report back when I do.

  • Brewer

    Ok, emerging from lurker status for the first time … guilted me into it. Been watching since early on.

    Loved the show, blind is good, please do it more.

    You made it easy on yourself and less interesting for us by picking 3 expensive Shiraz’s that all had high scores from Bob. Next time, show us your skils and throw in a ringer 20 dollar 89 point Shiraz in there blind and it will be much more entertaining.

    Noticed the show has been better lately, you have settled down a bit and focussed more on the wines 😉 We appreciate you.

    Tomorrow you annonuce Vayniacs start appearing on your show ?

  • Ok, emerging from lurker status for the first time … guilted me into it. Been watching since early on.

    Loved the show, blind is good, please do it more.

    You made it easy on yourself and less interesting for us by picking 3 expensive Shiraz’s that all had high scores from Bob. Next time, show us your skils and throw in a ringer 20 dollar 89 point Shiraz in there blind and it will be much more entertaining.

    Noticed the show has been better lately, you have settled down a bit and focussed more on the wines 😉 We appreciate you.

    Tomorrow you annonuce Vayniacs start appearing on your show ?

  • Kudos on the single blind tasting. Double blind would have been even more interesting.

  • Matt the Lurker

    LT? LT is now number 21 Jack.

  • Kudos on the single blind tasting. Double blind would have been even more interesting.

  • Matt the Lurker

    LT? LT is now number 21 Jack.

  • Matt the Lurker

    And he plays for the Chargers.

  • Matt the Lurker

    And he plays for the Chargers.

  • Matt the Lurker

    Great episode. Kilikanoon rocks it. I haven’t had the Oracle because I’m against buying fruit bombs in the +$50 price range. I mentioned this before, but try the Shiraz/Grenache in the $15-20 range. 92pts Parker. Now we’re talking QPR.

    QOTD – As of tomorrow the wine world has been changed. Thank you. Good night. Please tip your waiters.

    Oh, and we will definitely be TOT SER. All over the place really. TOTSER.

    Big time.

  • Matt the Lurker

    Great episode. Kilikanoon rocks it. I haven’t had the Oracle because I’m against buying fruit bombs in the +$50 price range. I mentioned this before, but try the Shiraz/Grenache in the $15-20 range. 92pts Parker. Now we’re talking QPR.

    QOTD – As of tomorrow the wine world has been changed. Thank you. Good night. Please tip your waiters.

    Oh, and we will definitely be TOT SER. All over the place really. TOTSER.

    Big time.

  • TR

    That stuff looked so purply, the color alone reminded me of the Prince of St. Julien, Leoville Barton. Any correlation in flavor? And why is the Dapper Msr. Barton’s wine so dang purple? Las Cases is kinda purple but not really anyother wine on the Gironde or Garonne that I can think of. My QOTD-whussup wit purple? Your QOTD- you’re going on Leno….or maybe Daily Show…or Bill O’Wrongly….Oprah?

  • TR

    That stuff looked so purply, the color alone reminded me of the Prince of St. Julien, Leoville Barton. Any correlation in flavor? And why is the Dapper Msr. Barton’s wine so dang purple? Las Cases is kinda purple but not really anyother wine on the Gironde or Garonne that I can think of. My QOTD-whussup wit purple? Your QOTD- you’re going on Leno….or maybe Daily Show…or Bill O’Wrongly….Oprah?

  • glenn

    you did not not Twitter that The NYY suck when you know your j-e-t-s are in for an awful season!

  • glenn

    you did not not Twitter that The NYY suck when you know your j-e-t-s are in for an awful season!

  • aktormedic

    I will keep trying those Aussi FB’s, but with the exception of some yarra valley wines, I have yet to find one that I can stand….
    QOTD – NBC Sitcom a la Emeril…..(please don’t do it!!)

  • aktormedic

    I will keep trying those Aussi FB’s, but with the exception of some yarra valley wines, I have yet to find one that I can stand….
    QOTD – NBC Sitcom a la Emeril…..(please don’t do it!!)

  • Malphas

    QOTD: I sense a whole new design, a merging of Cork’d and WLTV into one supersite, and a WHOLE new look for the Thunder Show.

    Three predictions!

    Because thunder should strike THREE times!

  • Malphas

    QOTD: I sense a whole new design, a merging of Cork’d and WLTV into one supersite, and a WHOLE new look for the Thunder Show.

    Three predictions!

    Because thunder should strike THREE times!

  • Ben Jansen

    G’day everyone. Especially Gary.

    Gary comming from Australia (South Australia) I can tell you with confidence that the Shiraz’s you were trying aren’t that good and a terrible reprisentation of Australian Shiraz. Please ask an Australian a local if you will on choosing a fruit bomb Shiraz from Australia.
    I am more than happy to help you pick better than your selecion on episode 304.

    Some wineries which typically produce fruit bomb shiraz – Saltram – Kaesler – Grant Burge – Woodstock…….. The list goes on and on and on…

    Otherwise good to see Australian wines on the show.
    Keep up the good work Gary.

  • Ben Jansen

    G’day everyone. Especially Gary.

    Gary comming from Australia (South Australia) I can tell you with confidence that the Shiraz’s you were trying aren’t that good and a terrible reprisentation of Australian Shiraz. Please ask an Australian a local if you will on choosing a fruit bomb Shiraz from Australia.
    I am more than happy to help you pick better than your selecion on episode 304.

    Some wineries which typically produce fruit bomb shiraz – Saltram – Kaesler – Grant Burge – Woodstock…….. The list goes on and on and on…

    Otherwise good to see Australian wines on the show.
    Keep up the good work Gary.

  • Ivan C.

    Nice episode. I’ve been reluctant to spend serious money on the big Aussie fruit bombs as of late, but I guess it’s all about balance.

    QOTD: Maybe the big announcement is that Gary is about to become a Patriots fan…

  • Ivan C.

    Nice episode. I’ve been reluctant to spend serious money on the big Aussie fruit bombs as of late, but I guess it’s all about balance.

    QOTD: Maybe the big announcement is that Gary is about to become a Patriots fan…

  • Ferrigno

    Good episode, I don’t know why, but you displayed a VERY interesting energy today…. reaaaaaaal weird…. QOTD: ARE YOU MOVING TO TV? CHARGING? NOTHING AT ALL, JUST A CUTE LITTLE NUMBER YOU THOUGHT WE’LL NEVER REACH???????????????……

  • Ferrigno

    Good episode, I don’t know why, but you displayed a VERY interesting energy today…. reaaaaaaal weird…. QOTD: ARE YOU MOVING TO TV? CHARGING? NOTHING AT ALL, JUST A CUTE LITTLE NUMBER YOU THOUGHT WE’LL NEVER REACH???????????????……

  • Ferrigno

    maybe a duo with Tom Shiok-o???

  • Ferrigno

    maybe a duo with Tom Shiok-o???

  • medo

    Great to hear about the Oracle and the Octavius – I have both in my cellar 🙂

  • medo

    Great to hear about the Oracle and the Octavius – I have both in my cellar 🙂

  • see you tomorrow, buddy!

  • see you tomorrow, buddy!

  • bpederson

    Qotd? Cheese library tv

    New cheese EVERY day

  • bpederson

    Qotd? Cheese library tv

    New cheese EVERY day

  • Prediction O’Day:

    GourmetLibrary.Com,
    mixed with a little Cable TV agreement,
    mixed with 5% owernship in JETS,
    mixed with DIRECT BILLING, FINALLY ‘tween You, and a LITTLE BIT O’ ME.
    Just call me A.S.S. (Always Sending Something!!!!)

  • Prediction O’Day:

    GourmetLibrary.Com,
    mixed with a little Cable TV agreement,
    mixed with 5% owernship in JETS,
    mixed with DIRECT BILLING, FINALLY ‘tween You, and a LITTLE BIT O’ ME.
    Just call me A.S.S. (Always Sending Something!!!!)

  • Sonnenuhr

    Can we stop quoting Parker scores?!? – he’s done more damage to the wine industry than phylloxera. If I wanted Parker scores I’d subscribe to Wine Oakvicate.

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