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EP 390 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Marathon!

Gary gets serious and goes through a bunch of NZ sauv blancs!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Arona Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Tohu Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 New Harbor Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Chasing Venus Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc IconNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Discovery Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

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John__J

qotd: cant choose just 1
Gary that nail polish remover smell you got in the Nobilo was ethyl acetate created by bacteria in the wine and is definitely a flaw, as much as a “corked” wine or one affected with TCA would be a flawed wine. A smell that won't be getting any better with age.

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  • GrapeStuff

    QOTD: Dunno

  • Anyone else think this episode looks different??? Or is it just me…I can’t quite put my finger on it, but almost like its a different camera…Or it was encoded differently???

  • The last memorable one I had was the Gladstone (Wairarapa). Marlborough SB has gotten B-O-R-I-N-G lately.

  • GrapeStuff

    QOTD: Dunno

  • Anyone else think this episode looks different??? Or is it just me…I can’t quite put my finger on it, but almost like its a different camera…Or it was encoded differently???

  • The last memorable one I had was the Gladstone (Wairarapa). Marlborough SB has gotten B-O-R-I-N-G lately.

  • Preach it Rev. Gary!

    I always say that understanding wine is about being a good observer and not about being endowed with super-human sensory abilities.

  • DT

    GV:

    Good show with practical advice. Seems you liked the 2007s better than the 2006s overall – could be the year or just more bottle age on the 2006s.

    QOTD: Dog Point (regular bottling).

  • Preach it Rev. Gary!

    I always say that understanding wine is about being a good observer and not about being endowed with super-human sensory abilities.

  • DT

    GV:

    Good show with practical advice. Seems you liked the 2007s better than the 2006s overall – could be the year or just more bottle age on the 2006s.

    QOTD: Dog Point (regular bottling).

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD…sorry not a fan of grapefruit cut grass or cat pee

  • Robin C

    QOTD: Cloudy Bay, though I haven’t had it in a long time because it’s so expensive.
    I’ve never heard of Chasing Venus or Arona. I’d love to try something new.

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD…sorry not a fan of grapefruit cut grass or cat pee

  • Robin C

    QOTD: Cloudy Bay, though I haven’t had it in a long time because it’s so expensive.
    I’ve never heard of Chasing Venus or Arona. I’d love to try something new.

  • cjurczak:

    I think its a matter of compression. The video is a huge file b/c its a long ep. I get digital rastering this when I try to get a long file to fit within a size requirement.

  • Well, at least one “Manning” made it to the SB though the wrong one! Geez, the Cheats will kick their butts. Good show.

    QOTD: It’s gotta be Cloudy Bay circa ’96? since I’m old school and remember that first “sniffy sniff” and most recently I enjoyed a Matua. Quite nice.

    Cheers!

    P.S. How ’bout a show on Alsatian wines? Rieslings, Gewurtz, Pinot Gris. I plan on taking a “wine trip” to Strasbourg in May.

  • cjurczak:

    I think its a matter of compression. The video is a huge file b/c its a long ep. I get digital rastering this when I try to get a long file to fit within a size requirement.

  • Well, at least one “Manning” made it to the SB though the wrong one! Geez, the Cheats will kick their butts. Good show.

    QOTD: It’s gotta be Cloudy Bay circa ’96? since I’m old school and remember that first “sniffy sniff” and most recently I enjoyed a Matua. Quite nice.

    Cheers!

    P.S. How ’bout a show on Alsatian wines? Rieslings, Gewurtz, Pinot Gris. I plan on taking a “wine trip” to Strasbourg in May.

  • KVolk

    QOTD: Haven’t tried one yet I am not to big on the whites to begin with but if give the opportunity for some I might try.

    Way to flex the wine tasting muscles today Gary. I like you poping more bottles and giving us the benefit of your thoughts.

  • KVolk

    QOTD: Haven’t tried one yet I am not to big on the whites to begin with but if give the opportunity for some I might try.

    Way to flex the wine tasting muscles today Gary. I like you poping more bottles and giving us the benefit of your thoughts.

  • sharon

    Can’t say as I like any of them. I do use them for braising poultry, though.

  • sharon

    Can’t say as I like any of them. I do use them for braising poultry, though.

  • Syrahhhhhhhhh

    GVNC,

    I hear a loud digital THUD in New Zealand after that show. There was no thunder today for the SBs. That’s been my overall take, too. For the same money, I’d go Oregon Pinot Gris or even Viognier. For $10 US bones how about the MonteNovo Godello from Spain. Not feeling the NZ from you…

  • Syrahhhhhhhhh

    GVNC,

    I hear a loud digital THUD in New Zealand after that show. There was no thunder today for the SBs. That’s been my overall take, too. For the same money, I’d go Oregon Pinot Gris or even Viognier. For $10 US bones how about the MonteNovo Godello from Spain. Not feeling the NZ from you…

  • Tstank

    I love the chasing venus. My ex girlfriend (Venus) and I used to drink that a lot. She liked it but didn’t think it was as funny as I did. Note: Cool beans you did a lot of wines but I think you lose some energy when you got to wine 5 maybe that is the limit of wines to review in one sitting.

  • Tstank

    I love the chasing venus. My ex girlfriend (Venus) and I used to drink that a lot. She liked it but didn’t think it was as funny as I did. Note: Cool beans you did a lot of wines but I think you lose some energy when you got to wine 5 maybe that is the limit of wines to review in one sitting.

  • Dave in Leverkusen

    QOTD: Seresin

    Other favs include Kim Crawford (and you don’t want to know what it costs here in Germany!), Nautilus, Stoneleigh and Babich.

    Go Giants; beat the Cheats!

  • Dave in Leverkusen

    QOTD: Seresin

    Other favs include Kim Crawford (and you don’t want to know what it costs here in Germany!), Nautilus, Stoneleigh and Babich.

    Go Giants; beat the Cheats!

  • Corvette Tony

    Gary,
    Here are some other number for you: 10 – Fran Tarkenton, 11 – Phil Simms, 12 – k, 14 – Y.A. Tittle

    QOTD: Haven’t had a lot of NZ Sauvignon Blancs but I did enjoy the last one – Allan Scott 2006.

  • Corvette Tony

    Gary,
    Here are some other number for you: 10 – Fran Tarkenton, 11 – Phil Simms, 12 – k, 14 – Y.A. Tittle

    QOTD: Haven’t had a lot of NZ Sauvignon Blancs but I did enjoy the last one – Allan Scott 2006.

  • */^_^*

    qotd: dunno. only had one. it had a green monkey or lizard or something on the front. delicious at first, lost some zip on the second day. i’m guessing that’s typical of whites….

  • */^_^\*

    qotd: dunno. only had one. it had a green monkey or lizard or something on the front. delicious at first, lost some zip on the second day. i’m guessing that’s typical of whites….

  • Hey Gary

    Good show

    QOTD: Probably ‘Villa Maria’, but I’ve been drinking a bit of ‘Dog Point’ at a favourite local restaurant recently and enjoying it.

    AND I ALWAYS EAT KIWI FRUIT WITH THE SKIN ON – the texture is fantastic and the tartness awesome and it’s ten times easier – also a bit of a fan of strawberry tops, a nice touch of peppermintiness.

    Cheers Andrew

  • Hey Gary

    Good show

    QOTD: Probably ‘Villa Maria’, but I’ve been drinking a bit of ‘Dog Point’ at a favourite local restaurant recently and enjoying it.

    AND I ALWAYS EAT KIWI FRUIT WITH THE SKIN ON – the texture is fantastic and the tartness awesome and it’s ten times easier – also a bit of a fan of strawberry tops, a nice touch of peppermintiness.

    Cheers Andrew

  • BruceP

    QOTD: Don’t have one. Tasted it quite a few times. None of it was memorable enough to ever note. Not really my thing, as they say.

  • BruceP

    QOTD: Don’t have one. Tasted it quite a few times. None of it was memorable enough to ever note. Not really my thing, as they say.

  • OttawaB

    Fav NZ SB is St. Clair 2006 Sauvignon Blanc ………… followed closely by Highfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006

  • OttawaB

    Fav NZ SB is St. Clair 2006 Sauvignon Blanc ………… followed closely by Highfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006

  • Harley Stan

    WOW that a lot of wine in one episode!
    QOTD- No memorable NZ Sauv Blancs in my journal, just one from Chile that I really liked.

  • Harley Stan

    WOW that a lot of wine in one episode!
    QOTD- No memorable NZ Sauv Blancs in my journal, just one from Chile that I really liked.

  • KAllardNYC

    Sunday Mountain.

    Why is it not carried in the Lib anymore? No ’06 or ’07.

    The Shadow

  • KAllardNYC

    Sunday Mountain.

    Why is it not carried in the Lib anymore? No ’06 or ’07.

    The Shadow

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: hhmmmm….I dont know, but I can tell you that I have 2 bottles of Nobilo (2007) waiting for me..and now I dont care! 🙁

    Great episode Gary. I watched earlier with my Dad….he loves whites and the Jets..so he immediately took you for a GENIUS!

  • QOTD: hhmmmm….I dont know, but I can tell you that I have 2 bottles of Nobilo (2007) waiting for me..and now I dont care! 🙁

    Great episode Gary. I watched earlier with my Dad….he loves whites and the Jets..so he immediately took you for a GENIUS!

  • Mikie C

    qotd: Omaka Springs – Not rated as high as some, but I really like it with summer salads. Mellow times when I tried it, so good memories come with it…

    qogv: “Smell, taste, think for a minute or two … and then text yourself if you like it.”

    Great advice, gv. I like it when you pontificate and give your commentary – it rounds out the show for me. It’s comments like these that push me to try new things and to think about it. Thanks, man!

  • Mikie C

    qotd: Omaka Springs – Not rated as high as some, but I really like it with summer salads. Mellow times when I tried it, so good memories come with it…

    qogv: “Smell, taste, think for a minute or two … and then text yourself if you like it.”

    Great advice, gv. I like it when you pontificate and give your commentary – it rounds out the show for me. It’s comments like these that push me to try new things and to think about it. Thanks, man!

  • KyBoy

    QOTD: A few years ago Omaka Springs really got me pumped about New Zealand Sauv. Blancs…so for sentimental value, I’ll say Omaka Springs. They’re getting pricey though.

  • KyBoy

    QOTD: A few years ago Omaka Springs really got me pumped about New Zealand Sauv. Blancs…so for sentimental value, I’ll say Omaka Springs. They’re getting pricey though.

  • QOTD: Oyster Bay. Nice, clean, refreshing.

  • QOTD: Oyster Bay. Nice, clean, refreshing.

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