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.

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!

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

I’ll keep by eye out for this blend!

Thanks, gary

QOTD: yes …

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

QOTD: Umm, yes.

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.

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.

Shows to go ya

great show thanks

jb

QOTD: don’t believe i have. ill go find one.

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.

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.

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!

QOTD: I’ve had a handful of white bordeaux.

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?

Never had one, but would like to know that you’ve peaked my interest.

QOTD: Cantely’s Blanc

QOTD: Nope. I’ll add it to the list.

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

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!