I’m guessing that if you asked the casual wine consumer (super market shopper), they would think there’s something way “off” with the steenberg while the others they would enjoy. Maybe that’s a bit of the reason it’s $7?

QOTD: Yep, buy very few and all from France

QOTD: cant say ive had the white blend but im jacked about the new wrist band

QOTD – Have had some white Bordeaux…

Too bad about the last wine, that was disappointing!

QOTD: Had a white Bordeaux a few years ago that I remember liking a lot, but nothing since then.

Hi Gary,
thanks for #545! Semillion + Sauvignon blanc is up my alley. Was fun to see the Steenberg label for the us market. This winery uses a lot different labels and styles. But thats ok (different markets…different needs).
QOTD: The last i had from this combo was Chateau Grinou 2007 from the Bergerac region. Good one, very food-friendly.

Thirsty Lizard and it comes in a tetra pak.

QOTD: I have had each of these individually but not as a blend.
However, you didn’t tell us how to get the gen V (?) wristband.

Great show as always.

Great episode…. I love sauvignon blancs and I would like to get into this blend. I have had it many times, but never from the new world.

QOTD- Lots in bordeaux, but nothing outside of france.

qotd: have never tried this blend before.

Junkyard dog? Has someone seen Jackie Brown recently by chance?

QOTD: Yup! From Bordeaux, both dry and SWEEEET and OZ for me….
Best ever : Haut Brion Blanc 2004, probably one of the top 3 best whites I have ever had….

Yes, i think white bordeaux is awesome…..though my fav white blend now is the D’Arenberg Marsanne/Viogmier Hermit Crab 2005-GV u need to try this-if u dont have access, i will send u a bottle!!

Lemon Now & Later?? HAHAHA How astute. Love the analysis.

oops, misspelled ViogNier!!!

Qotd: The Sauv blanc/sem blend is riDONKulous with seafood. I will be looking for the “oily” flavor you spoke about though.

I enjoyed this show, it expanded my mental palate for wine. And no, that doesn’t make any real sense.

QOTD: Why yes I have. Loved it. Nice show.

Too bad about the Volker Eisele, but what about their Cab?????

QOTD: Ofcourse, many a white Bordeaux have passed these lips.

QOTD Yes, I have and they tend to be my go to on whites. Have a few white bordeaux hanging out too.

Love the wristband. Green is my color.

What about the wrist bands…how do we get one? I love shows on white. It can show people that a white wine can be very good. I have a passion for pungent minerality. WHITE BURGUNDY! As far a sauvignon blanc I prefer loire.

QOTD – Haut Rian White Bordeaux. I esp love it for the “fakeout” name. Nice and crisp, with just enough flower and oil on the nose to cut through the Charbroiled Oysters at Drago’s in New Orleans.

Good show. It got me in the mood for whites again.
QOTD: Never had Semillon that I know of.

QOTD: Yes, but only from Bordeaux. Looking forward to trying a South African blend.

Glad to be back with the Vayner Nation for the last week or so- we’ll see if I can get a comment through on Safari, as Firefox was useless the couple of times I tried…

Haven’t had this blend before, but the flavor profiles you’ve described in the Steenberg reminds me of the 2007 Kim Crawford from New Zealand, less the grass–hmm..may have to break out the one I have at home!

LOOOOOVE Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Blends !! Drank a Gazillion of ’em…..
Yeah…Yeah…Oh Yeaaah !! 🙂