love_cab_chard  
Master of Wine
Posts: 12608
 | | 01-10-2006 04:50 AM |
| Any TNs/thoughts on this bottle? Daniel Posner @ Grapes is selling for $43.00 or so. WA 98 points, but would love to hear from you guyz. Thanks! | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5752
| | 01-10-2006 12:38 PM |
| | I picked up a few bottles, but haven't tried it yet. That is a good price. I hope that it is better than the 98pt regular museum release (good, but not great). Supposedly this won't be offered again for another 3-4 years or so. | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3980
| | 01-10-2006 01:37 PM |
| | I'd be curious to test this bottle vs. the $11 Bullers, Campbells, or Chambers. I know they are different grapes, but at 4 times the price I wonder how much better it can really be.... | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 01-10-2006 03:59 PM |
| STW - I had the Yalumba after having the Chambers this Saturday. I have had the Chambers on a couple of occasions, and always enjoy it. The Yalumba was IMO several notches better. Much more complexity, way better nose, much longer finish.
I'm a buyer!
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As far as 4 times the price, that is always an individual choice. I'm going to seek out both the Chammbers and the Yalumba. The Chambers is my cellar defender, the Yalumba you open for a special occasion (or special wino friends!) | | | |
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TORB
Berrima NSW Australia
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 547
| | 01-10-2006 07:30 PM |
| Quote:
Any TNs/thoughts on this bottle? Daniel Posner @ Grapes is selling for $43.00 or so.
Holy **** - it costs about $20 in Oz (thats about US$15;) someone is doing well! | | Cheers Ric
www.torbwine.com | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5752
| | 01-10-2006 10:05 PM |
| Quote:
Quote:
Any TNs/thoughts on this bottle? Daniel Posner @ Grapes is selling for $43.00 or so.
Holy **** - it costs about $20 in Oz (thats about US$15;) someone is doing well!
What does the Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny sell for in Australia? Sounds like the prices are compressed.
In the US, the Museum Reserve 50 Year Old Tawny sells for $50-60 and the Museum Reserve Antique Tawny sells for around $15. | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 01-11-2006 03:06 AM |
| | Harvey Steinman posted on the WS board today that this wine sells for A$55 (Australian dollars). | | | |
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Daniel Posner
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 586
| | 01-22-2006 06:04 AM |
| | TORB is not quoting he price of the 50 year old, FYI. | | | |
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TORB
Berrima NSW Australia
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 547
| | 01-22-2006 09:27 AM |
| | Sorry for the confusion guys, it looks like I was quoting the price of another Yalumba wine with a similar name. | | Cheers Ric
www.torbwine.com | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 02-05-2006 02:46 PM |
| I just had the wine again last night and it was great! The first time was after way too much wine, and I'm glad I got to spend some time with this last night. I hope I can get my hands on some more of this!
Flavors of maple syrup, caramel and brown sugar. Long finish. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10813
| | 02-11-2006 01:39 AM |
| | This is one of two wines I have ever in my life nailed doubled blind. It has a flavor profile that is distinctive and memorable. Enjoy! | | | |
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Daniel Posner
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 586
| | 02-21-2006 03:36 AM |
| | I was there when you "nailed" it. A few guesses but one was the 50 year old tawny. I was very impressd. | | | |
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