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1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:52 pm
by pokolbinguy
G'day folks,
Just a quick question...I have access to some magnums of 1999 John Riddoch (under $90) and wondering how this wine is traveling?? I have no experience with this label and would like some recommendations.
Cheers.
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:53 pm
by Muscat Mike
Mad if you don't.
Mike.
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:01 pm
by pokolbinguy
Ok cool. Will check it out.
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:06 pm
by Christo
woodwardbrett wrote:G'day folks,
Just a quick question...I have access to some magnums of 1999 John Riddoch (under $90) and wondering how this wine is traveling?? I have no experience with this label and would like some recommendations.
Cheers.
YES.. also get me a couple of magnums as well!!
c
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:24 am
by Jay60A
Buy it for sure ... but these wines demand 20 years. 1990 in 750ml still a bit young imo.
So 1999 in magnum ... could be drinking 2025+.
However your friends will love you for it
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Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:31 am
by Waiters Friend
1998 and a couple of years onwards was when Wynns seemed to be trading out of the quality slump they found themselves in. At $90, a magnum of JR should be good value. Too much more than that, however, and you are exceeding actual retail price ($50 a bottle) at the time.
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:44 am
by pizzler
A fond memory is purchasing the 2004 John Riddoch in 750's for US $17 each. You won't get many opportunities to buy a good cab in magnum form...hope you got it!
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:24 am
by Gary W
It's a fabulous wine. Probably better than the 98.
GW
Re: 1999 John Riddoch Magnum...should i buy it?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:19 pm
by Seven
Gary W wrote:It's a fabulous wine. Probably better than the 98.
GW
had an occasion to open both...
99 was too young to be judged...