Orlando Lawson's Shiraz 1992

[Red Stuff]

Hi Guys...

Ive found a shop that has a single bottle of Orlando Lawsons 1992. Ive tried the 96,98 and 99 and think they are absolutely fantastic. Has anyone recently tried the 92?

Its a Magnum, for $135

thanks

Redstuff

[707]

Stretching the memory but fairly certain I had a 92 last winter which looked typical Lawsons.

The trick with your magnum is where it's been for the last 10 years, it may be a beauty but there's a risk.

[n4sir]

Stretching the memory but fairly certain I had a 92 last winter which looked typical Lawsons.

Typical Lawsons eh ... would that just happen to be all MINT by chance.

The trick with your magnum is where it's been for the last 10 years, it may be a beauty but there's a risk.

This is spot on - find out where the shop got it from and how it's been stored/how they've stored it. If they've got it from release and cellared it properly it could be great, but if they got it from auction and/or had it standing upright or cooking under bright lights/sunlight, avoid it.

Interestingly the Lawsons is not clearing too well at auction and selling cheaply there if you're willing to take the risk. A couple of months ago I bought a 1991 magnum for $85 + commission: that's $96.50 in total for a better vintage than the bottle you're looking at. On the flipside I don't have the security of being able to take it back to a retailer if there's a problem, and that's an advantage you (should) have with the 1992 magnum. It's your choice, and that's partly determined by when/if you want to drink it.

Cheers
Ian

[Kieran]

Yes, the only Lawsons I've tasted (98) was so minty it could be used as mouthwash.

Kieran

[Red Stuff]

Thanks for the comments guys. I believe it has stayed in the same place, ~20C temp aircon...i think it should be ok....and they have no problems exchaning dud bottles ..so should be fine.

Thanks

Red Stuff