Being Winter and all I thought it an appropriate topic. If the St Bernard was dashing through the snow to rescue you with a reviving elixir, what one fortified would you choose to save you from an icy demise?
Pesonally I think the All Saints '64 VP would see me right, but I wouldnt argue if the dog brought the '80 either.
LL
Favourite Fortified?
Favourite Fortified?
Last edited by roughred on Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:13 am, edited 1 time in total.
Campbells Gold Tokay takes it for me (showing my inexperience here). I haven't yet tried the Buller family's uber-fortifieds, mostly because I've recently tried their Fine Old Tokay. And I thought it was crap. Sickly sweet with overwhelming aromas and flavours of orange. Give me Seppelt Grand Muscat for quaffing any day.
Can anyone comment on the differences/similarities between the Buller Fine Old Tokay and their Museum Tokay?
Thanks,
Stuart
Can anyone comment on the differences/similarities between the Buller Fine Old Tokay and their Museum Tokay?
Thanks,
Stuart
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Gees, what a hard question; a bit like asking an old world Morman/poligomist which is his favourite wife and the answer would depend on what mood they were in.
There are so many great Oz fortifieds at all price points from $30 to $995 a bottle, with all points in between.
At the lower end, my favourites are
Campbell Gold Top Tokay
Morris CD Release Tokay
and once you hit $50, there honestly isn't a bad one amongst the whole lot. Just some are more enjoyable than others and much of the choice is down to personal styalistic preferences.
Like Kris says, the 100 Y/O Para is likely to finish you, but what a way to go.
As far as value is concerned, the Bullers Rare, and top offerings from Seppelts (Tokay), Morris and Campbells are the way to go.
There are so many great Oz fortifieds at all price points from $30 to $995 a bottle, with all points in between.
At the lower end, my favourites are
Campbell Gold Top Tokay
Morris CD Release Tokay
and once you hit $50, there honestly isn't a bad one amongst the whole lot. Just some are more enjoyable than others and much of the choice is down to personal styalistic preferences.
Like Kris says, the 100 Y/O Para is likely to finish you, but what a way to go.
As far as value is concerned, the Bullers Rare, and top offerings from Seppelts (Tokay), Morris and Campbells are the way to go.-
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Chris,
The Buller Fine Old Tokay is a blend with an average age of about seven or eight years. I have an association with the company so take my comments with a grain of salt, but I think it a great value (still in 750ml) Tokay with classic honey/marmalade/orange and cold tea on the nose, rich palate and balancing acids.
The rare is a much older blend, some material dating back to the 40's. Daker in colour with olive hues it displays more complex characters of tea/fish oil/treacle/candied fruits and any one of a number of superlatives people pull out when discussing old Rutherglen Fortifieds. Well balanced with some younger material helping to freshen the rancio laden base wine. Really chalk and cheese compared to the younger blend, and naturally enough so is the price.
If you havent tried the rare releases from Bullers, Chambers, Morris, Campbells, Stanton & Killeen et al, I would encourage you to do so. The majority of them are still ridiculously underpriced when you consider the tiny amounts that can be released each year.
LL
The Buller Fine Old Tokay is a blend with an average age of about seven or eight years. I have an association with the company so take my comments with a grain of salt, but I think it a great value (still in 750ml) Tokay with classic honey/marmalade/orange and cold tea on the nose, rich palate and balancing acids.
The rare is a much older blend, some material dating back to the 40's. Daker in colour with olive hues it displays more complex characters of tea/fish oil/treacle/candied fruits and any one of a number of superlatives people pull out when discussing old Rutherglen Fortifieds. Well balanced with some younger material helping to freshen the rancio laden base wine. Really chalk and cheese compared to the younger blend, and naturally enough so is the price.
If you havent tried the rare releases from Bullers, Chambers, Morris, Campbells, Stanton & Killeen et al, I would encourage you to do so. The majority of them are still ridiculously underpriced when you consider the tiny amounts that can be released each year.
LL
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lantana
Don't miss the Dutschke fortifieds which are underpriced for their great quality.
I'm a VP fan, my favourites in recent years are 75 Hardy's, 77 Chateau Reynella and a surprise packet 86 Cambrai from McLaren Vale. The latter is now no more having become Kangarilla Road under new owners.
1963 Quinta do Noval is sublime but unobtainable.
I'm a VP fan, my favourites in recent years are 75 Hardy's, 77 Chateau Reynella and a surprise packet 86 Cambrai from McLaren Vale. The latter is now no more having become Kangarilla Road under new owners.
1963 Quinta do Noval is sublime but unobtainable.
Cheers - Steve
If you can see through it, it's not worth drinking!
If you can see through it, it's not worth drinking!