Friday Quiz

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:07 am

Something a little different today. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m going to provide some information about a bottle, from the label. Tell me what it, is including vintage. You can ask questions, BUT only ONE question each. Good luck.

Ã¢â‚¬Å“Grape variety Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon harvested at 16 baume and fortified with Brandy Spirit. Matured in 500 gallon oak casks for 2 years Bottled May Ã¢â‚¬Â¦ For maximum enjoyment store this bottle by laying down in a cool place. It will continue to improve with maturation in the bottle for many years. Bottle No 13588Ã¢â‚¬Â

Ã¢â‚¬Å“An outstanding award winning vintage Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:06 pm

Okay, I will bite.

Is the maker Tyrrell's and the grape variety Shiraz?

Adair

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:12 pm

Actually Adair, that's two questions, but because I'm feeling generous, and you could have been much more pointed with your question :wink:

- the maker is not Tyrrell's and one of the varieties is Shiraz

Craig(NZ) · Post by **Craig(NZ)** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:33 pm

Easy, I drink it every week

Jacobs Creek Grenache Shiraz

Yum Yum Yum

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:51 pm

Er, that'd be a no Craig, but keep up the good work.

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:18 pm

Is it a Tahbilk wine???

LL

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:46 pm

No, it's not Tahbilk. Ok you lot, I'm hung to the bejesus, bloody big night, so I figured this would be over in about 5 minutes by allowing you to ask any question, which is why I restricted it to just one. Ask me something more general - Please

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:48 pm

It is table wine or fortified?

What state are the grapes and maker from?

Adair

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:54 pm

Sheeeesh, that'd be 4 questions now Adair, oh what the heck. Fortified. S.A.

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:56 pm

Got to head out for a drink now

back in an hour

KevinT · Post by **KevinT** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:00 pm

is it made by seppelts?

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:05 pm

Quizmaster wrote: I'm hung to the bejesus)

So am I but do you hear me bragging......

LL

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:05 pm

Is it made by Hardy's?

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:12 pm

KevinT wrote:is it made by seppelts?

I could find nothing with Shiraz from SA on the seppelt website.

Nayan · Post by **Nayan** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:17 pm

Adair wrote:
KevinT wrote:is it made by seppelts?

I could find nothing with Shiraz from SA on the seppelt website.

Para port mentions shiraz, but it is frmo a solera

Anthony Basilone · Post by **Anthony Basilone** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:23 pm

Reynella Vintage Port

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:28 pm

Nayan wrote:
Adair wrote:
KevinT wrote:is it made by seppelts?

I could find nothing with Shiraz from SA on the seppelt website.

Para port mentions shiraz, but it is frmo a solera

Yes, I discarded looking at Para for that reason, as well as any of the other Tawnies.

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:39 pm

Anthony Basilone wrote:Reynella Vintage Port

Sounds like you could be on the right track Anthony ...

I'd guess the 1998 Hardys Vintage Port (the "award winning vintage" blurb sounds a little familiar).

Cheers,
Ian

DJ · Post by DJ » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:46 pm

n4sir wrote:
Anthony Basilone wrote:Reynella Vintage Port

Sounds like you could be on the right track Anthony ...

I'd guess the 1998 Hardys Vintage Port (the "award winning vintage" blurb sounds a little familiar).

Cheers,
Ian

Award winning vintage - how about the 1975 Hardys Vintage Port - from memory came in fancy box with such a slogan on it.

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:23 pm

Not Seppelt, Hardy or Reynella. More info now in the original post

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:37 pm

Quizmaster wrote:Not Seppelt, Hardy or Reynella. More info now in the original post

Not those eh...

The (high) bottle number for a fortified could be a clue.

How about Stonyfell Metala (Black Label) Vintage Port (Shiraz Cabernet) for another complete stab in the dark?

Haven't a clue what vintage though (not that it probably matters).

Cheers,
Ian

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:41 pm

Vintage matters. And you're on the right track Ian.

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:46 pm

Did they make that much of any of the Thoroughbred Series?

Let me re-phrase that, is it a Vintage Port from the Yalumba Thoroughbred Series?

LL

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:03 pm

Quizmaster wrote:Vintage matters. And you're on the right track Ian.

Checking up I've got a 1972 which has almost identical wording on the label except for the April bottling date and 15.5 Baume figure.

It's definitely the Metala Cabernet Shiraz VP - I'll have a stab at 1971.

Cheers,
Ian

kirragc · Post by **kirragc** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:08 pm

Hmm OK one question

What is it?

Quizmaster · Post by **Quizmaster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:15 pm

Finally, the right question, AND the correct answer. Yes, itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the 1971 Stonyfell Metala Vintage Port.

Outstanding by the way, had it at the end of a long night a week or so back. Only got through half of it on the night, yes, it shouldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t have been opened, discovered it 5 days later and it was still great. This will live for another 35 years!

Not sure if IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be around for next weeks quiz, and definitely wonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t be able to do it the week after that.