1978 Orlando jacobs creek claret

[llredwine]

Received a 1978 orlando jocobs creek claret shiraz cab malbec as gift.
Is this wine still drinkable?

[daz]

Probably not. Open it and find out, certainly no point in keeping it longer.

[llredwine]

thanks daz, might leave that in the wine shelf.
What about 1983 orlando vintage port?

[damonpeyo]

My Pop once said 'Wine is better in a glass, not in a bottle.' ... Pour yourself one and find out!

[llredwine]

Thanks dam.
Will find out later.

[Luke W]

was the 1978 one of the 1st of these wines? If so it may be worth keeping/collecting?
just discovered the 1973 was the first of these released in 1976 -a much better wine in those days imho. Yours may still be quite drinkable but probably not worth many $$.

[Mahmoud Ali]

Received a 1978 orlando jocobs creek claret shiraz cab malbec as gift.
Is this wine still drinkable?

It all depends on how it was stored. If properly cellared it may be surprisingly good. Remember to serve it with food.

As for the '83 Orlando port, it should be fine, old Australian port can be very long lived. A few years ago I had a '67 Stonyfell and it was fine. I've even had some De Bortoli port from the early 80s that I picked up at cellar door. They were a bit sweet but in good condition as well.

Good luck................Mahmoud.

[llredwine]

Hi,luke,
I am new to red wine and have not much knowledge of this.
It said" named after jacobs creek site of johann grams first wineyard" on the label.
"adelaide wine show silver medal class 17 1979" on the top left of the label.

[llredwine]

Received a 1978 orlando jocobs creek claret shiraz cab malbec as gift.
Is this wine still drinkable?

It all depends on how it was stored. If properly cellared it may be surprisingly good. Remember to serve it with food.

As for the '83 Orlando port, it should be fine, old Australian port can be very long lived. A few years ago I had a '67 Stonyfell and it was fine. I've even had some De Bortoli port from the early 80s that I picked up at cellar door. They were a bit sweet but in good condition as well.

Good luck................Mahmoud.

Thanks, will keep that port for later.