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Hello,

Does anyone know if the 1998 Grange is still available in Singapore and, if so, whether it is cheaper to buy it there?

If it is cheaper, and I think I remember a post about it some time ago, could anyone give me details about where/which shops I should contact?

I have a friend who is in Singapore on business who is willing to bring a few back in for me so I though it could be a good time to capitalise on his situation. When I say capitalise, I mean to buy a few bottles, drink one and cellar a few, or one.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Adair

Adair,

A guy fr Singapore offered me @S$500 p/b. hence the savings is not much.

I got 2doz fr UK @ 1775Pounds p/doz 2 mths ago and another 2 more doz @ 1695Pounds recently for a client. The brokers in UK do not sell odd bts.

PM me if u want the contacts.

Cheers,

Hello MartinC and thanks for your reply.

If I am right, 1 Australian dollar buys 1.2 Singapore dollars, so that $S 500 costs me about $AUS 416. Maybe worth it.

Now 70 pounds per bottle of 1998 Grange is a great deal however, I don't think my friend could fit 2 dozen Grange in his carry bags.

I will give you a PM.

Adair

I think he meant per 6 pack??

1695Quid per dozen = 141Quid p/bt.
appx. AU$350 p/bt.

Changi Airport has Grange 97 so I imagine the 98 is out the back or in the Airport Manager's office! Sadly Duty Free maybe tax free but the mark up significant.

Is Grange 98 freely available in London?

Martin,

I will be in Singapore in 3 weeks; can you please recommend some bottles shops (australian or french) there? What is the normal mark-up?

Many Thanks

Alan

Not sure where you are arriving from but if not from Australia the Duty Free shop in the Terminal (non-SQ) has some good finds. The Cullen's Diana Madeline 2001 for about 80 Aussie the standout. Clarendon Hills Piggott shiraz and Old Vine Grenache and others. No great bargains with the French. Some Wolf Blass export labels if that your cup of tea!

In Marina Mall the local supermarket has extensive wine collections but the mark up in the 30% vicinity.

Thx.

The duty free shop sounds pretty good; pity that I will be bringing one from my cellar over.

30% mark up is quite reasonable... (I come from Hong Kong, where the mark up is >100%).

e.g. Eileen Hardy or Greenock Creek Apriot Block Shiraz for $130.

Gday Alan

Duty Free will be cheaper for your return to HK.

I hope to be joining you in HK soon. Just had first interview for a very good job in my circumstances.

Watsons had a great promotion recently in HK. Discounts on boutique Aussie wines. Buying by the dozen even better. Nepenthe, Voyager, Katnook etc.

The ferry to Macau and a return with good Portugese wines sometimes worth the trip from HK.

Gday Alan

Duty Free will be cheaper for your return to HK.

I hope to be joining you in HK soon. Just had first interview for a very good job in my circumstances.

Watsons had a great promotion recently in HK. Discounts on boutique Aussie wines. Buying by the dozen even better. Nepenthe, Voyager, Katnook etc.

The ferry to Macau and a return with good Portugese wines sometimes worth the trip from HK.

Oh wow Jamie!
Good luck on your interviews.

I am staying in Melbourne at the moment (will take a short holiday to Singapore and Malaysia soon); I will also be in HK at the end of the year.

I am in HK now and the Watson' Wine Celler selling the 98 Grange for around HK$5,000 a bottle at the moment !

I got three bottle in a wine dealer in Brisbane for A$260 each and buy three more in the brisbane airport for $A395.

I would like to have the contact of the Wine dealer in UK too, Please send me a email to jacquesyiu@sinaman.com

Thanks.

Hi Jacque

You did very well. I have noticed a few Duty Free "rougues" passing off 97 Grange (bottled ninety-eight) as the hyped vintage. Be careful.

Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier on special at Watson's this month. A pleasant wine and recommend a few bottles.

Hi Jamie,

Thanks for the advise and in fact most of the duty free shop in Australia is still selling the 97 vintage, and the one I bought my 98, which bottled in 99, only got five dozens for sell and all sold in three weeks.

Since I travel to Australia every month, so it is rare for me to buy Australian wine in Hong Kong.

Jacques,

The wine broker is Bordeaux Index in UK. I just bought another 3doz fr him @1775Quids p/doz. My client has indicated to me to take whatever qty that comes along.

Cheers,
MC

Hello,

If anyone is looking to buy 1998 Grange in Singapore,
give me a call or eMail : muk43251@singnet.com.sg

cheers
mukesh shah
bordelais fine wines
singapore

Sorry just realised I didn't give you guys my contact number

... call Singapore Mobile (65) 9003 1991

If you're wanting to buy 12bts of 98 Grange or more
talk to me for Special Deals .....

cheers
mukesh shah
bordelais fine wines
singapore