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Friday Quiz
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:07 am
by Quizmaster
Something a little different today. I’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.
“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 … 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 13588â€Â
“An outstanding award winning vintage …â€Â
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:06 pm
by Adair
Okay, I will bite.
Is the maker Tyrrell's and the grape variety Shiraz?
Adair
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:12 pm
by Quizmaster
Actually Adair, that's two questions, but because I'm feeling generous, and you could have been much more pointed with your question
- the maker is not Tyrrell's and one of the varieties is Shiraz
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:33 pm
by Craig(NZ)
Easy, I drink it every week
Jacobs Creek Grenache Shiraz
Yum Yum Yum
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:51 pm
by Quizmaster
Er, that'd be a no Craig, but keep up the good work.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:18 pm
by roughred
Is it a Tahbilk wine???
LL
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:46 pm
by Quizmaster
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:48 pm
by Adair
It is table wine or fortified?
What state are the grapes and maker from?
Adair
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:54 pm
by Quizmaster
Sheeeesh, that'd be 4 questions now Adair, oh what the heck. Fortified. S.A.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:56 pm
by Quizmaster
Got to head out for a drink now
back in an hour
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:00 pm
by KevinT
is it made by seppelts?
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:05 pm
by roughred
Quizmaster wrote: I'm hung to the bejesus)
So am I but do you hear me bragging......
LL
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:05 pm
by roughred
Is it made by Hardy's?
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:12 pm
by Adair
KevinT wrote:is it made by seppelts?
I could find nothing with Shiraz from SA on the seppelt website.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:17 pm
by Nayan
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:23 pm
by Anthony Basilone
Reynella Vintage Port
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:28 pm
by Adair
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:39 pm
by n4sir
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:46 pm
by DJ
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:23 pm
by Quizmaster
Not Seppelt, Hardy or Reynella. More info now in the original post
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:37 pm
by n4sir
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:41 pm
by Quizmaster
Vintage matters. And you're on the right track Ian.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:46 pm
by roughred
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:03 pm
by n4sir
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
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:08 pm
by kirragc
Hmm OK one question
What is it?
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:15 pm
by Quizmaster
Finally, the right question, AND the correct answer. Yes, it’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 shouldn’t have been opened, discovered it 5 days later and it was still great. This will live for another 35 years!
Not sure if I’ll be around for next weeks quiz, and definitely won’t be able to do it the week after that.