Acquired: Local IGA $50
Last Langtons auction price: $46 (2010).
I have no idea how long IGA has been keeping this 6 pack of Yalumba Signature 96 but this particular bottle is in great condition. Cork was in perfect condition as were the levels - only 1mm of stain on the cork. Ullage = 1cm from capsule.
Upon opening there was an inital burst of cedar on the nose. Loads of oh so sweet juicy juicy sweet cedary plums on the palate. Not the big monster it probably was on release....of course. Wherever this has aged it has been looked after quite well. For $50 I might end up buying the rest of their stash. This unusual IGA also has a random selection of other aged wines under the counter which I dont understand ?!?!!. Perhaps this suburb buys mostly quaffers or beer? Have they been on sale since original release or were they acquired at auction! Time to ask the manager.
My value ratings have changed quite a bit with wines over $40. But considering this has been looked after well and not some dodgy bottle kept in the back of someones ute in Darwin for 14 years i think it is pretty good value = 4/5
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