1937 Gonzalez Byass Coronation sherry
Posted: 20:49 Sun 23 Sep 2007
One of two bought at Straker C's for a pittance earlier this year.
Very decayed label and heavily encrusted bottle.
I offered it (on loan) to the new landlord of one of my local pubs as one of a number of odd non-port bottles from my cellar - to occupy the top shelf behind the bar and serve as a 'talking point'.
He then mentioned that his father-in-law would be 70 today, and would be in the pub - what an excuse!
Bottle had a driven, branded cork, most of which came out, but the bottom quarter crumbled. I decanted the bottle.
The wine was in perfect condition - medium sweet, and treacle in colour - a delight to look at, smell and taste.
Everyone was very impressed - not least the birthday boy, who had no prior warning!
- and I still have another bottle!
Tom
Very decayed label and heavily encrusted bottle.
I offered it (on loan) to the new landlord of one of my local pubs as one of a number of odd non-port bottles from my cellar - to occupy the top shelf behind the bar and serve as a 'talking point'.
He then mentioned that his father-in-law would be 70 today, and would be in the pub - what an excuse!
Bottle had a driven, branded cork, most of which came out, but the bottom quarter crumbled. I decanted the bottle.
The wine was in perfect condition - medium sweet, and treacle in colour - a delight to look at, smell and taste.
Everyone was very impressed - not least the birthday boy, who had no prior warning!
- and I still have another bottle!
Tom
