Hardys Shiraz Private Bin Port Bin No. M45

Circa late-1970s. Screwcap. Dull, cloudy, light brown. Nose of raisin and sherry vinegar, with Riesling-like hints of elderflower and kerosene. Mouthfeel is light and syrupy, almost creamy, with a mild spirit note. It's drinkable, but doesn't really have much flavour: there are just mild hints of raisin, blackberry, and vodka. I didn't bother to drink all of this. It didn't taste bad; it just didn't taste much at all.

Screwcap. Age unknown, but label gives volume as "26 FL. OZ"; I think that means it was bottled no later than the early '70s (which would make it the oldest wine bottle I've ever seen under screwcap). A fellow taster (with extensive knowledge of old Australian wine) said that this wine was probably bottled from a solera. Although it's labelled "Port", it smells like Sherry, with notes of Amaretto and varnish. The mouthfeel resembles sugar syrup with a hint of …