gerald > wrote in
:

> I am only familiar with the murietta ygay. If that wine is this:
>
> Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial rioja Espagne 1978
>
> which I doubt, it is well worth the money, and actually, probably
> worth a bit more than twice that money.

Are you serious (and I say that in a positive way)? Yes, it *is* that
wine, "Marques de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay, Gran Reserva Especial,
Cosecha 1978, bottled 1998. Tasting note says "Drink now - 2050" (yes,
2050!)

So, worth a try at that price?

> I do not know if castello ygay is wholly owned by murietta, but it is
> the only one I have ever seen.
>
> On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:21:29 -0600, SteveN > wrote:
>
>>Dear All,
>>
>>Castillo Ygay was one of my favourite Riojas, but I have tasted only
>>the one vintage (1991? in about 2001). I notice they have released
>>the 1978, bottled in 1998, which is available from my local merchant
>>for £45 (USD70 - USD80)
>>
>>Basically, is it worth it?
>
>



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