Do try it. If you want a rich pudding wine for Christmas, or any other day come to that, this rivals and surpasses many a top Sauternes at many times the price. It is deep gold in colour and the intensity of its marmelade-like essence has to be tried to be believed. This one had a slight spritzy edge to it, but the fruit was good and it had a nice satisfying buttery finish. Santa Ines Sauvigon Blanc, Chile 1996, 3.99 Clear sauvignon nose with typical gooseberry fuit - excellent value, would make a lovely party wine.
Modern techniques mean that decent wine is produced that ages quickly and gracefully.
Here is a good quality claret that would enhance a serious dinner table at a reasonable price. There is rich fruit and soft tannins. It's a pity one has to pay so much for decent Burgundy these days. But this is really very good indeed, with a hint of ripe game on the nose, good sweet fruit with chocolate in the long finish. Even a few months in the bottle would probably make a difference.