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Old May 13, 2009 | 1:25 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
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Whats the average price difference between Oz and the UK for a bottle of Grange?
I can't quote an average price but here's an extreme example:
Tesco introduces £100 bottle of wine [2007 article]
£100 = AUD$199 according to xe.com. right now.

A quick google of Australian Grange 1999 prices brought up this leisure/collector article from a local business publication:
Tasting Grange
Cheapest shop price AUD$500 (recent Grange 1999 auction price $330).

Thus a Tesco £100 (AUD$199) Grange 1999 is 40% off the recent auction sale price of the same win in Australia.
It is 60% off the AUD$500 supposed shop price.

A worthwhile saving, if you can take care of (or enjoy while in the UK) the Aussie icon.
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