I have just bottled a batch of Ausie Restricted Quantity Shiraz that has been fermenting at my local Ontario Winery for 6 weeks. I am unsure as to how long to keep it to enjoy at its best. I will store in my cellar (circa 16 deg), bottles are corked and sealed and will be kept horizontally. Thanks
2006-09-19 10:02:18 · 13 answers · asked by Tetanus Tim 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Ha Ha, many funny answers.
Really though, could take 2-3 months to get over bottle shock, then you may see improvement for 2 - 4 years but that's about it if it did not have oak aging.
2006-09-19 10:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by obviously_you'renotagolfer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most wine makers will tell you that even though there are some vintages that will be best aged for the most part give it 1-3 years and it will be at it's peak.
store it in a cool dry place with very little temp. fluctuation to acheive it fullest flavor and quality.
2006-09-19 17:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mark D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Saudi Arabia this would be considered 'vintage' but at your temperature at least 6 months then try a sample!. Ikey
2006-09-19 17:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ikey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shiraz is a wine best served young and fresh....
give it up to a year, no longer.
2006-09-19 17:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by Zarathustra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About three years.
2006-09-19 19:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still have it in a years time then accept a slap.
I too am quite content when horizontal
Sante my Friend
2006-09-19 18:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it takes to breathe then get it down your neck.
2006-09-19 17:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by helen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would keep it for a special occassion don't keep it to long though. Is it one from australia
2006-09-19 17:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
give it about a year
2006-09-19 17:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by bigbowlofsalad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m on my way
2006-09-19 17:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋