My Daughter was born April of this year and I thought it would be neat to buy a bottle and age it until her 21st birthday.
2006-11-18 13:51:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Hi, I just want to say one thing before you decide on a wine to age. I would like to strongly suggest you do some research on aging wine. It is ALWAYS better to do some research and make an informed decision before you do something like this. If you pick the wrong wine it could leave a bad taste in your mouth. So I want to urge you to do some research on this.
God Bless,
Chris
2006-11-18 17:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chris_His_Servant_7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French wines are always aged in oak barrels for a year before being bottled. Then the wine is aged an additional 2 years in bottle at the Chateau before it is released. You can buy what are known as "Futures" from a reputable wine merchant in your area. Futures are what is known as buying the wine when it is bottled, and you don't take delivery until the wine is released 2 years later. Right now, all you can buy is 2005 vintage for delivery in 2008. This is actually a good thing for you, because you don't need to shell out any money until next year if you want to buy futures ( a much better price than the release price, but you have to buy at least a case) or you can wait until 2009 when the 2006's will be released to the stores. The 2005 is supposed to be a fantastic vintage, no word yet on the '06. When you do get your wine, be sure and try to keep it in a cool, dry, dark place, preferably in a cellar at 55 degrees and 70% humidity and total darkness. If you buy a good wine and age it correctly, the value can increase exponentially. I bought some vintage 2000 wine for $135 bottle in 2003 that I sold months ago for $700 bottle! Not to brag, just pointing out the benefits of investing in quality wine and caring for it as opposed to buying a jug and putting it in a closet.
Congratulations Dad!
2006-11-18 18:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by constablekenworthysboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about this logically. Any wine wine from 06 that you need to age for a long time will probably still be in barrel. If there are some reds from 06 available now they are probably staved or unwooded.
Rather wait a year or so and buy a magnum bottle(1.5lt) That is the safest way to ensure the wine being drinkable.
Or design a label and stick it over a current label. No harm, no foul
Good Luck
2006-11-18 16:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait about a year and ask the question again. By then there will more details on the 2006 vintage that should help you make a decision.
2006-11-19 14:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Winebum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Margaux - Pommard
Store at 50 degrees if you are going to age red wines, store on their sides. The French use caves for this
2006-11-18 14:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to trader joes the best wine for the price.
2006-11-18 13:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wine is aged in casks ect.
bottled really goes bad.
2006-11-18 13:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋