I made a discovery!!

Thread starter Eland
Start date Dec 11, 2008

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Eland

Member

Dec 11, 2008

While rummaging through the back ofa closet to see if I could clear out some space, I ran across afew of bottles of "aged" wine. The eldest is a 1997 Estancia Meritage which is a 59% blend of Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot, and 11% Cab Franc. Ya think it might be good to drink?

JWMINNESOTA

Senior Member

Dec 11, 2008

let us know tomorrow

grapeman

Administrator

Supporting Member

Dec 11, 2008

I think I would let it a ge another 11 years.

Wade E

Premium

Dec 11, 2008

Come out of the closet already!

Bert

Senior Member

Dec 11, 2008

Go for it....and even if it's not that good save the bottles..

PolishWineP

Senior Member

Dec 11, 2008

Hold a wine tasting! Share your notes!

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Waldo

Senior Member

Dec 12, 2008

How was it

Eland

Member

Dec 12, 2008

Waldo,
I actually didn't drink that one, but I opened a Gamay Rouge that was equally as old. It was actually very, very good. In case anyone is wondering, I didn't age these on purpose.