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Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:35:39 -0600

Good to have your opinion on this issue thunderbrd (named after the wine?).

However, "I think as long as the wines are stored in proper conditions, it is surely drinkable" requires that I ask why this is your opinion.

Is it your opinion that wines will last forever without turning into a variant of wine vinegar?

I guess I want you to think about just what happens when a "wine has pass it's prime age"? Is the condition of a wine a couple of years past its prime the same as that of a wine 10 years past? !5 yewars past?

Take for instance one of the wines named - Chardonnay Mouton-Cadet - 1989. This $3 bottle of wine was probably prime to drink around 1991 and undoubtedly past its prime by 1995. How do you think this wine shows today? If indeed drinkable, would you drink it?

The best wines may be challenged by 20 years of age. With run of the mill plonk such as named in this post it is not even a challenge.

I don't think we have regulars in Asia, we're mostly in the Western hemisphere.

No, you don't need a wine fridge.

Stored Wine

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:22:45 -0600

well i think the only way to find out if the wine is still drinkable or not is jus to open it and have a taste. I think as long as the wines are stored in proper conditions, it is surely drinkable it'll only be the matter if the wine has pass it's prime age. by the way guys are there anyone here staying in asia region? is it a must to keep wines in cellar fridge?

Screw tops

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:50:33 -0600

quote:
Originally posted by: BromBordoo
I am shocked, shocked and surprised to find that I am on the same page as you others on this issue. I have the feeling that it is because of the bad news that we are mature wine drinkers. lol!

I must admit ; however, I was reluctant at first to purchase the screw caps for traditional reasons.

Hey, seen any 'crown cap' wines? Like a beer bottle or old soda bottle. I had a german wine a couple of years ago that used this type closure, but have not seen any others. Hmmm, now I am wondering if it was a sparkling cider or a Prosecco I recall closed like this...

The one 'crown cap' I had seen was also on a Prosecco just recently.

Screw tops

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:09:37 -0600

Oh yes, I had a Prosecco that came in a bottle with a crown cap. Great idea!

Screw tops

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:03:03 -0600

I am shocked, shocked and surprised to find that I am on the same page as you others on this issue.

I have the feeling that it is because of the bad news that we are mature wine drinkers.

"I also like the fact that when I'm overstocked in the cellar I can stand up the screwcap bottles on the shelves"

I hadn't thought of this Elron, but I agree it takes any concern from that situation.

Hey, seen any 'crown cap' wines? Like a beer bottle or old soda bottle. I had a german wine a couple of years ago that used this type closure, but have not seen any others.

Hmmm, now I am wondering if it was a sparkling cider or a Prosecco I recall closed like this...

Screw tops

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:28:48 -0600

When screwtops first came out, I noticed them more before I purchased. Like you and Kim, I don't notice till I open them up now. Although, I do prefer the cork sound too but I like the convienance of the twist off at times, especially, at BYOB's. So I guess it really don't matter here either.
I also like the fact that when I'm overstocked in the cellar I can stand up the screwcap bottles on the shelves.

Screw tops

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:35:43 -0600

While I enjoy the ritual of pulling the cork, I have to admit that the convenience of a screwcap is very nice, especially since I've been having some issues with tendonitis. I don't pay attention to what type of closure a bottle has when I buy it. It has no bearing on whether I purchase a wine or not, nor would I be embarrassed to serve or order a wine with a screwcap.

Screw tops

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:19:21 -0600

Even with the increasing proliferation of screwtop bottles, I've noticed that I haven't noticed.

Just yesterday bought a Spanish wine - nothing special sub-$10 red for some beans and rice. When I got it home, I noticed it had a screw cap.

That's when I noticed I hadn't noticed the last couple of screw tops I had bought when I was buying them.

When I am looking at the bottle, I'm not paying attention to the closure, even though there are many more screw caps around.

What I do notice is that it doesn't bother me at all. Not only does it not bother me at home, I'm happy to twist the top off at any BYOB.

Anybody else not notice? Take particular note? Look for corks instead? Embarassed by screw tops out at dinner?

Stored Wine

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:11:43 -0600

Tyler

"i bought off someones wine collection(about 30 bottles) just due to curiosity and would like to know if any of them were ok to drink... "

I don't know. There's a couple of reasons why I may not believe you. In your favor is that you went to the trouble of identifying a couple of specific bottles, but working against you is: 1) the fact that you ask for an e-mail response at a discussion board (why would a e-mail response be appropriate?); and 2) your statement above.

Why in the world would you buy 30 bottles of wine that you don't know anything about, especially whether they are fit to drink or not? Would you buy 30 steaks without knowing whether you could eat them or not?

I wouldn't.

Regardless of whether or not you are a BS e-mail collector, I'll tell you that likely none of the wines you named are drinkable.

Out of your bunch of 13-20-some years old wines which includes cheap mass market plonk as the only wines you name, I doubt any are drinkable.

Stored Wine

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:14:50 -0600

Hi everyone ... just wanted some feedback on someone a little more up on their wine intelligence than me. i bought off someones wine collection(about 30 bottles) just due to curiosity and would like to know if any of them were ok to drink... i dont know the whole rule about stored wines and whats ok to drink 10+ years later. like i mentioned there is 30 bottles so i wont list them all but the years range from late 80's throughout the 90's. from Chardonnay to Merlot and a 1986 Gewurztraminer. i have wines from Italy to California Ill list a few wines Estanica Pinnacles - 1996 Monterey County - Chardonnay Mouton-Cadet - 1989 - Bordeaux Blanc (appelation bordeaux controlee) - un vin Barron Philippe Bolla - 1992 - Soave (denominazione di origine controllata) classico ok so thats 3 of the 30 lol many more if u have n e words of helpfulness please do share. you can email me at Lessthanpunks@aol.com thanks for your help Tyler