re: Wine: What are you drinking?

So my son was born in 2006. I'm looking for a wine from his birth year that will hold age pretty well. I want to give him a case for his wedding/wedding reception (when that happens many years down the road).

So long story short, I want to get a case of a 15 year old wine that would age for another 10 to 15 years. What kind of wine would work well for this situation. I've thought about a Bourdeaux, a rioja, a Cali Cab, Cote Rotie or Hermitage. What else would be a good pick for this.

On storage it would likely be in a closet at my house so temp is 68 to 70 deg F year around. Since its not in a wine fridge I lean towards no Pinot Noir or Burgundy.

Signature Series Oakville Cab is back at Costco!!!

Wine Hoarding Is Not A Crime.

You can add a Brunello or Barolo to the list of aging wines.

2006 was a good year in Tuscany

Something from Marchesi Antinori would be lovely, specifically the Solaia and Tignanello.

But more expensive if it was a good year.

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Why not grab a few bottles of birth year wine for when your kid turns *21* and open them then.

Then whenever kid gets married by a case of wine from that year for them to open later on down the line.

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I like this plan better.

Two bottles is much easier to manage...and no assurances a 20 to 30 yr wine wouldn't go bad storing at 68 yo 70 deg F. I'd hate to have a case of 25 to 30 year old wine that was ruined.

I might do a couple of bottles of red and a bottle of champagne from 2006...the rest I'll buy later.

I picked these three up today



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Its burgundy season

My weekend.

Cuttings I thought was excellent. Kirkland Signature Oakville for $20 is solid. The Arietta was fine but underwhelming.

Had a glass of quilt at dinner on Friday night with French Dip. It was smooth but finish was weak.

I picked this one up randomly at Bet-R the other day because it was one of the only bottles in my daily drinker price range that I had never seen before (don't usually go to Bet-R). I was pleasantly surprised by it.



Went to Texas wine country last week. It was no California, but still fun. Becker had my favorite wines, and I somehow got talked into joining the Grape Creek wine club. I'll probably let a shipment or two come in and then move on. I have been wanting to join a club from a reputable wine shop where I can get a variety.