[TreeSaw]

The Hubby & I were thinking that it would be cool to get a nice bottle from the year we were married and put it away to enjoy at a milestone anniversary. Any suggestions from 1998? We generally enjoy reds (mostly Shiraz, Cabs & Merlots) but are open to others.

 

[narlus]

how long are you thinking of laying it down? here's parker's chart for vintages.

http://www.erobertparker.com/info/vintagechart1.html

choose yr preference, yr budget, and we can work from there.

 

[Qman]

www.leonetticellars.com
If you can find any for sale. Just had their '86 Merlot which was sublime.

 

[LordOpie]

get more than one bottle in case one spoils.

 

[TreeSaw]

get more than one bottle in case one spoils.

Yeah, we're actually hoping to get a case so we can share with our friends & family as well.

 

[TreeSaw]

how long are you thinking of laying it down? here's parker's chart for vintages.

http://www.erobertparker.com/info/vintagechart1.html

choose yr preference, yr budget, and we can work from there.

Excellent Link....now I just have to weed through the data and figure out what we're really looking for!

 

[narlus]

just be aware that most wines which can withstand a long dormancy are also usually pretty expensive...you may be well served by selecting a chianti riserva from a good year.

 

[SkaredShtles]

just be aware that most wines which can withstand a long dormancy are also usually pretty expensive...you may be well served by selecting a chianti riserva from a good year.

'97 if you can still find it.

Or get yourself an '00 Bordeaux. Pretty much a killer year by all accounts.

I actually think that '98 might have been a good year as well. Or maybe I'm thinking of Cali...

You can't really go wrong with a case of this:

http://www.leduwines.com/sku000000004033.html

Mmmmm...... Cheval Blanc....

And a steal for less than $6500.

 

[narlus]

'98 was a decent year in california, but not nearly as good as '97, '99, '00 or '02.

 

[TreeSaw]

just be aware that most wines which can withstand a long dormancy are also usually pretty expensive...you may be well served by selecting a chianti riserva from a good year.

That's what we were afraid of We were also trying to figure out which wines would withstand a long dormancy better than others. Right now, I think we may put away a few bottles from this year as well to celebrate Syd's birth. We'll see though...wine doesn't seem to last long in our home. oster_oops:

 

[narlus]

well i would suggest to head over to yr local well-stocked store and talk to someone for suggestions. they should know their inventory pretty well.

 

[TreeSaw]

Off the top of my head (just a quick look at the list), I am thinking along these lines (not necessarily in any order of preference):
Oregon Pinot Noir
Ribera del Duero (I am digging Spanish Wines lately)
Northern Rhône:Côte Rôtie/Hermitage
Chateau Angelus (St Emilion)
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot (St Emilion)
Chateau Canon (St Emilion)
Chateau Figeac (St Emilion)
Clos Fourtet (St Emilion)
Chateau Cheval Blanc (St Emilion) -- although this one is probably more pricey than we're looking for.

Also on my list to check out: Pomerol, Graves, Margaux & St. Julien/Pauillac St. Estephe

 

[TreeSaw]

well i would suggest to head over to yr local well-stocked store and talk to someone for suggestions. they should know their inventory pretty well.

That's my plan after the holidays, but I am always up for more suggestions from fellow monkeys as well.

 

[narlus]

get a short list of recommendations and bounce 'em off us!

wine distribution is so flakey that it's highly variable as to what's in stock from region to region.

 

[SkaredShtles]

The St Emilion stuff is likely to age well. Better if it's a Grand Cru Classe or above (Premiers).