1998 Franciscan Oakville Estates Cabernet

[Highlander]

Last night I was a little bored and wanted a glass of red wine (I haven't drank much in the last 10 years because of my rosacia), so I went down to the wine cellar and pulled this bottle of 1998 Franciscan Oakville Estates Cabernet... I wasn't sure what to expect. So I opened it, the cork was good, and the wine garnet red and a wonderful bouquet. The wine was exceptional.. I vacuum sealed it and am enjoying another glass tonight...

so I pulled another bottle, a 1992 Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cab, I don't expect it to have aged as well, but tomorrow I'll know...

 

[Gregg Axley]

Very nice!
I'd like to start collecting wines, but I'd have to get several bottles at a time, since I drink one each week.
Gotta stay ahead of myself.
I like Malbec but lately (past 8mos) I've been on a Syrah kick.

 

[dnjan]

I'd like to start collecting wines, but I'd have to get several bottles at a time, since I drink one each week.

I like to buy one bottle of something that sounds interesting, etc., and have a glass on three or so consecutive days. If it tastes better the second day, and at least as good the third day, I head back to the store and get at least half a case (depending on the current state of my checking account).
Keep that practice up for a number of years (along with the willpower to leave the bottles untouched for at least a few years), and the result is a nice collection to savour as the mood strikes.

 

[Gregg Axley]

Oooo, good idea.
I'm trying an Italian one now that's okay, but honestly my favorite "Bellaruche" from M. Chapoutier had several bottles with crumbling corks. I tried another store here and they didn't carry it. I've got a few online stores bookmarked, so I might check there.

 

[Tomasso]

I like to buy one bottle of something that sounds interesting, etc., and have a glass on three or so consecutive days. If it tastes better the second day, and at least as good the third day, I head back to the store and get at least half a case .

Do you do that to test the wine or your palate?

 

[dnjan]

To test the wine.
To me, if the wine tastes better the second (and third) day, it will probably age well - at least in terms of my patience and budget.