Need Help With Some Gifted Wine

IBQTEE1 · 06-01-2011, 12:02 PM

My friend is moving out of state and he gave me 12 bottles of wine. There were a couple that I knew about but there are the following 6 that I know nothing about. Can you tell me if they are any good or not? Thanks!!

Here are the 1st three

Here are the 2nd three

Skywalker · 06-01-2011, 12:42 PM

Only one way to find out!

Where is Bob or Greg when you need them???

OnlyDryReds · 06-01-2011, 12:44 PM

Ill bring the cheese

Subvet642 · 06-01-2011, 12:59 PM

That Gewurztraminer looks nice! I love Gewurz! Serve it cool.

OLS · 06-01-2011, 01:04 PM

I like the Z.S.Katz a lot, I tend towards the bright and fruity, which is why I like that kid on glee, the one that
probably has a clitoris. (I KID)....
The Meridian ought to be decent, might not taste too expensive, but it ought to be good enough, certainly.
The others I would be stabbing in the dark on, but NONE of them look bad, out of those that I don't know.
I would think the Beaujolais would be great, a bit dry and tannic, but again good enough. ALL OF IT, from the
vintages I can read, is ready to drink now....how convenient, lol. I'd start with that Mondavi, unless someone else
with experience thought it would roll on.

markem · 06-01-2011, 01:19 PM

I have had 4 of the six (weirdly enough, I have not had the rightmost one in each pic). I'd say that they are all nice wines with the Meridian and the Beaujolais being the ones that peak my interest. In the very end, it will depend a lot on how the previous owner stored them. My advice is to work them in to a mix of wines you like so that you can have both a backup and comparison readily at hand.

T.G · 06-01-2011, 01:58 PM

Wait, wait, whut?

Wine comes in bottles too? All these years, I've lugging boxes...

CigarNut · 06-01-2011, 02:07 PM

When's the party Kristin??

The Poet · 06-01-2011, 03:17 PM

My first thought was that all the white wines are all at least a decade old. Though red wines are generally considered to improve with age, the same is not necessarily true of whites. If the whites were stored in the proper environment, they could be better than they were "fresh", but if not they may have turned to vinegar.

As the nice Darrell said, there's one way to find out.

AlohaStyle · 06-10-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

My first thought was that all the white wines are all at least a decade old. Though red wines are generally considered to improve with age, the same is not necessarily true of whites. If the whites were stored in the proper environment, they could be better than they were "fresh", but if not they may have turned to vinegar.

As the nice Darrell said, there's one way to find out.

A BIG +1

The Robert Mondavi is 25 years old! A lot of whites can't handle that amount of aging. I'm curious, does the bottle say where the grapes came from? It just says "California" white, but does it say a vineyard or area/appellation? If it was stored correctly, it could be okay, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I personally like Meridian as an every day wine, that should be a decent one if you like Reds.

mosesbotbol · 06-11-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

A BIG +1

The Robert Mondavi is 25 years old! A lot of whites can't handle that amount of aging. I'm curious, does the bottle say where the grapes came from? It just says "California" white, but does it say a vineyard or area/appellation? If it was stored correctly, it could be okay, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Sauvignon Blanc is the grape. My guess is it'll go down the drain, but I would like to read the results soon in this thread!

St. Lou Stu · 06-01-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IBQTEE1

My friend is moving out of state and he gave me 12 bottles of wine. There were a couple that I knew about but there are the following 6 that I know nothing about. Can you tell me if they are any good or not? Thanks!!

Here are the 1st three

Here are the 2nd three

I'm willing to help. Pursuant to your bolded request, I will tell you if they are good or not after each glass.
What time and where?

GWN · 06-01-2011, 07:19 PM

mosesbotbol is the guy you're looking for.

OLS · 06-01-2011, 07:39 PM

Yeah, I forgot to say that.....storage, storage, storage. Them's some OLD bottles, relatively speaking.
Might have some free vinegar, might have some excellent little bottles, and again, most if not all need to be
drunk now. MIGHT be able to hold the Beaujolais longest. But if it was well kept, it could be GREAT now.

IBQTEE1 · 06-02-2011, 09:27 AM

"Thanks for the help"

I guess the party is at my house for either a bottle dumping party or a great wine tasting. I will let everyone know when the party is.

OLS · 06-02-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IBQTEE1

bottle dumping party

I have often wondered, would it be a good use of bad wine to take the vinegar and herbs and
make something useful out of it, or is the term 'vinegar' just a way of saying that it is now so bad that
the turned wine can't be used, even as actual vinegar? Hmmmmmm. GUUUGLE!!!
------edit post guugle.
I still have no idea, but apprently making vinegar is more complicated than I thought, lol.

Out of 6 bottles I am predicting one bottle turned.

IBQTEE1 · 06-02-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Out of 6 bottles I am predicting one bottle turned.

That would work for me.

replicant_argent · 06-02-2011, 12:07 PM

Like what you drink, drink what you like.

No need for "expert" analysis.
Make sure they are the proper temps for each type, open them up.
If you like it, repeat as necessary until the bottle gets upside down.
If it sucks, dump it.

You really might want to think about unbiased third party analysis and verification of exactly which grapes were used, and if they have been tampered with, just to be safe. I would call in some guys that will flap their gums about the provenance. By that time, you should have a few glasses under your belt and can roll your eyes appropriately.

Cigars are just rolled leaves that sometimes suck, wine is just fermented grapes that may suck/partially suck/ don't suck.
Perhaps I have said too much.
Get some "cheap wine," some madiera, and some "vintage port" to back yourself up.

I keeed... I keeeeeed.....

mosesbotbol · 06-03-2011, 10:26 AM

All of these are drinkable if aged correct.

Bouchard is a good brand for Burgundy. The Beaujolais-Village is the most basic expression of Beaujolais. What vintage? Should be fun to open. Serve slightly chilled.

Buena Vista Gewrztramaminer will be be sweet, but slightly musty by now. Not that, musty is bad, but is what happens to this style of wine when it ages. Serve chilled.

Brocard Chablis is the one that caught my eye the most. This is a chard and could be real nice. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable.

Mondavi SC will be really interesting! Never had one that old, but I would be curious to hear your result. Nice with cold seafood platter. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable.

IBQTEE1 · 06-03-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

All of these are drinkable if aged correct.

Bouchard is a good brand for Burgundy. The Beaujolais-Village is the most basic expression of Beaujolais. What vintage? Should be fun to open. Serve slightly chilled.

Buena Vista Gewrztramaminer will be be sweet, but slightly musty by now. Not that, musty is bad, but is what happens to this style of wine when it ages. Serve chilled.

Brocard Chablis is the one that caught my eye the most. This is a chard and could be real nice. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable.

Mondavi SC will be really interesting! Never had one that old, but I would be curious to hear your result. Nice with cold seafood platter. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable.

Thank you for the help. This helps me out a ton. I am not that big of a wine drinker.

06-01-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Need Help With Some Gifted Wine My friend is moving out of state and he gave me 12 bottles of wine. There were a couple that I knew about but there are the following 6 that I know nothing about. Can you tell me if they are any good or not? Thanks!! Here are the 1st three Here are the 2nd three __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

06-01-2011, 12:42 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine Only one way to find out! Where is Bob or Greg when you need them??? __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-01-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
OnlyDryReds Driving around aimlessly Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Rob Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Trading: (12)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine Ill bring the cheese

06-01-2011, 12:59 PM	#4
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine That Gewurztraminer looks nice! I love Gewurz! Serve it cool. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

06-01-2011, 01:04 PM	#5
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine I like the Z.S.Katz a lot, I tend towards the bright and fruity, which is why I like that kid on glee, the one that probably has a clitoris. (I KID).... The Meridian ought to be decent, might not taste too expensive, but it ought to be good enough, certainly. The others I would be stabbing in the dark on, but NONE of them look bad, out of those that I don't know. I would think the Beaujolais would be great, a bit dry and tannic, but again good enough. ALL OF IT, from the vintages I can read, is ready to drink now....how convenient, lol. I'd start with that Mondavi, unless someone else with experience thought it would roll on.

06-01-2011, 01:19 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine I have had 4 of the six (weirdly enough, I have not had the rightmost one in each pic). I'd say that they are all nice wines with the Meridian and the Beaujolais being the ones that peak my interest. In the very end, it will depend a lot on how the previous owner stored them. My advice is to work them in to a mix of wines you like so that you can have both a backup and comparison readily at hand. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-01-2011, 01:58 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine Wait, wait, whut? Wine comes in bottles too? All these years, I've lugging boxes...

06-01-2011, 02:07 PM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine When's the party Kristin?? __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-01-2011, 03:17 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine My first thought was that all the white wines are all at least a decade old. Though red wines are generally considered to improve with age, the same is not necessarily true of whites. If the whites were stored in the proper environment, they could be better than they were "fresh", but if not they may have turned to vinegar. As the nice Darrell said, there's one way to find out.

06-01-2011, 07:19 PM	#13
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine mosesbotbol is the guy you're looking for. __________________

06-01-2011, 07:39 PM	#14
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine Yeah, I forgot to say that.....storage, storage, storage. Them's some OLD bottles, relatively speaking. Might have some free vinegar, might have some excellent little bottles, and again, most if not all need to be drunk now. MIGHT be able to hold the Beaujolais longest. But if it was well kept, it could be GREAT now.

06-02-2011, 09:27 AM	#15
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine "Thanks for the help" I guess the party is at my house for either a bottle dumping party or a great wine tasting. I will let everyone know when the party is. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

06-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine Like what you drink, drink what you like. No need for "expert" analysis. Make sure they are the proper temps for each type, open them up. If you like it, repeat as necessary until the bottle gets upside down. If it sucks, dump it. You really might want to think about unbiased third party analysis and verification of exactly which grapes were used, and if they have been tampered with, just to be safe. I would call in some guys that will flap their gums about the provenance. By that time, you should have a few glasses under your belt and can roll your eyes appropriately. Cigars are just rolled leaves that sometimes suck, wine is just fermented grapes that may suck/partially suck/ don't suck. Perhaps I have said too much. Get some "cheap wine," some madiera, and some "vintage port" to back yourself up. I keeed... I keeeeeed..... __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

06-03-2011, 10:26 AM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Need Help With Some Gifted Wine All of these are drinkable if aged correct. Bouchard is a good brand for Burgundy. The Beaujolais-Village is the most basic expression of Beaujolais. What vintage? Should be fun to open. Serve slightly chilled. Buena Vista Gewrztramaminer will be be sweet, but slightly musty by now. Not that, musty is bad, but is what happens to this style of wine when it ages. Serve chilled. Brocard Chablis is the one that caught my eye the most. This is a chard and could be real nice. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable. Mondavi SC will be really interesting! Never had one that old, but I would be curious to hear your result. Nice with cold seafood platter. Serve Chilled and then let warm a touch if it is drinkable. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's