1996 Sebatiani

[jmcginley1]

I don't expect this wine to be dead, but I wouldn't suggest holding onto it any longer. Sebatiani does a lot of resturant business, and consequently, makes their wines drinkable early on, rather than making them in an ageing friendly style.

Larger bottles age slower, so you magnum should still be fine, but I'd recommend popping that cork sooner than later.

And I will say, in the realm of cheaper cali merlot, Sebatiani makes a very elegant wine for the price. Enjoy!