What should I do with them?

[MeowMeow]

My boyfriend and I just started to explore the world of wine recently and I am so glad that I found this site.
We recently recieved several bottle of wine from his Dad who also doesn't know much about wine. We don't know what to do with them. Are they still good to drink? Should we drink it ourselves or maybe they'll be a great Christmas present for people who will really appriciate them.

1997 Pinot Noir from California
1995 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile

And the French ones' lable read like this:
(What kind of wine are these?)

Chateau-Margaux, Grand Vin, 1982, Premier Grand Cru Classe 1855, Appellation Margaux Controlee.....

1990 Chateau Cap De Mourlin, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru...

Hope I didn't ask too many questions at once.

Thanks!!


[This message has been edited by MeowMeow (edited 12-22-2002).]