When are certain vintages "released"?

[leslie423]

Thanks Innkeeper. That does help. I guess the reasons I'm asking are several. The first and probably primary is that I'm just trying to figure some of this out.

I've only just started paying attention to vintages and am finding it adds a new wrinkle in trying to find very specific wines. I've also just started to get the hang of vintage charts and want to try and find some recommended years just to taste the difference. I've read that Tuscany had a very good year in 97 but I can't find too many 97s around - I'm trying to figure out if they've sold out at my stores or if they're not here yet so I can ask the right question. (I hate to sound this stupid in person. Annonimity is a wonderful thing.)

Hearing that it could take 6-8 months to get to Mass helps me get a feel for things as well.

This board has given me a good education and I appreciate you sharing your expertise. Thank you.