Wine Storage: How long is too long?

[Thomas]

Sorry, but there is no answer to your question. Each wine has its own life span, and anyone who tells you the date of that span is purely guessing.

In general, rich, bold wines live longer than light, fruity ones. Also, vintages change from year to year, according to the whims of nature. Each vintage offers potential or lack of potential longevity.

An improperly stored wine will age and go to vinegar faster than a properly stored one, but even this definite statement cannot be quantified with dates.

Tasting is the definitive measure.