Newbie help

[Antny]

I have had a bottle of wine for er..., I guess, eight years?! It is from the Evans Wine Company, 1999, Cabernet Sauvignon. It has been "stored" (sitting in a drawer) in my house since I've had it. I'm having some people over and don't want to be embarrassed serving it if it is bad. Is there a way to know? I'm a true newb so please don't assume anything. Thanks in advance.

[Kcwhippet]

Current vintages go for about US$15, so this isn't an upper tier wine. I'd have another bottle on hand for my guests if it was me.

[winoweenie]

It's probably 5 to 1 against this wine being drinkable. Buy a new bottle as a back-up just in case. WW

[PinotEnvy]

You could open it in the kitchen and take a taste with no one around. If its good, serve it. If it isn't have another bottle at the ready.