aging

[winophite]

I'm new to wine and joined a club and with shipment came a sheet saying:
Region: bordeaux, fr
total acid: ...
alc..
...
cellaring: 2-3 years.
My question is, is that how long to wait to drink it,or; how long it should last?
I bought two bottles and drank one and it seemed to taste "watery". Any one know?

[Innkeeper]

Without knowing the vintage or producer, it is hard to tell. I think they may be telling you to hold it two or three years before drinking. If that is the case, it may be in a "dumb stage" now.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 05-16-2006).]

[Thomas]

Or it could be the wine club is sending low end wine, but we'd still need to know the name of the producer.

[winoweenie]

Hi winophite and welcome to the board. I was trying to answer your post when the computer decided I was persona-non-grata. The time stated on the wine means it should be cellared for 2-3 years for maximum enjoyment. post the name of the vineyard and we can give you more specific info. WW

[winophite]

Hi, the label on this wine says;

grand vin de bordeaux
2004 Chateau Haut Redon
Bordeaux Blend. France
Other than that I don't know how to distinquish its vintage. Thanks

[Innkeeper]

This wine cost $7.99 from the Taste of California Wine Club in Chicago. What you got is what you got.

[Thomas]

The vintage is 2004.

That wine producer name rings a bell. The wine club you are in may not be the best way to spend your money.

[winophite]

thanks,discouraging, but thanks. Perhaps it would be better to hook up with the folks at the liquor store for suggesting selections eh?

[Innkeeper]

You bet!