Need help

[JamesO]

We have some wines from the 1990s and we turn the bottles but have noticed a build up on the inside of the bottles. What causes this and what do we do with the bottles of wine? Is it still good or do we lose out

[Jackie]

It all depends. Sediment is normal and is often found in older, cellared wines. But the wine itself may be past its prime. Depends on the wine.

Tell us what they are so the folks here on the wineboard can help you with that.

[winoweenie]

Hi James and welcome to the board. Unless the wines you're cellaring are Champagnes they should never be turned. The build-up you see is probably sediment which is common in all better wines that are bottled unfiltered and/or unfined. Like Jackie said give us the skinny on what you have and someone can give you some good advice. WW

[JamesO]

thank you so much we have a few bottles of Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1997
Hardys Cabernet Sau 98, fetgers, Cabernet Sau 94, Regis Sauvignon Blanc 85, and silver ridge Chardonnay 2003

[winoweenie]

Eveery thing shouldbe drinkable except the Sauv Blanc IF you have good storage conditions.WW

[JamesO]

Thank you so much for the information. Why not the Sauv. Blanc?
Hope you have a great thanksgiving.

[Kcwhippet]

That SB should have been drunk no later than 1990, so it's long dead.