How long does unopen wine last??

[Wine2nite]

Hi!
How long does unopen wine last on the rack? I am still learing about wine. The wine(s)in question are: Ernest & Julio Gallo Twin Valley White Merlot,Twin valley cafe zinfandel,twin valley cafe chardonnay and others. I bought these wines over 6 months ago are they still good or should I toss them??

[Kcwhippet]

Well, E&J Gallo, who produces those wines, says the aging potential for what you bought is from 6 to 12 months. So, you be the judge if they're still good. Open them up and try them. You can check them out yourself at www.ejgtwinvalley.com.

[Drew]

What are the years (vintage) on the bottles?

Drew

[winoweenie]

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[Kcwhippet]

am or pm?

[Wine2nite]

The year on the bottles are 2002, I am wanting to take some of my bottles of wine with me when I go out of town for Christmas and I sure don't want to open these wines telling my family it is a good wine and they taste it and its gross! Understand what I am saying?

[Kcwhippet]

Are any of the people you're taking the wine to regular wine drinkers? All the Gallo Twin Valley wines are for "beginner" wine drinkers. They're priced about $7 a magnum for a reason - to entice non wine drinkers by their low price and their soft, sweet flavors. Generally speaking, more experienced wine drinkers would have moved on from that style.

[Wine2nite]

Well they are mostly beer drinkers and they just wanted to drink wine this Christmas and I don't think they will be going to buy any wine after the holidays are over. I like these wines. Can't afford wine thats over 15.00. So I asked this question if they are any good or should they be tossed into the trash. The year on the bottles is 2002 and I am also bring them Missouri Wine-St.James and StoneHill wines.

[This message has been edited by Wine2nite (edited 12-21-2003).]

[Kcwhippet]

Take them. They should be OK.

[Wine2nite]

Ok Thank you. Have a Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year!