Gift ideas and long-lasting wines

[Bio Teacher]

Hello, I've been tryiong to come up with gift ideas for a special friend who's into wine, and I thought I might look at wines that last a long time after opening. I know port lasts well for a while, but what others? Do ice wines last once opened?

Othe gift ideas? I've been looking at various sites including this one, but nothing's "grabbed" me yet.

[brappy]

Ice wines will last approx. 6 months after opened if they're refridgerated.

mark

[winoweenie]

I'm sorry but I don't think there's any way a wine other than a fortified variety will hold for more than a week after opening Brappy. 6 months??? Surely you jest. WW (Maybe you meant frozen)

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 11-21-2005).]

[brappy]

Sorry, you're exactly correct. I was thinking of chambers Tokai I have in the fridge. Fortified yes, not ice wine. Please forgive my faux pas.

mark

[robr]

Speaking of fortified, I have a Port (20% alcohol) that I have been sipping on, unrefrigerated, for about a month and it tastes just the same as the day I opened it. How long do you think it will last?

[robr]

Oh, and btw bio teacher, Sherry will also last a very long time. Try a Sandeman Amontillado.

[Bio Teacher]

Thank you so much for the advice! I never thought of getting a sherry but that's a great idea!

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