Wine hold 20yr plus for kids weddings ect...

[benny]

I am a wine novice but got what I think is a cool idea from a friend. I want to lay down several bottles of wine produced in the years my kids were born (1996,97,00). These are not for investment but consumption on special events (graduation, weddings ect..) I am concered about storing for 20 plus years on most wines.
Thank you Benny

[chittychattykathy]

Benny, Would like to ask you if you have a proper place to store these wines for 20+ years?

[winoweenie]

Hi Benny and welcome to the board. You had your kids in some great vintages. There are a lot of wines IMHO from Calif that will go this distance if you answer CCKs` question in the affermative. No wine will go 20 without the proper provenance. winoweenie

[Botafogo]

97 Amarone or Vintage Porto would be your best bets, both have PLENTY of stuffing and are durable even in moderatley good storage conditions. We tasted an Amarone yesterday that was perfectly balanced dispite having 16.5% alcohol and I am sure it will last 50 years.

Roberto

[benny]

To CCK.
I am planning the storage facility now. We have a basement with a quiet dark corner, but I may have to put in a frig. I have not measured the temp in the dog days of summer.
I expect to make an investment on both the wine and the storage area.
Thanks for your help, Benny

[chittychattykathy]

Vintage port was my first thought as well, and you cannot go wrong with the 97 Amarone suggestion from Roberto. (Man I wish my Dad had put some away for me!!!) If your heart is set on Cabernet Sav. I would do some research first and then try to only buy Magnums (or larger) as they will store better. For some great ideas on Cab's read WW's post on at: <http://www.wines.com/ubb2/Forum9/HTML/000090.html>
And do not forget to add a few Ice Wines and Sauternes.
And if I've not said this already, WELCOME! To the board.

[winoweenie]

Great idea Benny. Started over 20 years ago laying down wines for my grand-kids and by cracky they love it. If your basement stays in the low 60* mark in the summer you shouldn`t have a problem.Don`t know what part of Minn you`re in but I have a son who lives in Minneapolis and his basement works fine. Ports and the Amarones are good suggestions, BUT there are some stunning 96 and 97 Cabs out there that`ll be luscious in 20. I`ve also had a peek at the 2000 Calif vintage and will make a more complete barrel assesment next fall. Some good juice in the barrels rite now.Bye-the-Bye Boto, don`t know if this producer is worth shootin but I opened a Sartori 1986 Della Valpocelli Amarone that was stored precariously and it was vinegar. I`ll elaborate on our next E-Thingie. winoweenie

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 01-05-2001).]