I received this bottle as a gift and I am looking for a recommendation as to when to open this bottle. Is it an instant rip and sip or can it age for a few more years in the bottle? storing conditions are dark and in a cooler place
I’ve been hanging onto my 2008 for a number of years and plan to drink it sometime this year, but it should be in a good place for another 5 years. So I think you should be good to enjoy yours any time in the next 10 years or so?
Cecicestunepipe
Given it’s already got some age, it’s ready now if you want to enjoy some of the primary fruit that wine and style is known for. If you generally like tertiary flavours you could lay it down for longer. Up to you!
No-Writer3733
Last night…….
mercedes_
It can go another two decades.
But it’s not going to improve significantly from where it is now, for most people.
If you’ve had other aged Napa wines that are this “big” then I would wait.
Otherwise, I’d plan a mega steak dinner. I’d decant in the glass for 30 minutes before deciding what to do with the rest of the bottle. Max for me would be an hour decant before the meal…
Enjoy!
wallawallawino
Ready now! But could go longer if you don’t have an occasion, but very ready now.
ExaminationFancy
Drinkable now or over the next decade.
Don’t hold out forever. I see too many people open bottles way past their prime and end up with a glass of disappointment.
sid_loves_wine
It could age but absolutely does not need it. I highly suggest opening it tonight
Kellnes5
very drinkable right now – decant for at least an hour
JohnnyWad15
Now – firmly in drinking window and I find Napa Cans better when the are not too old
JuanOffhue
How about 7 p.m.?
Jiminyfingers
Save for the right occasion, make sure you don’t have too many guests as there is only one bottle
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I’ve been hanging onto my 2008 for a number of years and plan to drink it sometime this year, but it should be in a good place for another 5 years. So I think you should be good to enjoy yours any time in the next 10 years or so?
Given it’s already got some age, it’s ready now if you want to enjoy some of the primary fruit that wine and style is known for. If you generally like tertiary flavours you could lay it down for longer. Up to you!
Last night…….
It can go another two decades.
But it’s not going to improve significantly from where it is now, for most people.
If you’ve had other aged Napa wines that are this “big” then I would wait.
Otherwise, I’d plan a mega steak dinner. I’d decant in the glass for 30 minutes before deciding what to do with the rest of the bottle. Max for me would be an hour decant before the meal…
Enjoy!
Ready now! But could go longer if you don’t have an occasion, but very ready now.
Drinkable now or over the next decade.
Don’t hold out forever. I see too many people open bottles way past their prime and end up with a glass of disappointment.
It could age but absolutely does not need it. I highly suggest opening it tonight
very drinkable right now – decant for at least an hour
Now – firmly in drinking window and I find Napa Cans better when the are not too old
How about 7 p.m.?
Save for the right occasion, make sure you don’t have too many guests as there is only one bottle