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I in be got some really old single malt whiskeys some of them getting close to 50 years.
The main difference with wine is that the probability it still tastes well is higher haha.
Whenever we meet I’ll open one of them
I will be in the Netherlands half march thru half april, and again for few weeks in late August.
Perhaps we could meet somewhere half way in between like Hamburg or Paderborn?
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Tonight my wife and I shared this 50 year old bottle.
I have a collection of vintage wines and occasionally we open one. It is always a lottery if it has gone bad.
cork looks ok - So far, so good.
First sip. not gone bad - Phew!
First sip. not gone bad - Phew!
Now, how does taste?
Very pleasing taste and I was honestly surprised by how ”fresh”, with dominant citrus notes for a wine that is 50 years old. Veeery smooth mouth feeling.
15 minutes later, the citric notes started to evaporate, and pleasing notes of lime stone and weak hint of pleasing mould take over the domain of the citric freshness.Still very smooth in the mouth. Even better than when it was just opened.
30 minutes after opening. The “mould” notes begin to take more dominance. Not as pleasing as before. A hint of stale although still a worthy glass. The best part is over though.
Drinking vintage wine is always really exciting. You have to keep an open mind. It can go either way. And you have to be in the mood for that. I have to say we really enjoyed this bottle. The fleeing moment of the taste changes so quickly. It is just here and now. Someone prepared this moment 50 years ago! It just struck me as fascinating. A bit of excitement on a Saturday night.
Excellent. I’ve also had similar experiences. It’s always a relief when you realise it hasn’t gone off! But similarly disappointing when it’s undrinkable.😁😩 [nt]
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Exactly. That’s why I say I have to be in the mood for that.
We know it’s very probable but it can still sting a bit when we have spend so much on vinegar 😝😊
Saturday Night Fever 🕺...
Sharing a good bottle of wine with someone special sounds like a great Saturday night 🥂
Thanks for sharing this special moment, glad this fascinating experience turned out to be successful! Cheers. [nt]
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Wonderful experience.
Always fun to taste old wines....especially good vintages.
Glad you enjoyed it and the occasion!
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Really a great post man, love a family man.
I bet you will have some nice vintage piece as well?
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A very nice write up of your experience.
Thank you for sharing. Nice to enjoy with your wife and with such a handsome companion on your wrist as well. Best,
Wine collection
Ha you’ve stumbled upon what I belief is the most difficult part of any wine collection; that is to consume it.
On the one hand you want to keep a 50 year old bottle in your collection. On the other hand there comes a time to consume it after which it’s simply gone.
Hope it all tasted well and the wine was worth keeping so long.
Cheers
On the one hand you want to keep a 50 year old bottle in your collection. On the other hand there comes a time to consume it after which it’s simply gone.
Hope it all tasted well and the wine was worth keeping so long.
Cheers
Dear Jurry. What you write is spot on!
The dilemma you mention is real!! On the other hand, life is also just a temporary condition, so once in a while we need to open one of those old bottles. This one turned out really well (luckily)
best
Christian
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Christian
Good to read
I in be got some really old single malt whiskeys some of them getting close to 50 years.
The main difference with wine is that the probability it still tastes well is higher haha.
Whenever we meet I’ll open one of them
Scotch is a much safer bet :-)
No worries there ;-)
I would love to enjoy a drink with you,Jurry
that would be a genuine pleasure fo rme!!
Have a great sunday.
I would love to enjoy a drink with you,Jurry
that would be a genuine pleasure fo rme!! Have a great sunday.
Thanks on both accounts
I will be in the Netherlands half march thru half april, and again for few weeks in late August.
Perhaps we could meet somewhere half way in between like Hamburg or Paderborn?
We have to make that work! Jurry
I know some great places and watch shops in Hamburg. On the other hand I need to see more of NL. Let us keep in touch about this
Oh dear, thank you for taking us along trough the feelings and the ocean of tastes.
But since you double posted, it proves that it took you to where a good wine should take you...😂😂😂
Have a great weekend!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
LOL - Thank you :-)
I was a was worth the effort ;-) ;-)
A great weekend to you also!!!
Best Christian
A great weekend to you also!!!
Best Christian
Thank you very much:-)
It is an interest that runs in my family and my interest came a bit late but has grown a lot over the past 5- 7 years. My grand father had a wine import business and has always spoiled his family.
Better late than never ! ;-)
We have to take this wine conversation offline and somewhere else I guess. The wines from the 90s are starting to really drink really well. And the ones from the 80s too. Currently quite fixated with Rhône valley, and also Pomerol’s rarer, smaller producers.
Superb post, mon ami. Thanks for sharing I especially agree on the mind you have to have when tasting a vintage wine. Same for vintage cars! [nt]
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Thank you so much, dear friend :-) I appreciate your kind words.
You have to show me your gorgeous P1800 one day.
Hope all is good at your end
Hope all is good at your end