Advicing on wine, 1992 vintage.

Mike,

You don't state where you reside, but if in the US, and in a state that allows shipping of wine, you might want to try K&L Wines in SF and Redwood City, CA, at

They have a nice stock of older wines and can probably help you. If you are going with a 1992 for August, I'd urge you to get it as soon as possible, so it can have some time to relax after the shipping. Don't have a German Riesling vintage chart handy, but that might be the only white that will still live up to its potential. Otherwise, you are looking at a red wine. For the budget, you are probably also looking at a CA/US red wine too. These (as with most older reds, especially in the Cabernet family) will need to be decanted, or at least poured very carefully, as they will have thrown sediment.

Hunt

PS Happy Anniversary

I'd like to pick up some wine from the year we got together (1992)

Mike, You're going to have to tell us where you live for us to be able to help you (not all places even allow Internet wine sales). Beyond that, it will be enough to find a '92 for you; getting a wine bottled/harvested in August is asking too much, IMO. Here are some general thoughts:

1. Assuming that you're in the USA, California had a very decent vintage in 1992 and many good wines were made that year.
2. 12 years later, not all wines are still in good shape. In fact, most aren't.
3. The most likely choice for a CA varietal to still be good now is Cabernet Sauvignon. It is also the most expensive, though. :(
4. A cursory examination of what's available shows that K&L Wine Merhcants
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   is selling '92 Cabernets from Mount Veeder and Silverado, both of which should be decent wines (just barely) within your price range. Your ability to buy from K&L, however, is subject to the vagaries of interstate shipping regulations.

HTH Mark Lipton

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This is exactly the sort of thing I wouldn't know about. We reside in Oregon (which is usually a pretty carefree state, so hopefully this won't be an issue.)

Thanks very much for this information. Reading over the two choices, the Silverado would end up being my pick, as the former says in its description to enjoy it best within about 5-7 years (as of 1996) and the Silverado actually says it's best enjoyed after 1998, so I'm guessing it ages better or such.

Again, I appreciate the responses from the group. :)

Mike

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Hi Considering what you write about being little acquainted with wine I'd suggest something sweet as that might be more agreeable. If you are going to sip one together a German "Auslese" type of wine might fit the bill. It is sweet, low-alcoholic (about 8%) and well balanced with acidity so as not get cloying. Prices in the US would be about your range for a 1992. That was a difficult year, however, so you'll need advice from a reliable merchant as to what bottle to choose. hth Anders

Anders,

Thanks for that info. A Riesling was my first choice, but I didn't have any references handy regarding '92. Also, some might not find a Riesling with a little age, quite their cup of tea. I, OTOH, have some very nice ones from the '70s still in great shape, ready to be savoured.

Also, '92 was declared a vintage year by some Port houses, though I wonder about the price of even a minor year. A quick look at Fonseca had it for ~US$

80, while Taylor was ~US$150.

Hunt

Mike,

Wineaccess.com lists a 1992 Cockburn Vintage Port Quinta do Canias (Single Quinta) for US$44.96, but did not state whether it was a 0.375, or 0.75 ltr bottle. A vintage Port, whether Single Quinta, or blended will certainly last for many decades with proper storage. This might be another avenue to pursue, and, as Anders points out, one new to wine, might find something on the sweet side more appealing. This type of wine would be a great end to an anniversary meal.

Hunt

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Yes, of course, an excellent choice. However, that is 18% alcohol... So a glass will suffice :-) A half bottle of Graham's Malvedos vintage 1992 would be about 25 to 30 USD I believe. Note: Once opened this sort of port will keep a few days - not more. If you buy a German sweet wine, drink up (well, by the next day at the most :-). (And Hunt is right that these Germans *may* take on a hint of petrol with age, possibly somewhat offputting to some) Anders

If you are not big into wine, for a red, consider a Pinot Noir. Since we now know you reside in Oregon, the Oregon Pinots can be wonderful, and well within your budget.

Find a wine from a vineyard that was planted in 1992. Should be making very fine wine in 02 that is within your budget. Call Shea Vineyards and ask which blocks were planted in 92. They started in

2. >First off, I'll throw it out there, I'm no wine connoiseur. I drank some in

Interesting concept, and yes, a Pinot might well fit the palette (as well as the stated budget) better than a twelve yo CA Cab.

Hunt