"Open that bottle night" (wine)

[woodstock]

Since we already have a recipe thread I thought this would go over well too. The WSJ weekly wine duo is retiring. They championed an annual night where all and sundry were to have dinner and open that special bottle. Don't save it for the special occasion that may never come, drink it now. Good advice.


http://dmwineline.typepad.com/wineline/2009/12/the-wall-street-journal-duo-give-a-final-cheers.html

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123336416399535473.html

 

[DawnW]

Good reminder, thanks for posting! I bought myself a nice Chateauneuf de Pape on a roadtrip last year and stashed it away for a rainy day. Time to get it out!

I also have a 2000 Premier Cru Chablis I bought in 2002, always meaning to break it out - anybody have any idea whether it's still drinkable? It's been properly stored but I don't know how long a Chablis should be stored. It wasn't terribly expensive - about $30 in 2002 I think - but I always wonder if I should drink it or save it. It has some sentimental value because it's tied to a family event. I could look it up but that would require me to peel myself away from the flying forums.

 

[Henning]

Good reminder, thanks for posting! I bought myself a nice Chateauneuf de Pape on a roadtrip last year and stashed it away for a rainy day. Time to get it out!

I also have a 2000 Premier Cru Chablis I bought in 2002, always meaning to break it out - anybody have any idea whether it's still drinkable? It's been properly stored but I don't know how long a Chablis should be stored. It wasn't terribly expensive - about $30 in 2002 I think - but I always wonder if I should drink it or save it. It has some sentimental value because it's tied to a family event. I could look it up but that would require me to peel myself away from the flying forums.

I'd be willing to come by and test it for you....