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What red wine is relatively affordable and will benefit from a few years’ aging?

Posted on 22 February 2009

Robby S asked:

I am turning 21 this November, and while this means I don't have a long history with or knowledge of wine consumption and storage, I have greatly enjoyed the few glasses I've had with family friends and relatives over the past few years. Because I am not a huge partier, I'd like to commemorate my turning 21 by purchasing a bottle of wine (preferably red) on that day, then save it for a few years to finally open on another birthday. I have no specific plan, I just like the idea of buying a bottle of wine on my 21st and drinking it on some future birthday, as soon as the next year or as late as 50.
Being only 20 I obviously don't have the grandest budget for this, but I was hoping someone would have a few bottles or vintages I should look into--or just a particular type of wine that is always likely to improve with moderate aging.
Thanks so much!

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Storing Your Wine - A How To

Posted on 05 September 2008

Wine comes in a variety of flavors and styles, the most is fermented from one type of a grape or another, looking to increase the sugar content to convert the fruity yeasty mass into alcohol. There are as many varieties in color, taste and texture, as there are wineries the world over. Many wineries find their particular region grows grapes with a particular taste. They start adding in other grapes and flavors to the wine, trying to find a wine that will get a world-class designation.

While you may find the purchasing of wine a bit confusing, the storing of wine is really rather quite simple. You want to take a few considerations when it comes to storing your wine as connoisseurs of wine consider that the way it's being stored is as important as how was made. The way you store the wine will designate how it continues to ferment, how it will end up tasting, as well as the alcohol content.

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How To Store Your Wine

Posted on 28 June 2008

So, you love wine, you've bought a few of your favorite bottles and you store them in a wine rack on your counter or on top of your refrigerator. Then one day your friend brings you a bottle and you get another bottle for a gift and you begin to run out of room on your counter. Then you begin thinking...where is the best place to store my wine. Most wine lovers have seen the day that requires graduating from a couple bottles in a rack to coming up with some sort of system to sort, store, and keep wine accessible. The following are some tips for keeping your wine healthy and tasting good long-term.

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Why Getting A Wine Storage Cabinet Is A Must

Posted on 31 May 2008

You have decided to start a wine collection and everyone keeps telling you that you need a storage unit, however you not exactly sure why you need one. A beginner's collection tends to be small and it can probably fit nicely in your pantry. Why spend the extra money on a storage unit? Well if you are serious about collecting, a storage unit is a must have. Even if you are not serious about collecting, if you want your wine to taste its best, you must have a unit to storage.

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