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- Bio Teacher - 11-20-2005
Hello, I've been tryiong to come up with gift ideas for a special friend who's into wine, and I thought I might look at wines that last a long time after opening. I know port lasts well for a while, but what others? Do ice wines last once opened?
Othe gift ideas? I've been looking at various sites including this one, but nothing's "grabbed" me yet.
- brappy - 11-20-2005
Ice wines will last approx. 6 months after opened if they're refridgerated.
mark
- winoweenie - 11-21-2005
I'm sorry but I don't think there's any way a wine other than a fortified variety will hold for more than a week after opening Brappy. 6 months??? Surely you jest. WW (Maybe you meant frozen)
[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 11-21-2005).]
- brappy - 11-21-2005
Sorry, you're exactly correct. I was thinking of chambers Tokai I have in the fridge. Fortified yes, not ice wine. Please forgive my faux pas.
mark
- robr - 11-21-2005
Speaking of fortified, I have a Port (20% alcohol) that I have been sipping on, unrefrigerated, for about a month and it tastes just the same as the day I opened it. How long do you think it will last?
- robr - 11-21-2005
Oh, and btw bio teacher, Sherry will also last a very long time. Try a Sandeman Amontillado.
- Bio Teacher - 11-22-2005
Thank you so much for the advice! I never thought of getting a sherry but that's a great idea!
I have another question, but I'll start a new line for it.