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- Don1 - 08-10-1999
I have a bottle of Braren Pauli Merlot, 1991 Alexander Valley(Northern California). I've heard this should've been consumed within 5-7 years of its vintage. Is this bottle still good. It's been stored in optimal conditions.
Thanks for any help,
Don
- Jerry D Mead - 08-10-1999
I'm guessing your Merlot is drinking just fine about now, given proper storage, though I wouldn't hold it much longer.
In the most general terms, we tend to think of Cabernets as ten year wines...Merlots as five year wines.
JDM