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Any opinions/drinking window for these wines

by Jim Grow » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:11 pm

I recently picked up a 2004 Sterling Reserve Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2005 Noster Inicial Priorat, both deeply discounted. I suppose the Cab. is ready or almost ready, (probably many think it will never be ready ie. pleasurable) but the Priorat may still be a baby. Any help out there?
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Re: Any opinions/drinking window for these wines

by Drew Hall » Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:06 am

Your Noster is a Grenache/Carignan blend that was produced for early drinking, (the producer's website indicates drinking between 09 and 11).
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Re: Any opinions/drinking window for these wines

by JC (NC) » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:20 pm

Cellar Tracker indicates a window of 2008 to 2014 for the Sterling C.S. Reserve. One person who opened a bottle last spring thinks it is at its peak now. I often like California cabs with ten years of age but lack the patience to hold them that long so don't purchase many. I think you could probably open it any time between 2012 and 2014. I have some Larkmead that I am trying to cellar patiently.

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