Ep 136: Birth year, Anniversary, Commemoration Wines

Published: July 24, 2015, 4:37 a.m.

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Saving a wine to enjoy when your kid turns 21 or on your 10th or 20th wedding anniversary is a great idea, but what will last that long? This week we've got a great list of options for you with advice on how to research your best options and storage tips to boot!\\xa0

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1. Vintage Champagne

2. Alsatian Riesling from producers like Zind Humbrecht, Marcel Deiss, or Trimbach. Or\\xa0German Riesling from producers like Donnhoff or\\xa0JJ Pr\\xfcm.

3. The Italians: Barbaresco and Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, or Taurasi from Agliancio

4. White and red Burgundy

5. California Cabernets from specific producers: Ridge, Heitz, Chateau Montelena, Freemark Abbey.

6. Heavier Northern Rh\\xf4nes of Syrah like Cornas or Hermitage or\\xa0Ch\\xe2teauneuf-du-Pape from the specific producers in Southern Rh\\xf4ne.

7. Bordeaux\\xa0from the best producer you can afford

8. High end Rioja

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Sweet Wines (my top picks for long aging)

1.\\xa0Sauternes

2.\\xa0Vintage Port\\xa0

3.\\xa0Tokaji from Hungary

4. Madeira

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Whatever the occasion you're commemorationg there's a wine for you! Congratulations!

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