New member with a question

[SarahPryor]

Hello all! I am new to this forum and I know virtually nothing about wine. I would love to know more, but I've got a long way to go. My question at the moment is pretty general. My husband and I got married in 2011, and we would like a bottle of wine produced in that year that we can drink on our 25th wedding anniversary. We both prefer sweeter red wines. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Wade E]

Sweeter as in Ports? A Port wine is about the only sweet wine that will probably last that long.

 

[Rocky]

Sarah, that is a great idea. The problem you will have is A. finding a wine that will last that long and B. keeping it stored that long. I assume you are talking about a store bought wine, so here are some general guidelines: Reds generally last longer than whites, wine should be keep in a cool (55 degrees F is ideal), moist enough (75% RH is ideal), dark place that does not suffer any vibrations. A great wine that cellars well and lasts a long time is Barolo. I would go to a reputable wine store and find a good Barolo (they are not cheap). Now, another problem is you will not find a good 2011 Barolo until about 2014 or 2015, so you have some time to search and to save up $50 to $100.

Best of luck on your project and welcome to the forum.

ADDED NOTE: Sorry, I did not see your requirement for a "sweeter" wine. Barolo is not sweet, but by then your tastes may change.

 

[SarahPryor]

Wow Rocky, that's great advice! I will start asking around and see if I can make a good enough contact that someone will get in touch with me when they have something. Do you know where in country is the best place to locate a good wine? I live in Washington now, but we travel a lot.

Thank you very much, I am excited to start my search!

 

[Wade E]

A Barolo is not a sweet or even semi swet wine though, very dry. I don't thin k your going to find anything but Ports that are sweet and that will last that long, maybe a sherry.

 

[Rocky]

Not knowing where in Washington you are, I would try for the large cities. I am sure that Seattle would have a good wine dealer or two. If you are traveling, New York, Chicago, LA and San Fran would be good choices. There are some really good on line sources. Try www.winespectator.com.

 

[Deezil]

Woodenville (north of Downtown Seattle) is the "Mecca" for commercial wineries here in Washington State. 50+ wineries & tasting rooms.

Several other cities around the state have wine bars that you can order through, if you find a bottle you're looking for - say on Wine Spectator.. I know theres a wine bar here in Federal Way, but i haven't stopped in there yet.

 

[SarahPryor]

I'm in Vancouver, but I have to go up to Seattle this coming week so I'll check it out. This is all really good information, I really appreciate it!