Mike Tommasi > wrote in news:7pttejF5p7U1
@mid.individual.net:

> mickel6830 wrote:
>> Is there a web site that tells how long you should hold on the different
>> varieties of wine? For instance Cabernet Sauvignon XX yrs,
>> Cabernet/Shiraz XX yrs, Chenin Blanc XX yrs, Etc
>
> There is no such site, mainly because nobody knows. That's the nice
> thing about wine, you just have to keep guessing till you get it right. :-)
>
> In all seriousness, the grape variety alone is not sufficient
> information to determine longevity. There are too many variables,
> including place of origin, vintage year and most importantly the name of
> the producer, to simply make a chart.

Mike,
Thank you for your reply.

I am just trying to keep better account of the wines i have in my cellar.
So, for instance my Pinot Noir are getting ready to drink, i will drink these
instead of going out a purchasing more. I mainly have California Cabs from
mid 90's to present, California Pinot Noir from 2004 to present, Michigan
reds and whites from 2006 to present.