"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> ...in the back of the closet. Rosemount Estate 1998. I thought all I had
> back there was a few assorted bottles of red.
>
> It should be drinkable, but will have no character left at all. (I wonder
> if it would be better chilled or not at this point.) Might just be good
> for cooking...
>
>
In addition to the underlying quality of the wine this depends greatly on
how the wine was stored. At what temp.? What is the condition of the cork?
Most important, how much ullage is there between the bottom of the cork and
the wine? You might be very pleasantly surprised. Set it upright for a few
days. Decant into a carafe several hours before you imbibe.

Kent