Mark Lipton wrote:
> Roberta wrote:
>
>> I am looking for somewhere that there is perhaps a chart showing
>> vintage/area/best years to drink or something like that.
>
>
> Roberta, you are correct that wines change with time and may taste
> better or worse from year to year. The only universal truth is that all
> wines will eventually taste bad if kept long enough ;-) The problem is
> that each wine is different in how it ages, so generalizations are
> difficult. Even the experts can't always get it right. However, that
> doesn't stop them from generalizing, as you can see he
> http://www.erobertparker.com/info/vintagechart1.asp
>
>
>> Caymus 1995 Cabernet
>
>
> A good wine from a good year. If it's been kept in a cool place (<60°
> F), it should be drinking well now but also keep for a few more years.
> If it's been stored at a higher temperature, open it soon. In any
> event, you should feel free to open it sooner rather than later.
>
> HTH
> Mark Lipton
Thank you - the chart (as well as your opinions) are very helpful. I
appreciate you taking the time to answer my question
Roberta (in VA)