My father bought this bottle of wine for around $20 in Italian lira in 1991 when we were in Italy. He refused to open it saying he was going to save it. He died back in 2022, and I decided to also keep it until there was a really special occasion. I’d say it a little past its prime but seeing that it sells for $1000 hurt and I know he’s going to haunt me 😂. That being said, im letting it open so we shall see. First sip was very light.
by SentientWawaHoagie
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I had one like that the other day. Thought I’d get my first bad one in a while. It was fine. Mine was a Perrin Coudoulet de Beaucastel.
You really can’t understand Tignanello until it gets some age. It’s often so boring in its youth but rewards patience. Lucky you!
May I have a glass also!!??
All I have to say is that I hope one day, after I’m gone, my children (currently 2, 5 and 7) are staring at a bottle of wine I bought, and are saying to themselves “dad wanted to save this”, because I think that thought is awesome! Enjoy!
I’ve pulled some real gnarly corks out of old ports and the wine is usually fantastic.
I have a 2010-2017 full vertical can’t wait to dig in! But I am waiting…..
You did a good thing.
I have a 2021 chilling. Will be a while no before I open it