I am new to the message boards so hello everybody. I just started drinking wine about 3-4 years ago thanks to my now fiance. I am only 25 years old. She has gotten me hooked. After a few years of tasting quite a few different wines I have decided to build a collection. I also just recently bought a 52 bottle wine refrigerator. Also be aware I am pretty much a Cab guy.

My question is how is my collection taking shape and when is the right time to open some of these wines? The 2001 Mondavi's were part of a case I have been enjoying over the past year.

Also are there any that could last 20+ years in my collection?

Here is what I have so far:
5 x 2001 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2000 Robert Mondavi Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 1997 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 1999 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2 x 2002 Matanza's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2002 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 1998 MossWood Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2002 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 1998 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1 x 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1 x 2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia
3 x 2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1 x 2001 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2002 Cakebread Cellars Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Any help is appreciated.

Steve....welcome aboard. You'll get much better response to your post over on Wine Conversations. Copy and paste this text over there.

PH

Oh...Thank you PH. I am sorry about posting in the wrong area.

Just curious about your Matanzas? What do you think about that wine? I have been a member there for years. In fact I had a 2002 Cab last night. For the record that 2002 Cab will peak in about a year and a half but it tastes awesome right now.

Nice collection.. Im new here too and my collection is much smaller haha. Love those '01 cabs though.

Nice collection. You are definitly a Cabbie.
Some others you might want to get.

Caymus Special Selection 90,91,95,00
Lewis Cab Sauv 02,03
Etude 01,02
Jordan 00,02

All great! Have you gotten into French Bordeaux' since they are a Cab blend? I think you would also like some of the Italian Tuscans.

Purple Smiles!
cabsandzins