Any thoughts out there about several bottles of red, whites, or ports being bought as momentos from these years(my kids birth years). Also, where? Thanks, Jim

Whoever was born in 1990 will give you the easiest job! France (Bordeaux and Burgundy & Rhone), Italy (Piedmont and Tuscany) had spectacular years. Buy judiciously and make sure the wines have been well stored. Vintage Champagne might make another expensive option for 1990.

1992 - a tough year all over? Perhaps a good Californian Cabernet? Port for sure.

1993 - OK years for Brunello and Barolo, but not specacular. Perhaps Burgundy?

I'm sure many others will have some good ideas for you. Happy hunting, and welcome!

PH

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What price ranges and when do you want to drink them?

If you're going to drink these with your kids as they go through their mid and later teenage years, and you want to spend a tremendous amount of money, 1992 Dalla Valle 'Maya' is one of the best wines I've ever tasted. But price range and agability requirements are really necessary here to help guide you.

Generally- All over the world, including Rieslings for 1990. Cal Cab & Port for 1992. 1993 Some Italians & Red Burgundy(maybe Cal Cab, lighter vintage; may not last long enough). No other whites. Buy magnums. Check Wine-Searcher.com by vintage.

The 1990s are great, but they gonna cost you...

1990 was also very good in Australia.

1993 was a good year for Tokaj. I've got some great 1993 Disznoko 5 puttonyos. I believe Tokaj ages well, though I've never tried anything 20+ years old. You might want to page tsunami - he's the expert. The problem with Tokaj is that they are hardly ever available in bottles larger than 500ml.

I think you could say that Tokaji Aszu ages well without fear of retribution. A six puttonyos wine will age as long as your children and an Essencia longer. There's nowt wrong with 500ml bottles, buy cases of them, but do ask Tsunami for the right ones to buy.

1993 was a very good year for Red Burgundy.

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Originally posted by elmo:
1993 was a very good year for Red Burgundy.

but not long lived, in my experience

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Originally posted by Whiner15:

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Originally posted by elmo:
1993 was a very good year for Red Burgundy.

but not long lived, in my experience

I think many of them are still not ready.

I have also read that many top 1993's are not ready.

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Originally posted by Dave Tong:
1990 was also very good in Australia.

The 1990 Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace are acknowledged classics that will easily last the distance. Penfolds also released special bin wines , 90A and 920, from the same vintage. These are reds that are generally considered to be as good as Grange, but because they don't have the same collector appeal as Grange you can get them for cheaper, but supply is always short - the 90A is considered the better of the two.

Wendouree is a small scale Australian producer that produces very good wines that live forever and 1990 is good year for them too. they will probably be very hard to find.

Tahbilk 1860s vines shiraz is another live forever Oz shiraz, but vintage variation means that I'd only recomment the 1990. With the other wines mentioned the 92s and 93s will still be very good, but not majestic.

Some other 20+ year Australian wines include:
Penfolds Bin 707, St Henri
Moss Wood Cab-Sav (avoid 93)
Cullen Cab-Sav (avoid 93)
Jasper Hill Emilys Paddock and Georgias Paddock
Jim Barry The Armargh
Yarra Yering Dry Red #2.
Wolf Blass Black Label (1990 only recommended)

As for whites, I'll put a general recommendation in for Riesling. I'll let the people who know about German and Austrians make their recommendations. From Australia the Leo Buring Leonay and Grosset Watervale rieslings would be the best bet to go 20+ years. 1990 was a great vintage, 92 decent, 93 was a bit scary.

Hunter Valley Semillon is another very long lived dry white from Australia. Tyrells Vat 1 and McWilliams Lovedale and Elizabeth beng good examples. The years you want all fit into the good but not great category.

Jim -

92' Ridge Monte Bello... should be able to find for $110-150, anything over this range pass... this wine will easily last another 5 years for that child's 21st

thanks, you guys calling my name

tokaji

1993:

uri borok aszuessenzia !!! (the best of this wintage)

disznokö 5p , 6p , aszuessenzia !! essenzia (a bit pricey

szepy istvan 6p, aszuessenzia from danzska szölö hegi !!!, danzska!!, kiraly!, nyulos! (very rare)



if you ever find danzska szölö hegi, and uri borok AE....

CALL ME IMMEDIETLY

I think '92 will be the problem worldwide. I can't think of an entire region that performed perfectly.

For 1992, I'll suggest you consider California Napa Cabs: 1992 Beringer Reserve Cab or 1992 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab. The Dunn should be good till your kids 21st birthday if always properly properly stored, but that Beringer Reserve might be pushing it.

I've tasted the 92 Monte Bello and it's got a good future ahead of it.
But overall I'd agree with PurpleHaze - port for sure.

Hmm. 90 Sauternes, 92 Port, 93 Tokaj - if they have a sweet tooth they'll have a great party in a few years time!

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Originally posted by Roel van Gestel:
I think '92 will be the problem worldwide. I can't think of an entire region that performed perfectly.

1992 taylor VP

and 1992 clos st. hune form mag

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Originally posted by Roel van Gestel:
I think '92 will be the problem worldwide. I can't think of an entire region that performed perfectly.

1992 taylor VP

OK!

And I agree with Dave, make it sweet!