Just threw this into the fridge. Any predictions? 1980 was nobody’s idea of a good vintage. Thoughts?
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the drunken cyclist 
1980, how long ago was that? I can’t count that high, LOL. I would be concerned about how it was stored.
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Always a concern…
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Yeah, it all depends on how it was stored. If any white wines other than Sauternes were able to age, it would be the White Burgundy from Montrachet, but I don’t know if they can sit for thirty years. Enjoy it though! I’m jealous of that you get to try a wine like that.
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It was fun, and the wine was good, but it should have been popped decades ago…
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You are up for a treat. Tell me later on if I was wrong 🙂 Just the shire age of it is awe inspiring.
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When is the last time you were wrong (about wine)?
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yeah, plenty, no worries. My latest attempt to saber the bottle of Russian sparkler end up with the broken glass and cut fingers… I know, I know – I should’ve stayed with an actual Champagne…
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The photo is very cool, if that’s any consolation. Excellent lighting. 🙂
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Thanks!
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The dust is good for +5 points, right? Salud!
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At least 😉
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I would take the chance as well. If there is a long-lived white, this could be it. Either way, you will have a story to relate, as we will all be curious.
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Thanks as always, Monsieur le Raconteur!
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No idea, but I can’t wait to hear! Where did you get it?
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I got it from a guy in Texas who usually has some interesting wines….
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I’m in the same boat as wineandhistory on being able to advise (not). But, its interesting that we all have these bottles in the basement and we just can’t ever decide to open. I have a 1984 Rioja that I think is past it but then why bother? On second thought, I’m opening on the weekend. You have inspired me.
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“You have inspired me”–you made my day Duff! How was the Rioja?
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Seemed a bit flat at first and then viola, counterintuitively, it blossomed. Dirty and spicy. The way I love them. Food was an afterthought as in after the wine was gone, we decided on pizza.
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Can’t wait for the review. Dust was impressive.
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I actually wiped a bit off for the photo #rookiemistake
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No idea, but be certain the next day after drinking is a day off, just in case. 🙂
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Ah, we know how to rally chez le cycliste soûl!
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There’s something to learn even if it’s dead. Wines older than myself worry me though, I can’t image how I taste these days.
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I agree completely–always something to be learned!
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How have had this stored? Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one!
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As far as I know, it has been stored well. It came from a rather large lot of them, so it must have been in the hands of someone who knew what he/she had….
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It should still be good. Someone gave me a case if 80s Napa chards with a couple Aussies in the mix. All were somewhat drinkable with different levels of oxidation. The eat ones – like the Montelena- fell off 5-10 minutes after the bottle opened. So savor right away.
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You know, I couldnt give my opinion until I took a taste! Is the bottle open now?
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Saw this too late! Come over any time!
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Great advice! We certainly did not dawdle!
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How was it? Or R u going to make us wait for a post?
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anxiously awaiting your review!!!
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It’s up now (finally)!
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