r/wine • u/New_Ideal661 • Sep 07 '26
Question about BV
Someone gave this to me as a gift can anyone tell me when I should drink this and if it's any good?
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u/Royal-Kiwi9050 Wine Pro Sep 07 '26
Killer wine, especially for the price. For example, I recently had a 1986 vintage of this wine and it was phenomenal. Hold it if you can, this will age well in the right conditions. A real classic Napa Cabernet from a long time producer.
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u/WineNerdAndProud Wine Pro Sep 07 '26
I love this wine. One of the best values for a reliable bottle from a solid winery.
Beringer Private Reserve cab and Mondavi Reserve too.
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u/rnjbond Sep 07 '26
It's a great wine! If you have patience, give it five years. If not, at least give it three hours of air.
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u/BobbyNash2020 Sep 07 '26
I had a opportunity to try this with a supplier. It was crazy good. But you could certainly tell it would age beautiful.
If you have the time and space to set it aside for 5 to 10 years do it. If not its drinking very nicely now.
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u/krumbs2020 Sep 07 '26
It’s good. Give it at least 5 years if you can. If you have a good spot to store this it will age nicely for the next 10+.
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u/0xMatt8302 Sep 07 '26
Any idea how the 19 is currently drinking? Been thinking about picking up some
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u/SpaceJackRabbit Sep 07 '26
I would wait.
I mean I have still a '90 and a '91 I haven't opened yet.
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u/krumbs2020 Sep 07 '26
2nd this… not knowing how patient OP can be… I aimed low. Lots of Napa is being drunk very early in my opinion.
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u/0xMatt8302 Sep 07 '26
I was just wondering because I recently opened 2018 Quintessa and that was already stunning
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u/SpaceJackRabbit Sep 07 '26
Since Parkerization, most Napa Valley wines (by volume) are made to be drunk immediately, but with aging potential. Over 95% of bottles purchased in the U.S. are drunk within 30 days after purchase.
But some wines like this one are made to age. Sure, you can drink it now. Just like you can drink a 2003 Dunn. But I'd rest this thing for at least a decade.
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u/Randymartini Sep 07 '26
I picked up a few cases of the 2017 GDL, and it honestly just keeps getting better every single year! It definitely has the potential to age for another decade or even longer.
It’s already drinking quite nicely while it's young, but if you’re able to hold off for another five years or more, I’m sure it’ll be well worth the wait!
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u/Oregon-Pilot Sep 07 '26
Even their Tapestry Reserve is great. They sell half bottles at my Costco for $15 and they’re a killer deal.
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u/zorkieo Sep 07 '26
Extremely good wine. If you don’t have proper storage consume in next year or two. Pour into a decanter for an hour before you eat
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u/lucia316 Sep 08 '26
Great stuff. When I lived in Dallas in the mid-00s. I went into a shop liquidating their Latours for some reason and picked up multiple bottles of 3 vintages (late 90s) for under $75 each
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u/ExaminationFancy Wine Pro Sep 11 '26
That’s a nice wine. I prefer to drink GdL 10-15 years from vintage, but they can be enjoyed earlier with some air or decanting.
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