eVoMotion Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have been impressed in recent years when people pull out Magnums or bigger at parties. I got to thinking, a Mag is really just like opening two bottles of wine at once as opposed to two individually. We often open many singles in a night, so... I decided to start buying some "large format" bottles for the fun and bling factor. I just bought a half dozen Mags, doubles and triples. YAHOO! Where as some people will buy really expensive bottles ~$100+ and save them, we like to drink more often, so I think large format is the new "black" for me. What are you saving in your cellar for a rainy day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have a bunch like that. One is a 1997 Cos d'estournel that was given to us as a wedding present. That will be opened in 10 years I haven't started buying any magnums yet, but a friend has been doing that a lot lately. Excellent point about it being like 2 bottles...hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Gonna clean this one up. EVo isn't a part of this insanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Such a sly moderator Last edited by heightsgtltd; Today at 05:39 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have a bunch like that. One is a 1997 Cos d'estournel that was given to us as a wedding present. married in 97? Another parallel?? We have one bottle of champagne (actually local Aussie sparkling wine) from our wedding...in `97. Not sure when we will open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Such a sly moderator Last edited by heightsgtltd; Today at 05:39 PM. No unfortunately my Walmart mod powers don't allow me to remove them secretly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 married in 97? Another parallel?? We have one bottle of champagne (actually local Aussie sparkling wine) from our wedding...in `97. Not sure when we will open it. No we are 2005, but my friend knew it was a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Gonna clean this one up. EVo isn't a part of this insanity WOW! and thanks... please save the personal rants for personal email. Eat, drink, be merry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No personal rants here. The oldest bottle of wine I have is from a bout a month ago, cause i drink them too damn fast Are you familiar with this? http://www.wine.woot.com ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yeah woot is pretty cool for that. There is also another site that is escaping my brain right now that is great for buying closeout lots of interesting wines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yeah woot is pretty cool for that. Hey why dont you do a woot wine of the day thread. I would be curious to see opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Never seen wine.woot thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I won a great double-magnum of a Cab a couple of years back that I served at Christmas dinner. Was super yummy, and it was great because there was plenty of wine for everyone at the table. I'll take a picture when I get home. I kept the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 wine.woot does not update everyday, usually only updates when they sell out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Huh, I've never been interested in Magnums. I figure if I like something, I'll buy a few bottles. Is there any advantage to the Magnum bottles other than show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Wine ages a bit differently in larger bottles, but no real advantage other than convenience and consistency vs. 750ml to 750ml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I should think that if you buy two bottles from the same case and store them consistently, the difference is likely to be nil unless you're unfortunate enough to have a bad cork. Though along that same line of reasoning, you double (or triple) your risk (in terms of investment value) of a corked bottle if you buy a Magnum. Wouldn't that be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 You are right, but all things being equal, wines often age better in magnums. My point was assuming wine isn't corked, when you get to a certain vintage, other things can go wrong and make bottles differ from each other (e.g., how stored, reactions inside the bottle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Huh, interesting. I'm a bit surprised that they would really age any better in a larger bottle. At least a bottle of relatively marginal increase in size. I would think it would take a much larger vessel to make a difference. Good to know. I'll have to read up on that more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Best wine for a special occasion in my mind is a good bottle of Boone's Farm, or Wild Irish Rose. Can' beat the price or the taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 champagnes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 champagnes too Boone's Farm makes champagne too? Wow I'm going to have to find some of that nectar of the gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 : penguintrashbageyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 So let me get this strait, I should buy bottle of wine and then put it away someplace cool and dry and just forget about it for a couple of years? How does one go about storing wine long term? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 what you said is about right cool dark, and on it's side so the cork is kept wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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