[my3beautifulboys]

Hi I have a bottle of angas brut pinot noir - chardonnay, it is unopened. I was wondering if anyone could let me know how long it's (shelf life, do you call it?) is, does it become stale? Thanks

[JuliaD]

Wine (even sparkling) generally lasts quite a while (years).
So even if its been sitting there unopened for a couple of years it will still be fine.

[=R2=]

So glad this wasn't in the Baby Names section.

[my3beautifulboys]

Ok Thanks, It was bought for Dh and i for our wedding anniversary, i think it is 5 or 6 years old, so perhaps that is too long, =R2= ?? Not sure what you meant there

[JuliaD]

Ok Thanks, It was bought for Dh and i for our wedding anniversary, i think it is 5 or 6 years old, so perhaps that is too long, =R2= ?? Not sure what you meant there

The only way to know is open it.
It could be perfectly fine.
If you do - it won't make you sick or anything, it just might taste a bit different. Better than throwing it out something that could be ok!

[lsolaBella]

So glad this wasn't in the Baby Names section.

Me too. Yes open and drink. It may taste different and not to your liking. My dad opened a 10 yo white. He and mum loved it..... Mine went down the sink.

[my3beautifulboys]

I was needing an emergency gift as a Christmas present, but i dont think i'll use that, it might not be ok!

[JustBeige]

So glad this wasn't in the Baby Names section.

That was my first thought when I saw the title. Followed by "Oh god, please dont let someone be so stupid to do that to a child".



OP - also depends on whether its corked or screw top. If corked it can turn if the cork dries out a bit blurgh.

ETA: No, I dont think I would use it as a gift. just in case.

This post has been edited by JustBeige: 17/12/2012, 03:10 PM

[my3beautifulboys]

Sorry about that i choose the wrong title for it. Yes i think it is corked it has the wire on the top then wrapped in gold foil.

[JustBeige]

OK, its probably gone to vinegar then. Usually the sparkling ones do.

Definitely dont use it.