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Red Wine Collection for Beginners

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Hello,
I'm new to this. I like to start a collection of red wine as a hobby. I heard that some red wines amy be stored for up to 10 years. Do they need to be reserve wine? What are some of the recommendations? I am buying a wine fridge very soon and want to start buying a few bottles now and then. Thanks a lot!
Sean

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Re: Red Wine Collection for Beginners - MRJ 14:10:39 07/29/03 (2)
Hi, I'd recommend starting to try the different wines before you start laying them down for a while. Your tastes will change a lot in the first few years. Plus, you should explore different grape types and different areas. As you find things you like a lot, buy a few to keep for later. Don't buy too many though. ;- ) Also, try wines under $20 at first. There are plenty of good value wines available depending on where you live. If you're in California you'll have too many to choose from. If you're anywhere else, find a store that concentrates on fine wines. Hopefully, they will do tastings. If not, find someone with similar tastes and have them help you navigate things. Last, the wine fridge will only be good if you plan on keeping wine for a year or more. The better the fridge, the longer you can store them in there. Most are only good enough to store wine in for 2-3 years. Better ones like the Marvel wine grotto (50 bottles) are good for 5 or so. A larger one like a vinoteque (sp?) will allow you to cellar for extended periods of time.
Have fun!
Mike
- Re: Red Wine Collection for Beginners - bernieclub 10:15:53 09/19/03 (0)
  Please explain why a small cheap refrigerator will only keep wine a few years, and a large expensive one will keep wine much longer.
  Thanks!
- Re: Red Wine Collection for Beginners - bernieclub 08:20:41 09/19/03 (0)
  I must know...why would a cheap refrigerator store wine for only a few years, and a big expensive one for much longer?
  thanks!

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