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Aging Of Red Wine

I have some red wines from 2002,2003 and 2005, pinot noir, merlot at room temp. Do you think they are still ok to drink?
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW

I really can't give you an answer without knowing the specific wines which you have. I am guessing they are New World wines since you're using a grape name - California or other - so that suggests that they are likely to be enjoyable right now, particularly if you are storing them at room temperature. More serious, concentrated examples might improve, however. Let me have more exact information, and I'll try to refine my advice.


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Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade as an importer and retailer, and at present he is an educator, speaker and consultant. He set up and managed Millesima USA, a New York merchant affiliated with a leading European company. Previously, he served as senior executive of importers Frederick Wildman & Sons. In recent years, Roger has judged wine competitions in Argentina, Turkey, Portugal, China and the U.S. Roger is one of America's first Masters of Wine.

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