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What is the best 1983 wine vintage that will last 50 years or more?

I have always thought it a fun idea to buy a bottle of wine for my 30th, 40th and 50th birthday that was as old as I am. Hence, I was wondering if there were any projections for a decent wine that will last from my birth year in 1983 to the year 2033 or longer.

Hi there – I’m in agreement with all the previous answers, but just wanted to give you a little more information about port.

Fortunately for you, 1983 WAS a declared vintage year (not all years are), but only for about half the manufacturers (the other half declared 1982). Apparently those that declared the 83s came out way ahead of those declaring the 82s which are already past their prime.

So 1983 was a decent, but not spectacular year, so I don’t know that you’ll get 50 years out of the wine. I was just picking through a port reference book I have and it has the 1983 Vintage Gould-Campbell, Warre’s and Graham’s listed as wine for long term. Those are about the only 83s they comment on that will give you any age at all.

Sauternes is another wine to consider. It often comes in 1/2 bottles and I’ve seen some that say they will last for 100 years!

Here’s a link to a page with more links of vintage charts to help you out. Unfortunately, they don’t all seem to go back to 83, but some do. http://www.chiff.com/wine/vintages.htm

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