Is there anyone who knows about Wine who could possibly advise me please?

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Over the last couple of years my OH and I have aquired several bottles of white wine, as gifts. My OH doesn't drink wine at all and although I like a little it doesn't agree with me so the bottles never get opened.

I have looked all round the bottles and there are no "use by dates" that I can see anywhere, so what I would like to know is, if they are not opened do they keep well. I was thinking that as my daughter is planning a wedding and our budget is tight then these types of things would help enormously for the reception.

Can anyone advise me please?

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@suzieseaside wrote:

I'm betting that the drink in 6 months one is the Vino Blanco - Vino de mesa (Table Wine). That would have been a cheap one I think, probably <£4.

Most wines, even those better drunk within 18 months to 3 years should be OK for a couple of years, apart from ones like Beaujolais Nouveau which is specifically meant to be drunk straight after bottling.

Maybe instead of chucking it down the sink you could use it in cooking - I always think wine improves a stock but perhaps just taste a smidgen first to make sure it's not disgusting! 

Cava or Prosecco I also think would be nice for a wedding - it's nice to have some sparkly at such occasions.  I have had some this Xmas that tasted pretty good from Asda, and not pricey - about £4.99 I think.  Also one supermarket on TV is currently advertising Martini Prosecco at half price (£5.99 - I think it was Morrisons).  Keep an eye out for offers, and some supermarkets I think still give an extra 10% discount if you buy 6 bottles.

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mr t's often have 25% off if you buy 6 bottlesand then if you get a good half price bottles + 25 % thats a good saving but if you are offering whine wine at wedding  a good red wine is any rioja often at only £4/5 a bottle...