Can anyone tell me anything about these wines?

Question

Im wanting to know how much they cost me and my husband got them as wedding gifts but neither 1 of them drink wine and we arent just wanting to throw them out.

1st 1 is : Bolla, bardolino 1998

2nd is Columbia Crest Merlot 1989

3 rd is Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Cabernet Savignon 1989

4th is Brindisi Rosato 1993

thanks if anyone has any info

Answer 1

1 their made of p**s 2 u look like ****

Answer 2

None of these wines are very good at this point.  Columbia Crest and Woodbridge are meant for drinking at release and are pretty questionable even then.  Bardolino can be a decent food wine when released, but bottle age will not improve it.  And a 15 year old cheap rose sounds awful.  These can be thrown out without much thought.  I assume these were wedding gifts from some time ago as anyone giving them to you now has a pretty twisted sense of appropriate gifts.

Answer 3

I know the Woodbridge Cab is a good one. Hopefully, your cork isn't dried out ; )

I would assume the merlot is fine too. I don't know about the others. Sorry!

Answer 4

Bolla, bardolino 1998:  Cheap everyday Italian wine, not bad, but nothing special.  Might not have aged well in its 10 years.

Columbia Crest Merlot 1989:  If it is Columbia Crest "Two Vines" it is cheap stuff that probably turned into vinegar by now.  If it is Columbia Crest "Grand Estates", it may have passed its optimal time, but should still be very good.

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Cabernet Savignon 1989:  I think all Robert Mondavi wines are decent, but overated for the most part.  This wine should be OK, maybe a little past its optimal time.

I have no experience with Brindisi Rosato 1993, but generally speaking, 1993 was a bad year for wines from Europe.

Answer 5

Bolla Bardolino 1.50L   - Valued at $16.95 a bottle

Tasting notes: With an aroma that is light and delicately fruity, this dry, full-flavored wine carries a fresh raspberry taste to a pleasant finish.

Food pairing: Enjoy with risotto, pasta with meat sauces, white meats and smoked fish.

Columbia Crest Merlot 750 ml - Valued at $15 per bottle

Just-picked aromas of raspberry and black cherry introduce a plush balance of fruit and oak in the mouth. Berry and subtle cocoa flavors linger on the palate.

Tasting notes: Just-picked aromas of raspberry and black cherry introduce a plush balance of fruit and oak in the mouth. Berry and subtle cocoa flavors linger on the palate.

Robert Mondavi-Woodbridge 750 ml - Valued at $8.00 per bottle (Could run up to $150 if Reserve and not Woodbridge)

Tasting Notes: Rather sharp initially, but mellows considerably if allowed to breath for 20 minutes. A good cabernet to have on hand for unexpected guests or casual entertaining for large groups. Pairs well with heavy hors d'œuvres or tapas with the potential to overpower lighter fish and vegetables.

Brindisi Rosato 750 ml - Valued at $12.00

Tasting Notes: Clean, complex and classy wines made from the traditional grapes of this beautiful region. It is ready to be drunk just a couple of months after the harvest and it is made only in high-grade steel tanks.

Answer 6

I love Bolla,  dry.

Columbia Crest, taste cheap and it is  sweet, fruity

Cab also dry but not as dry as Bolla desent tasting

All three of these are very inexpensive under $15

I am not sure about the Rosato

You could have a little party and serve them to your friends.

Answer 7

Both of the 1989s and the 1993 are probably not drinkable.  If you are in a throwing-out mood, don't feel bad about throwing those out.

1989 CC Merlot probably cost $5 at the time

1989 Mondavi -- about the same, definitely less than $10.

1993 Brindisi -- I am guessing that 'Rosato' is simply a generic term for a rose blended wine, so it won't be too drinkable, either.  Cost??? probably less than $10 but that's just a guess.

The 98 Bolla is probably right on the verge of being undrinkable.  It could be a nice cooking wine, though.  They probably paid $15 for it.  Throw a cup of it in your next batch of marinara spaghetti sauce and pour the rest out.

EDIT: comment.  The Mondavi would have the best chance of keeping for 20 years, but even the Woodbridges don't have the staying power of a big Bordeaux blend.   You could give it away, but tell the people you give it to -- don't get your hopes up.

None of the wines you list are considered 'collector' wines (i.e. ones that are made to be kept for a long period of time).

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