A Drinking Timeline

Optimal drinking times for our wines are very subjective. We like to think that our wines are ready to drink upon release, but that they will also evolve and mature for many years if properly stored. As guidelines for our customers who wish to plan their cellars, here are our best suggestions of when our different releases will be at their peak.

As a general statement, within a vintage we suggest drinking in this order: Willamette Valley, Stoller, Estate, Shea, Reserve, Family Club Blends, Claudia's Choice and Marcile Lorraine.

1994 Best to drink through 2015

1995 Best to drink now

1996 Best to drink now

1997 Best to drink now

1998 Best to drink through 2010

1999 Best to drink through 2012

2000 Best to drink through 2011

2001 Best to drink through 2011

2002 Best to drink through 2012

2003 Best to drink through 2014

2004 Best to drink through 2013

2005 Best to drink 2009-2015

2006 Best to drink 2009-2012