"Graeme" > wrote in message
om...
> I wonder if anyone can answer this question?
>
> I have three bottles of sherry (amontillado and fino) that have been
> stored for some years in the mistaken belief (not mine) that they
> would mature. I'd say that they have been kept for about 5-7 years. I
> can see plenty of fine sediment and oxidization (darkening of the
> fino) when held up to the light.
>
> These bottles have never been opened and the corks seem fine. Would
> they still be drinkable? If so, how should I proceed?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Graeme

They are probably drinkable, as opposed to manzanillas which would not be. I
remeber drinking some 45 yo Seppelts sherry that was waylaid in a winery
corner which was quite nice.

Ron Lel