We discussed the idea with each other on the way here: we’ll save the various wine bottles we collected on our elopement trip and open them on different anniversaries.

We briefly discussed with the staff at the Pillar Bluff Vineyard how different wines age. Based on her recommendation of which of their wines age better and a little internet research, we determined which wines would be best for which anniversaries. Hopefully we’re doing this right, and they don’t turn to vinegar before we open them.

We’ve labeled and photographed the bottles to keep track of when we plan to consume them:

• Wedding Oak: Bridal Blush (2013) – Now
• Wedding Oak: Viognier (2012) – 1st Anniversary
• Pilot Knob: PK Cuvee (2014) – 3rd Anniversary
• Pillar Bluff: Orange Merlot – “Kitty” (2009) – 5th Anniversary
• Pillar Bluff: Cabernet Sauvignon (2010) – 10th Anniversary