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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| value of 'millenium bollinger' | 2/8/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again I just wondered if the bottle of 'millenium bollinger' would be worth ... A: You seem to have missed my answer to your previous follow-up so here it is again: It would be a ... | ||
| When can I drink | 2/8/2012 | Paul Wagner |
| Q: I have a 2002 domaine de la terriere Beaujolais and a 2000 vin as de gain Rioja Both were kept in ... A: These wines were really made to drink when they were young And fruity--and that point has come and ... | ||
| value of wine and consumability | 2/7/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine from 1975. It is a Chianti Red Wine, Dante, and it comes in a tall, almost ... A: Jose, The Italians from the region of Tuscany have been producing bottles of the style of yours for ... | ||
| sediment? | 2/6/2012 | Jessica Fialkovich |
| Q: Several times, as I finished a bottle of red wine, there was a tiny bit of purple sediment at the ... A: Sediment is not something to cause concern in a bottle of wine, but rather often times an indication ... | ||
| sediment? | 2/6/2012 | Joshua Farrell |
| Q: Several times, as I finished a bottle of red wine, there was a tiny bit of purple sediment at the ... A: Robert, Absolutely not. Sediment is a natural by-product of winemaking. Usually it occurs in older ... | ||
| sediment? | 2/6/2012 | Paul Wagner |
| Q: Several times, as I finished a bottle of red wine, there was a purple sediment at the bottom of the ... A: No worries at all. The sediment in wine is simply naturally ocurring material from the skins and ... | ||
| port 1980 | 2/6/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have a wooden boxed bottle of port which I wandered if you could roughly value and give me advice ... A: This is from a good but not outstanding vintage, from a producer just below the top rank and is now ... | ||
| millenium bollinger | 2/6/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: i was given this as a gift for the millenium and wondered if you could tell me anything about it - ... A: It would be a criminal offence to offer a known fake for sale so this would only have any value if ... | ||
| millenium bollinger | 2/6/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: i was given this as a gift for the millenium and wondered if you could tell me anything about it - ... A: I think you are right to have doubts about this as there was a major scam in which bottles of Perry ... | ||
| value of bottle | 2/6/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I have an 1984 bottle of red wine and was wondering what the value of bottle would be? Name is wolf ... A: Al, Wolf Blass has been at the forefront of large Australian wine production since the end of the ... | ||
| Is this drinkable or valuable? | 2/4/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: My Dad has just found a 1979 bottle of Julien Damoy Chateauneuf du Pape and a half bottle of 1961 ... A: Lainey, Chateauneuf du Pape is a very robust long-lived wine, and if it has been stored well then ... | ||
| Mumm Rene Lalou | 2/3/2012 | Jessica Fialkovich |
| Q: I have a bottle of Rene Lalou Champagne from 1961 and would like to know the value and am interested ... A: The Mumm Rene Lalou Champagne is currently selling between $75 and $350 for vintages between 1973 ... | ||
| Cognac Camus Silver Baccarat Value | 2/3/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I am writing to see if you can help me value a bottle of "Cognac Camus" in a Silver Baccarat ... A: Kevin, In the United Kingdom where I live I would estimate for auction at about $500/800 USD. I ... | ||
| 1943 Krug Private Cuvee bottle. | 2/3/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I am searching the internet in an attempt to learn more about a magnum sized bottle, sadly empty ... A: Gary, There are bottle collectors who would be intersted in your bottle, if it had been full then ... | ||
| info about champagne | 2/3/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have read your text about paul masson california champagne it was interesting ,infact, personally ... A: except to comment that the condition of the foil looks some way from pristine and might concern any ... | ||
| info about champagne | 2/3/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have read your text about paul masson california champagne it was interesting ,infact, personally ... A: Sorry but you have a very old bottle of Californian Sparkling Wine from a large producer of wines ... | ||
| wine | 2/2/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: found a bottle of Grand Cru chateau ferriere margaux dated 1975 in my dad's cellar is this worth ... A: Sarah, If the bottle has a good level of wine, and the label is in good condition, the it should ... | ||
| Champagne Valuation | 2/1/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I have recently been given a bottle of Charles Heidsieck Extra Sec Royal Jubilee Cuvee from 1970? Is ... A: Joanna, As to drinkability, the fizz has probably gone by now, but it will still have a flavour of ... | ||
| rare cognac and scotch | 1/30/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: i have a bottle of louis the 13 black pearl 750ml and abottle of macallan 50 year old scotch and a ... A: Doc, What you have are four of the best bottles of spirits avaiable, in UK Pounds Sterling, the ... | ||
| port information/valuation | 1/30/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have recently been asked to find out about a bottle of port by a neighbour and wondered if you ... A: Is there any chance of you coming back with a photo as I'm rather confused why a 'Victorian Old ... | ||
| Champagne value? | 1/30/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: My father in law has a bottle of champagne that his parents bought when he was born (but never ... A: Debbie, Older bottles of Champagne have a value at auction if they are full, and if the labels and ... | ||
| 1981 5 liter Philippe Rothschild | 1/29/2012 | Jessica Fialkovich |
| Q: I have a l981 Bordeaux (5 liter) which has been in my cellar for thirty years in the original ... A: The Mouton-Cadet label from Baron Philippe Rothschild is the most modest priced Bordeaux wine in the ... | ||
| 1981 5 Liter Philippe Rothschild Bordeaux | 1/29/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have a l981 five liter bottle in the original wooden crate which has been in my cellar for thirty ... A: I'm sorry but it's difficult to see how you'd be able to sell this as I can't think why anyone would ... | ||
| Champagne valuation | 1/27/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: not sure if it is worth anything but I have got a bottle of J.Chayoux champagne dated 1959. It is a ... A: This is from a reputable 'Negociant Manipulant', I.E. a Champagne house that sources the majority of ... | ||
| about a calvet 1986 wine | 1/26/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: i would like to know the price of a GRAND VIN 1986 DE BORDEAUX" CALVET RESERVE bottle, and if it is ... A: This is, or was, a good example of a negociant blend but I'd walk away from this offer as it is now ... | ||
| Port | 1/25/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: David, I have a bottle of 1944 Porto House Reserve 1944 port bottled in 1972. Labels are pristine. ... A: This is a Colheita or aged Tawny from the '44 vintage that had extended aging in wood before ... | ||
| 100 th anniversary of cinema wine | 1/21/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I have been given a bottle of coteaux d aix en provence wine commerating the 100th anniversary of ... A: Desmond, Wine producers all over the world make special wines for very special occasions, sadly the ... | ||
| sale of wine | 1/21/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: i have two bottles of porto colheita 1912 envelhecido em casco niepoort & ca la in excellant ... A: These are rare and from a famous maker and vintage so they should attract considerable collector ... | ||
| local wine - healthier? | 1/20/2012 | Jessica Fialkovich |
| Q: I live in the Niagara area of Western NY State. We have a cottage industry here of local winemakers ... A: Typically any quality wine is composed on simple ingredients: water, alcohol/sugar, and grapes. It ... | ||
| Military rifle wine bottle | 1/17/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I would like more info., if possble, on where to purchase that bottle of wine w/the dark green glass ... A: Joyce, Occasionally they come up at auction, but not very often, perhaps a troll via ebay or ... | ||
| 1976 Champagne Tattinger | 1/17/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I would like to know if the above has a value. Comtes de Champagne, Taittinger, Blanc de Blancs ... A: This isn't from a great vintage but Comtes de Champagne is a top Champagne that always attracts ... | ||
| Remy Martin, Grande Champagne, Louis III, Very Old | 1/17/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: I have a boxed unopened bottle of "Remy Martin, Grande Champagne, Louis III, Very Old" that was ... A: Stuart, What you have is a bottle of Remy in a Bacaarat Crystal decanter, I suspect the age is fron ... | ||
| Krug & Co Reims antique cap? | 1/17/2012 | David Baines |
| Q: It is made from lead A: Mark, It is the cap that holds the wire that holds the cork in place from a fairly early bottle of ... | ||
| Italia Marchio Nazionale Wine 1964 | 1/17/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine, still sealed. The bottle is porcelain (I think) and is a child sitting on ... A: Fancy bottles such as you describe are commonplace tourist souvenirs in Italy but I'm afraid they ... | ||
| cognac | 1/16/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: My location is Idaho,USA I acquired a bottle of Remy Martin Luis XIII Grande Champagne (rarest ... A: I'm sorry but I have no information about R-M's various bottling styles so I suggest you ask them ... | ||
| 1979 Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe Pauillac | 1/16/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I was wondering if this is worth keeping and or if this is still drinkable. Or should I give it ... A: Mouton-Baronne-Philippe, or Armaillhac as it's been known since 1989, didn't have any great ... | ||
| Wentworth port wine | 1/16/2012 | Paul Wagner |
| Q: I have a 250 ml bottle of Orlando Wentworth port wine obtained in Australia about 15-20 years ago, ... A: Australian dessert wines can be delicious. I doubt that it would have much value on the auction ... | ||
| Australian Navy Collector Ports | 1/16/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have a diverse range of unopened Navy collector ports, some of which are 30 years or more old. Due ... A: Isle of Wine in Tasmania (http://www.isleofwine.com.au) specialise in collectable Australian ports ... | ||
| scotch whisky | 1/16/2012 | David Ling |
| Q: I have 2 750 ml bottles of Chivas Royal Salute 21 I was given by my mother in-law who bought them 45 ... A: These are premium bottlings of a popular de luxe brand that retails for around $160 per so you might ... | ||
| royal salute scotch whisky | 1/16/2012 | Paul Wagner |
| Q: I have 2 750 ml bottles of Chivas Royal Salute 21 I was given by my mother in-law who bought them 45 ... A: This is pretty good stuff, and current bottlings sell for over $100 a bottle. But distilled spirits ... | ||
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David Ling
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I have 40 year`s experience tasting, collecting and enjoying wines as an amateur enthusiast. Bordeaux and Port are my particular loves and I regularly buy and sell at auction. I have a good library and frequently participate in on-line discussions. I can only help with valuations, buying or selling if you tell me where you live as there are many variations around the world.
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I would not feel confident answering questions on German wines or those of the USA, South Africa or Australia. But please check my prestige rating and browse "Browse Past Answers" at the top of this page to see if I'm the one you want to help on everything else! (PLEASE don't forget to tell me where you are if you want my estimation of value or help buying or selling!)
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