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Expert: Joshua Farrell - 11/1/2009


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I HAVE AN UNOPENED BOTTLE OF THIS.  DOES IT HAVE ANY VALUE??  IS IT DRINKABLE??

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Chris,

That is very unique bottle. After the repeal of Prohibition the Petri Wine company started making wine again and your bottle was among the first few of those post-Prohibition bottlings. It is not drinkable and would not have value in the usual wine auction market. Whether it has value as a novelty or historic piece would not be my area of expertise.

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Joshua Farrell

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I can answer most any question about wine- types, styles, grape varieties, regions, vintages, proper storage, production, wine and food pairing, wine service, decanting, proper glassware, serving temperatures etc. I can't answer questions about spirits and liquor valuations.

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I have over 20 years of experience. I was a wine buyer and sommelier in NYC for many years including 4 years at Windows on the World which was NY's number one wine restaurant. I created and taught a Wine Appreciation Course at Borough of Manhattan Community College. I have worked for the past 15 years for the Wine Enthusiast Cos. as Editor, Columnist, Wine Storage Consultant and am currently Wine Director and Buyer for their online wine website wineexpress.com

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Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Diversions Magazine

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Windows on the World Wine School- completed all courses from beginning to advanced. Former member of the Sommelier Society of NY. Competed in the Food and Wines of France Sommelier Competition. Traveled to wine regions in Europe including, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Alsace, Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Rioja, and Jerez. Visited wine regions in NY's Finger Lakes, California's Sonoma, Napa and Central Coast and Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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