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Expert: Joshua Farrell - 11/5/2009


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My daughter found this bottle deep in a cabinet in her apartment.  What should we do with it, Drink I, Pitch It or is it possibly worth something?  Any suggestions?

The number on the bottle is 4010770

Answer
Dawn,

Even though it was once a very good bottle of Champagne, it's unlikely that it is still good. For a bottle like that to mature properly it would have to have been stored in ideal conditions (52-58 deg. F, 50% or higher relative humidity lying down in the dark). It can't hurt if she wants to try it, but she should expect to be pouring down the drain. Pity.

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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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