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Expert: David Ling - 11/1/2009


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I have a few bottles of Offley Port Baron de Forrester "1975" colheito.  Black Label.
I received 1999 - 2000 and it has been properly stored since that time.  Should I
drink it now, or will it be OK for a while longer?  Any idea of value? I am east coast USA.
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Hi Gerald,

Offley have a better reputation for their Colheitas, or aged Tawnies from a single vintage, than for some other styles so I think you'll enjoy these.

As you have several, I'd open one soon and make my own judgement from what you find but I think you'll probably think they'll be fine for a few years yet before they decline.

I can't give an accurate valuation figure for these as I can't find any US retail prices to guide me. But I think Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) might suggest one somewhere in the $50/100 range if you were to ask them to appraise them as potential auction entries.

Regards,

David
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