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| 2 bottles of port | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I'm submitting this question again as I've now attached an image. I've got 2 bottles of Taylor's ...
A: Dave, The difference between Late bottled and Vintage Port, is that the wine of a single year is ...
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| White Horse America's Cup Scotch Whisky | 11/21/2009 |
Q: another question for you. I've got a boxed bottle of White Horse America's Cup Scotch Whisky 1987 ...
A: Dave, With regard to your Americas Cup Whisky, they made a version in Ships Decanter that is much ...
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| when to drink | 11/20/2009 |
Q: i have just treated myself to a bottle of mouton rothschild 1996 and am wondering if i am good to ...
A: George, Mouton 1996,the year was quite a changeable one weatherwise, but the harvest was immense, ...
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| 1962 cristal champagne | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I found a bottle of 1962 cristal champagne in my grandparents basement. It was given to them as a ...
A: Paul, Crystal is fantastic Champagne, if the capsule that covers the cork is in good condition and ...
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| Please could you tell me how much a bottle of Beaumont de Crayeres OR 2000 Serie Limitee is worth | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I was given a bottle of champagne 9 years ago by a friend who has since died. It is a bottle of ...
A: Richard, In answer to your questions, the Champagne although produced for the Millenium, is not ...
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| spirits | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My favorite occasional drink is Scotch, but it's getting too sweet for me. Which liquors are the ...
A: Katherine, What an unusual request, but I think I understand what you mean, have you tried some of ...
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| Prunier cognac | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have recently discovered a bottle of Jas. Prunier & Cie cognac, labeled as 50 years old, Reserve ...
A: Valerie, Prunier were established as Cognac producers in the 1850s, and have produced excellent ...
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| Faustino 1 Gran Reserva | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Faustino 1 1989 which we have kept for a special occasion and now wonder if it is ...
A: Sandra, What a very nice bottle of Rioja, it will drink superbly, as to value I would say in the ...
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| Armagnac *** | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Armagnac that is more than 20 years old. It is in a presentation style bottle ...
A: Chris, With regard to the value of your Armagnac, I think you will be looking at around £20/30, ...
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| Valpolicella | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of 1959 Vintage Bolla Valpolicella produced and bottled in Pedemonte Italy by Casa ...
A: Pete, Many thanks for your enquiry, does it have the word "Amarone" anywhere on the label, this is ...
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| brandy metaxa | 11/17/2009 |
Q: was wondering if you could give me any insight on this bottle of metaxa i have come across i cant ...
A: Dino, The Metaxa company was formed in 1888 in Piraeus in Greece, they won a competition for ...
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| COGNAC Details | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Maison Fondee 1838 Godet Freres Cognac (Product of France) still in a cream ...
A: Ben, Godet are very good producers of Cognac, they produce a wide range of different qualities, ...
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| Zinfandel | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Baines: I have a bottle of Cognac that I received as a gift in the 1980's. It has not been opened ...
A: Marlyne, The GBP and the USA Dollar I think at the moment is 1.3 to the £ sterling. Marlyne, I ...
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| Courvoisier cognac | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Courvoisier cognac which I presume is pre 1952 as it states 'by appointment to HM ...
A: Lynn, You are correct in your assumption of the age of this bottle of Courvoisier Cognac, as far as ...
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| Brandy | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Prince De Chabot Napoleon Brandy. Bottle in excellent condition. On back has serial number 741974 ...
A: Paul, This sounds a very intersting bottle and could be worth quit a bit of money, but to give an ...
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| limited edition staatlicher wine | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have found in my fathers garage a limited edition blue bottle of wine produced by staatlicher ...
A: Sandy, A Staatliche wine from Germany comes from one of the State owned vineyards, whenever there ...
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| Hennessy Cognac | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Baines: I have a bottle of Cognac that I received as a gift in the 1980's. It has not been opened ...
A: Marlyne, Many thanks for your enquiry, I have not yet recieved "your boring holiday pictures" but ...
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| old wine taste and value | 11/11/2009 |
Q: i was just given a bottle of 1967 Muscat Ottonel Murfatlar, i was asking as to its value and ...
A: Anthony, Muskat Ottonel is a grape variety synonymus with Austris, but it has been also used in the ...
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| Hennessey | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Hennessey XO that was given as a gift in 1958. How much is it worth? How do I ...
A: Johnna, Hennessey is one one of the most reputable Cognac houses in France, and if you can ...
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| value of older bottle of wine | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I was moving someone out of an old apt they were in and she gave me a bottle of unopened wine her ...
A: Billy, Both of the bottles are interesting, as to value a great deal depends upon the condition of ...
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| 1950 wine | 11/8/2009 |
Q: have a bottle of wine from 1950,wilhelm streid main und nierstein am main has wadjotum fanz ...
A: Ron, The bottle of wine is a German "Hock", these wines usually have a life of only a few years, ...
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| 1990 Chevalier de Bayard | 11/8/2009 |
Q: From what I've read, no one really as any respect for the wine distibuted by Pieroth. But I am ...
A: JT, The producer Vicomte de Romanet has a wide variety of wines under his name, the Red Grape Wine, ...
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| J & F Martell Cognac Cordon Bleu | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of J & F Martell Cognac Cordon Bleu in it's original blue and white box, with the ...
A: Andrew, This used to be one of my favourites in the 1960s when I was involved in Restaurants. You ...
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| Antonio Nadal Conac | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My father was given a bottle of Cognac, with the above name on it, 50 years ago by a man who owned a ...
A: Maria, I can find no references to Antonio Nadel, but that doesn't surprise me, as all those years ...
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| Spirit info and valuation | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased 7 assorted bottles of spirits from an auction house and would be most ...
A: Dean, The VAT 69 is fairly recent as is the Grand Marnier, and would only achieve at auction in the ...
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| Spirit info and valuation | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased 7 assorted bottles of spirits from an auction house and would be most ...
A: Dean, I have had a look at the photographs, The VAT 69 looks fairly recent as it has a screw cap, ...
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| 2 bottles of red wine 1980 & 1986 | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1980 Chateau Neuf du Pape-Domaine du Pere Caboche and a 1986 Cote de ...
A: Jacqui, The Chateauneuf du Pape, will be fantastic to drink, wine with a very long life, and should ...
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| PLease value my french wines | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me value my wine please. I have one case of 1990 Chateau Segur De ...
A: Sebastian, Two very nice cases, the Chateau L'Enclos is one of my own favourite Pomerol's, and the ...
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| 1989 Abenheimer Goldpfad | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Had this little bottle of wine years ago and liked it so much I kept the bottle, hoping to get more. ...
A: Bonnie, With German wines the label tells us everything, Scheurebe is the grape variety, ...
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| 1962 chianti | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a gun shaped bottle of 1962 Chianti. I was wondering if you could tell me the value ...
A: Krista, Thanks for the additional information, this is a half bottle and has value only for the ...
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| hooper;s rare port | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Hooper's rare port, 5 star reserve. The bottle is slightly oval and is covered in ...
A: Dawn, Thank-you for all the information, Hoopers is no longer an independant Port shipper, what you ...
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| chateau Lamarche | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have 3 150cl bottles of chateau lamarche bordeaux superieur appelation bordeaux superieur ...
A: Bob, Three Magnums of 1995 Bordeaux Superieur, when are you having the party? Bordeaux Superieur ...
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| vintage cognac | 10/28/2009 |
Q: .vintage 1906 imported to london in 1949 bottled from the cask at its natural strength of 46. ...
A: Steven, Charles Edward Montague Stambois was a Russian emigre, who recieved British Nationality in ...
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| Wine 1950 | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of French wine Domaine De Rombeay Rivesaltes 1950 Vin Doux Naturel 16% vol although ...
A: Steve, Vin doux naturel is a very sweet dessert wine from the Rivesaltes region of France, these ...
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| rene lalou champagne vintage 1979 | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I was given this bottle for my wedding but never got round to opening it and is still on a rack . ...
A: Greg, You have avery good bottle of Champagne, and one that has been well worth keeping, and it ...
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| Bollinger Grand Anee 1982 | 10/26/2009 |
Q: A bottle of Bollinger Grand Annee Champagne 1982 was donated to our Wine Auction - I have not found ...
A: Judy, Your description indicates that this is worth at auction, in the region of £80/120, retail ...
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| Dom Perignon - foil | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a few bottles of Dom Perignon from a few different vintages - back to 1966, which I am ...
A: Wayne, Many thanks for your question, I certainly have never come accross anything such as you ...
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| Grand Cru Beaujolais | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have an estate bottled Seggerman Slocum, Alexis Lichine selected bottle of Grand Cru Beaujolais ...
A: Kim, Chiroubles is one of the eight designated villages of the Beaujolais region, and to be able to ...
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| VINTAGE WINE | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Vintage 1926 Grand Commandaria wine. Is it of any value?
A: Sonia, This wine from Cyprus, has a long history from the Knights Templer until the last century, ...
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| Vintage Port | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could furnish me with some info re values, drinkability and the right time to ...
A: Giles, The Warres LBV, needs drinking and should still be fine, the Taylors Quinta de Vargellas, ...
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| Bottles of wine | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have the following bottles (1 of each) of red wine and i am wondering about any value they may ...
A: Julian, The French wines you have are possibly still drinkable, in particular the 1990, but as far ...
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| Castel Del Monte Rose | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have just uncovered a bottle of Castel del Monte Rosato wine in an Italia '90 world cup shaped ...
A: Pete, In answer to your questions, as a collectors item, there are people who collect memerobilia ...
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| Castel Del Monte Rose | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have just uncovered a bottle of Castel del Monte Rosato wine in an Italia '90 world cup shaped ...
A: Pete, Wines produced for occasions such as the World Cup, do have a following amongst admirers of ...
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| Vintage Whiskey and Brandy? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Last one- thanks again for all your help.
A: Hayley, Dimple Haig always has a good following of whisky enthusiasts, but at the moment they tend ...
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| Vintage Whiskey and Brandy? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Another one David!
A: Hayley, Again many thanks for the picture, enjoy it and drink it, if you put it into auction it ...
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| Vintage Whiskey and Brandy? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My Mum has just dug out these bottles . They are all boxed and sealed with the duty free seal, ...
A: Hayley, Thanks for the picture, again we have a similar valuation, of £20/30 maximum, but once ...
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| cruse bordeaux 2001 made in france | 10/22/2009 |
Q: ... moving soon Dana
A: Dana, Bordeaux wine is generally of fairly high quality, and being only from 2001 should still be ...
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| Vintage Whiskey and Brandy? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My Mum has just dug out these bottles . They are all boxed and sealed with the duty free seal, ...
A: Hayley, The VAT 69 has a value of around £30/50, the cognac, I really need to see it and the name ...
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| sell moet | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a magnum of vintage moet & channdon 1982 to sell how much should we be asking and where best ...
A: Jonathan, A Magnum of Moet as you describe, if it is in good condition should achieve at auction ...
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| vermouth | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have two old bottles of vermouth, one is Tribuno sweet and dry vermouth half and half, 18% alcohol ...
A: Dan, I,m afriad on both counts the answer is no, it is most unlikely that they will still be ...
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| Champagne and Wine | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have come upon three bottles of presumably old champagne, these include: An undated Paul Masson ...
A: Dan, The bottles of fizz could possibly be still OK but I would not expect them to be very good, ...
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| Champagne valuation | 10/14/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help me. i have a bottle of champagne i am trying to get a value for. It's a bottle ...
A: Ricky, Bollinger R D 1982, fantastic Champagne, I don't know if you know what the R D stands for , ...
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| re: evaluation of a small collection | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Graciously, may I please ask of you for some assistance in evaluating a small collection and as to ...
A: Judith, Beginning with the Chateauneuf du pape, this is a very good wine from a good producer, I ...
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| Which type of alcohol (in moderation) is healthier-or least harmfull? | 10/13/2009 |
Q: David I realise you are not a doctor, but with your knowledge I was hoping you could offer an ...
A: Barry, My recommendation is to drink everything moderatly, bearing in mind the guidelines that I ...
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| Vintage Dom Perignon | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of--- Vintage 1970 Dom Perignon Moet Chardon--- and I was wondering if you could ...
A: Roland, With regards to your Dom Perignon 1970, a great deal depends upon the condition of the ...
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| Which type of alcohol (in moderation) is healthier-or least harmfull? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: David I realise you are not a doctor, but with your knowledge I was hoping you could offer an ...
A: Barry, Out of all the drinks I would suggest you go for the most naturel, the ones that have the ...
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| champagne and wine | 10/11/2009 |
Q: i have a Brut Dargent, 1988, and a Leme Freres, epernay, 1961, champagne. Are either of these of any ...
A: Alex, With regard to your Champagnes, The 1988 should still be fairly drinkable, and I would ...
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| port | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my daughter has just taken possession of her 18th birthday present from her godfather a sealed case ...
A: Brice, What a very nice Birthday present, Dows 1977 Vintage Port, because of the recession in the ...
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| 1981 Bollinger Royal Wedding | 10/10/2009 |
Q: thanks
A: Lex, Bollinger is one of the best Champagne houses, and any Cuvee produced for a special occasion ...
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| Bollinger grand annee 1989 | 10/8/2009 |
Q: when i worked for brewery we visit bollliger and we were given a bottle of bollinger grand annee ...
A: Sean, Bollinger is one of the best Champagne houses and the 1989 should still be drinkable, as far ...
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| Devonshire Royal Cream Liqueur | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Deluxe Collection Crystal Glasses set of Devonshire Royal Cream Liqueur. It is still in ...
A: Jamie, The Devonshire Royal Cream Liqueur you describe, was first produced in the 70s when the ...
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| bottle of gin | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i was given a bottle of gin from my uncles estate 30 years ago and put it away and forgot about it ...
A: Carol, Spirits do not change at all when bottled, sometimes over several years the colour of Brandy ...
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| value of wine | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have 1 bottle of Pieroth Grand Blue in a blue box.The label says pieroth grand blue 1987 Burg ...
A: Petula, The Pieroth group are/were a direct selling organisation, who came out to your house and put ...
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| bollinger champagne | 9/27/2009 |
Q: we have a bottle of bollinger champagne never opened in the box specially shipped to celebrate the ...
A: Jo Ann, I think in an American Auction House it could possibly achieve a higher price, if you ...
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| bollinger champagne | 9/26/2009 |
Q: we have a bottle of bollinger champagne never opened in the box specially shipped to celebrate the ...
A: Jo Ann, Lovely to hear from you, Bollinger is one of the best Champagnes available, and one ...
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| valuation | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have 2 bottles of Courvoisier Napoleon Old Liqueur Cognac 680ml 70 proof boxed approx 40 years old ...
A: Michael, Thanks for your enquiry, I think you are about right with the 40 year old, as the metric ...
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| 1981 Royal Wedding Champagne | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am inquiring about the value of an unopened bottle of champagne served at the 1981 wedding of ...
A: Suzette, You have a very good bottle of Champagne, not only is Cliquot one of the best, but this ...
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| Moscato | 9/22/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine challenged me to find a wine that she has been looking for for nearly 10 years. ...
A: Brian, This Italian wine made from the Muscato grape variety generally from the North West of ...
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| Drinkability | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 5L 1979 Baronne Philippe de Rothschild that has been with us for about 25 years. The cork ...
A: Sreven, If the level of wine is still good in the bottle, it may still be drinkable, constant ...
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| Bottles of wine - one 50 years old! | 9/20/2009 |
Q: A relative has just given me a few bottles of very old wine that had been tucked away for years in a ...
A: Mel, Beginning with the 1959, this vineyard has been with hgh esteem since the 1940s, I would say ...
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| Moet et Chandon a Epernay, Cuvee Dom Perignon 1969 | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have an unopened bottle of Moet et Chandon a Epernay, Cuvee Dom Perignon 1969. My questions are: ...
A: Maieshia, At auction I would expect a price of not less than UK£250/300 per bottle. It will ...
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| Wine values | 9/19/2009 |
Q: G'day David, wondered if you would cast a litle light with respect to two wines. Both quite ...
A: Laurie, I would have to see the bottle , but from your description it sounds a genuine First Growth ...
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| Jubilee Port wine | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Can you help please ? Please excuse if you already received this but as i went to send it the whole ...
A: Terry, I have done some research on this and need to ask if it is at all possible for you to send ...
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| 1927 warr's port | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have 1 bottle given to me 35 years ago stored on it's side and the bottle remains full it has no ...
A: Mark, The 1927 Warre's Vintage Port has a good value for collectors, it may not be still worth ...
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| Brut | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Last week I discovered an unopened bottle Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut in my wine cooler. I am not ...
A: Surjit, A good quality Champagne has a longer life than most people think, if it has been stored ...
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| lovibond sherry & Pol Albert Champagne | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have been given a bottle of 1948 John Lovibond & son golden sherry. It has Budget april 1948 on ...
A: Julie, Starting with the Champagne, I think that would be well worth trying dependant upon the ...
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| inherited bottle of Mateus | 9/16/2009 |
Q: a sealed bottle, full label attached, 12 fl. oz bottom bottle #'s are 2 top, 371 middle, F bottom. ...
A: Anthony, Is there any possibility that you could forward an email picture of the bottle, with the ...
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| W. A. Mozzart | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My partner found a full bottle in execcent condition of a wine I dont what its worth or even if we ...
A: Donna, You have a bottle of German Sparkling wine, produced to commemorate Wolfgang Amadeus ...
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| 1976 Comtes de Champagne | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a bottle of Comtes de Champagne Taittinger Rose vintage 1976. Does it have any ...
A: Erica, Many thanks for your enquiry, Champagne generally does not have a very long life, 20 years ...
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| monis 1961 vintage sup port 6 set boer war | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Iv'e had the set of six bottles for years still full, no liquid loss and in mint condition. Do i ...
A: Steve, Monis is a highly respected Soth African Port, I feel that they should be still drinkable, ...
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| is it drinkable? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I was given a bottle of 1985 Gran Condal Red Rioja, and I was wondering if it is still drinkable?
A: Elaine, Your bottle of Rioja should definitly be drinkable, all the wines from that region of Spain ...
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| Need your help on the market value of... | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a French Petrus Bourdeaux 1975 and another for 1976. In addition, ...
A: Salvador, I can only value these wines on what I would expect that they would achieve in the UK, if ...
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| old german wine | 9/5/2009 |
Q: in my collection I have nine bottles of German wine dating from 1933 - 37. They are Naturrein ...
A: Robbie, With all German wines the labels tell everything, if you could send me some readable ...
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| Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a mixed case of Bordeaux and the merchant accidentally shipped by ground. The ...
A: Oren, The serial number often refers to the actual bottling, as a container/barrel can contain ...
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| port valuation | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Ferreira port vintage 1963 and a boxed bottle of KWV port 1930 please do they ...
A: Jude, Apologies for not getting back to you last night, but I had problems with my computer it ...
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| Cruse & Fils Freres Chateau Larose | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle early 1900s i would say - chateau larose bottled by cruse fils freres printer f. ...
A: Dan, THe wine is definitly a Red Bordeaux, Chateau Larose, distributed by Cruse & Fils, the Chateau ...
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| Cruse & Fils Freres Chateau Larose | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle early 1900s i would say - chateau larose bottled by cruse fils freres printer f. ...
A: Dan, Thanks for the pictures, the main problem you have is in the level of wine left in the bottle, ...
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| Cruse & Fils Freres Chateau Larose | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle early 1900s i would say - chateau larose bottled by cruse fils freres printer f. ...
A: Dan, That is a hell of an interesting bottle, I will need to do some research, can you tell me what ...
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| 1949 perelada champagne | 9/1/2009 |
Q: i have a small bottle of vintage 1949 perelada champagne made in spain for great britain. please ...
A: Matthew, Many thanks for the picture, does it actually say "Champagne" anywhere on the label, at ...
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| WINE BOTTLE | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE DATED 1949 BADFN MMACZL BOTTOM OF BOTTLE 49 - 07J IS THIS OF ANY VALUE THANKS ...
A: David, Is there any more information on the bottle, and what colour and shape is it, if you could ...
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| Help me Obi-Wine Kenobi | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Just wondering if they are still drinkable and if there is any value to them (Ah yes human greed) ...
A: Jennifer, There is no doubt that they should both be fine to drink, the Las Condes is interesting , ...
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| KWV Port Limited Release 1963 | 8/28/2009 |
Q: What is the value of this port? (wine of origin Boberg) Certified/Superieur No.711007 ANSWER: ...
A: Tobie, I have looked into your Port, and it would seem that it could be worth in the region of ...
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| KWV Port Limited Release 1963 | 8/28/2009 |
Q: What is the value of this port? (wine of origin Boberg) Certified/Superieur No.711007
A: Tobie, KWV South African port has a very good reputation, although not as highly respected as ...
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| please help Mr Baines | 8/27/2009 |
Q: i have bottles of saint ferdinand 1978 cuvee des jures,chateax le viex turc 1974,saint ferdinand ...
A: The whiskeys you mention are intersting, if you have any way of authenticating their date of ...
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| please help Mr Baines | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i have bottles of saint ferdinand 1978 cuvee des jures,chateax le viex turc 1974,saint ferdinand ...
A: Ets St Ferdinand were part of the Pieroth group of companies who specialised in selling wines and ...
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| 1985 Feuerheerd Port | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I just opened a bottle of 1985 Feuerheerd Port but part of the cork fell into the bottle. I sieved ...
A: Surjit, This sometimes happens with Vintage Port, the cork over the years will have become soft, ...
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