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| Subject | Date Asked |
| value of wine and consumability | 2/7/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| value of bottle | 2/6/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cognac Camus Silver Baccarat Value | 2/3/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| wine | 2/2/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Champagne value? | 1/30/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| 100 th anniversary of cinema wine | 1/21/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Military rifle wine bottle | 1/17/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Remy Martin, Grande Champagne, Louis III, Very Old | 1/17/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| old royal salute scotch whisky | 1/16/2012 |
| 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: Matt, If you wanted to buy one similar today, the retail price would be about £100. Pounds ... | |
| A. Staub & Co Cognac | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a bottle of A. Staub Cognac, 80proof - the bottle has not been opened and is still in the ... A: Susan, A Staub & Cie are respected producers of spirit from the Cognac Region in France, as spirits ... | |
| Marchesi Di Barolo | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: A relative gave me a bottle of this wine and I wanted to know if it was worth anything and if it is ... A: Lesley, The bottle is fine to drink and should be very good, the Marchesi Di Barolo is a well ... | |
| Old Offley Boa Vista Port | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a small amount of Port decanted from a bottle of Offley Boa Vista Very Finest Old Port - ... A: Donald, It is virtually impossible to pinpoint a year, Tawny Port is matured in wooden barrels over ... | |
| 1983 Paul Masson Rare Souzao Port | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have two bottles, one is a bottle of 1983 Paul Masson Rare Souzao Port with a cuvee sticker # 10 ... A: Tim, Your bottles are very good bottles of so called Port, since the Common Market was evolved in ... | |
| Faustino | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a wooden case of 5 bottles of Faustino 1 grand reserva 1989 can you tell me what its value ... A: Ken, Faustino is a well respected Spanish wine producer, and at the present time I would value the ... | |
| Value of 1976 Liebfraumilch | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently got a bottle of wine from my grandfather's things after he passed. I have no idea of it's ... A: Kacey, Sorry, I am unable to look at the pictures however from your description, what you have is a ... | |
| wine value | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: Hi Dave would you no if there is any value for these two bottles of wine ... A: Michael, 1978 was not a fantastic vintage and could have got well past its best, what happens is ... | |
| Dom Perignon Vintage 1995 | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: Baines, How nice of you to offer your expert thoughts. I have owned this bottle of lovely champagne ... A: Janie, The Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon, from 1995, should still be drinkable as Champagne's of ... | |
| 1977 german wine | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1977 FREIDERICK WILLHELM GYMNAISM,TRITTENHEIMER APOTHEKE BEERENAUSLESE, IT WAS A ... A: Mark, Fred Gymnasium is a very good producer and has been for many years, 1976 was the best year in ... | |
| Courvoisier VSOP | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Courvoisier VSOP Cognac 84 Proof that I am curious as to the value. ... A: Kevin, This is a traditional Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale)and was made for the export ... | |
| 1966 Chateau du Terrefort-Quancard | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I recentley recieved a bottle of 1966 Chateau du Terrefort-Quancard as a gift. Could you please ... A: James, Chateau Terrefort-Quancard is a sound wine from Bordeaux with a listing of quality at about ... | |
| marques de riscal | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: i have over 60 bottles of Marques de Riscal gran reserva year 1952,they come in half bottle ... A: Serafin, I am based in England U K, and if I was valuing here I would value at £30/40 each bottle, ... | |
| A. De Luze & Fils | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a bottle of cognac fine champagne number 20 and am wondering how old it is. I had two ... A: Karen, I think the bottle is from the 60s as the alcohol is expressed as degrees proof, and the ... | |
| several vintage items | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Value of these bottles: 1982 Cuvee Dom Perignon Napolean Brandy 1940's Bacardi from Santiago de ... A: David, I would definitely like to see the pictures of the others, but the Gallon of Rum is similar ... | |
| Chanti from 1971 | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Chianti with a label around the neck that says "Julius Wile Sons and Co. Inc", ... A: Heather, What you have is a typically presented bottle of Chianti from the region in Italy known ... | |
| Siglo Rioja | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a 1998 Siglo Rioja Crianza. Would it still be worth drinking? A: Amanda, Siglo has a very good name and they produce superb Rioja, the grape varity used is one ... | |
| queens jubilee wine | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: i have read the previous questions and answers re langenlonsheimer Sonnenborn 1976, i also have 6 ... A: Pat, You don't say who the producer is, but 1976 was a superb year in Germany, and if the wine is ... | |
| Sherry Question | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle marked London Cream Canadian Sherry. Date on the bottom of the bottle says 1967. ... A: Lisa, Some of the alcohol producers in Canada made Fortified wines as well as still, this one is ... | |
| Commemorative champagne | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Epernay Brut Reserve champagne which on the label commemorates the 1986 FA Cup ... A: Andrew, You don't say who the producer was, several Champagne makers bottle special wines for ... | |
| Can you plese price my wine | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 2000 marsovin Grand Maitre, can you pleae tell me how much this is worth? Thank ... A: Andy, Apologies in the delay oin replying to your question, but I have been out of action with a ... | |
| ? wine label | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I found an old wine bottle with no writing.It's a green bottle with the word WINE written vertically ... A: Linda, Could I impose on you to give me some more information or some pictures of the bottle, on ... | |
| Wine | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like to buy a nice wine for my cousin that will be turning 60 years old (1951). Please can ... A: Margaret, Not many wines have the ability to last for as long as 60 years, perhaps some of the ... | |
| Old Courvoisier Cognac bottle | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: 80-100 year old bottle of Courvoisier Cognac in a decretive box with a scene of Napoleon on it. Any ... A: Doug, I really need more information or a picture to give you an idea of value, you say it is ... | |
| is this bottle of wine worth anything? | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of wine handed down from our family. It says Graves Cruse on it, 1934. ... A: Paul. A picture would be of great assistance, it sounds like you have a bottle of possibly red ... | |
| Siglo old wine | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I have two old bottles of Siglo wine and I would like to find out if they are worth anything. One ... A: Denise, The Rose does not have a great value, Granacha makes a long lived wine, so there is a ... | |
| OPORTO DE 1815 | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: BUENOS DIAS NECESITO INFORMACION ACERCA DE UNAS BOTELLAS DE OPORTO TRAIDAS POR MI ABUELO EN EL AÑO ... A: Mariela, I think you are asking what the value of the bottle of 1815 Port is, I think in the region ... | |
| Italian wine | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Mirafiore Amarone "Vinatage" 1969 Italian wine. The bottle is in excellent ... A: Julius, Amarone is the best wine from the region of Italy, Veneto, (around Venice) it is produced ... | |
| armagnac | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a 150cl bottle of hors d'age castarede larvadac armagnac. It is a 150th anniversary bottle ... A: Lisa, I would neede to see pictures of the bottle or the bottle itself to give an accurate ... | |
| Confused | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: A.5.848.454,also Chateau de Belleverne 1976 Beajolais and finally Chateau de Tracy Pouilly Fume 1974 ... A: Andy, The 1971 Champagne has an auction value in the region of £30/50, if it was a Grand Marquee ... | |
| Taylors Port | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Some 25 years ago, in a school raffle, I won a Bottle of Taylors Port, bottled 1929. I still have ... A: Michael, I am a wines & spirit valuer for Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, Dorset, from your ... | |
| I'm looking for petite liquorelle | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have bin looking for a bottle of petite liquorelle For some years can you help me find it to buy ... A: Jason, I know the Petite Liquorelle well, produced by Moet & Chandon in the 70s, I can think of 2 ... | |
| vintage chapagne | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Visiting my Father recently it has come to light that he has two bottles of Veuve Clicqout which my ... A: Graham, A great deal depends upon the condition, at that time bottles weere always wrapped in straw ... | |
| Chantal Pear Williams Brandy | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of imported Chantal Pear Williams brandy that is at least 25 years old. ... A: Connie, If it is still all intact a reputable local auction house would probably put a value in the ... | |
| 1951 wines | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a 1951 wine for my husbands birthday but am unsure about firstly whether ... A: Marg, The only wines that will still be drinkable from as early as 1951 are basically Fortified ... | |
| start a winery in South Australia | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have experience with running a winery in China long time ago. I am now living in in SA, Australia ... A: Shin, I am based in England the UK, so I have no idea of the Australian Laws, I suuest that you ... | |
| vintage port | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: s theatre vintage port 1970 numbered bottle 1734 A: Robert, I assume that the Port is not from Portugal, but from Australia, since the evolution of the ... | |
| caberner-shiraz | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a commemorative bottle of HG brown & sons Cabernet-Shiraz vintage 1971 from the opening of ... A: Dawn, As regards to drinkability I would say possibly, Cabernet Shiraz generally has a long life. ... | |
| 1969 Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My husband bought a bottle of 1969 Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne at a flea market for $4.00. We're ... A: Lynda, A 1969 Champagne even from such a reputable producer as Heidseick will probably be "over the ... | |
| price question | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the Marcel Maurin cognac selectionne #82711689 80% prove. Not sure if you can ... A: Noemi, Your bottle is pre 1970, but without seeing it I cannot give an accurate year, It will have ... | |
| Penderyn Grand Slam Editions | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find two bottles that my Dad wants to update his Penderyn collection. They are the ... A: Darren, I am assuming that you mean Penderyn Welsh Malt Whisky, the best place to find those could ... | |
| martell v.s.o.p cognac | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of martell v.s.o.p cognac i have had it 25 years i was given it when i went to ... A: Stephen, The Whisky Exchange is a retail site, and at auction you can only expect about 50% to two ... | |
| Champagne valuation | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a tin boxed bottle of moet & chandon brut imperial 1992 vintage bottle. It is in ... A: Alexandra, I would expect to achieve a valuation of £60/80 at auction, for a 1992 Brut Imperial. ... | |
| valuation question about champagne | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: i have found old bottles of Champagne, all of them had been well stored and over 35 years old. i ... A: Nabil, With older bottles of wines the condition is eveything, to get the best value they need to ... | |
| martell v.s.o.p cognac | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of martell v.s.o.p cognac i have had it 25 years i was given it when i went to ... A: Stephen, To determine value and define the age of the Cognac I have to ask a couple of questions, ... | |
| 1963 KWV tawny port limited release | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: We have the abovementioned bottle of port boxed in a yellowwood presentation box. The certified ... A: Mandy, What you have is a very good bottle of South African Port from a respected producer. Port ... | |
| champagne | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: on the label it says wine merchants by appointment to the late King George VI would you please be ... A: Mark, Your bottle dates from the 50s or 60s and at that time British Companies could have their own ... | |
| champagne | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of bollinger extra champagne there is no date on it but has a number which is n m ... A: Michael, Older Vintage Bollinger has a good following at auctions, but non-vintage really only has ... | |
| Auctioning a bottle | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I, too, have a bottle of Krug & Co Reims Champagne Private Cuvee 1964 Brut which I see from the ... A: Anne Louise, We had an auction yesterday and a bottle of 1964 Krug brought £360, which surprised ... | |
| Fonseca vintage port 1977/1980 | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Thomas A: Thomas, All vintage Port is strong at the moment and has been since the recession began, the ... | |
| valuation if any of stored wines | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have several Pieroth wines that we will probably not drink , and wondered if they had any market ... A: Jennifer, The Pieroth Organisation fell into disrepute in the 70s and 80s due to a scandel ... | |
| drinkability of older wines: value | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of wine which have been well cellared, on their sides, in a cool basement, moved a ... A: Willie, In GBP £ Sterling, the Sudiurat about £150+, the Mouton, About £500+ and the Margaux, ... | |
| drinkability of older wines | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of wine which have been well cellared, on their sides, in a cool basement, moved a ... A: Willie, Beginning with the Suduirat, this is a fantastic Sauterne, which has a very long life, it ... | |
| 1986 Perrier Jouet Champagne Rose (Brut) | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: is it still good? When I hold it up to the light it does look a little, kind of cloudy? thank you ... A: Norman, I don't like the sound of it "looking cloudy", but this could be just some sediment that ... | |
| 1981? Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry champagne | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: At an early January, 1982, wedding in the upper midwest (US) I acquired a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck ... A: Richard, A non-vintage bottle of champaagne is difficult to date, although yours must have been ... | |
| product of France- JADIS Liqueur | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have two bottles, unopened, wrapped in paper with a seal around the neck that says Saint-James ... A: Cameron, I have searched every website I know and have not come up with an answer to your query, it ... | |
| cognac date and value | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have just sent an email regarding a champagne cognac by Remy martin, I would like to add that it ... A: Linda, Many thanks for the extra information it makes a difference as it puts the Remy in a bracket ... | |
| champayne and wine | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine has 1 bottle of the following, this information has been taken off the label - ... A: Angela, If the Champagne had a year date this would seriosly effect the value, as it is probably ... | |
| Salignac 1980 bottles | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been given Salignac XO & Salignac Napoleon cognacs presumably from the 1980s. How much is ... A: Jessica, Both of the bottles have an Auction value in the UK, of about £150/200GBP at least, ... | |
| french champagne | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor has an unopened bottle of fine champagne bought in 1957 with the box and the bottle ... A: Joe, Is this a bottle of Champagne Cognac? if so then it should have value in the region of $500 ... | |
| Armagnac brandy | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of Armagnac brandy Legendaire produced by J. Chapoulie in Condom (Gers) France an ... A: Cherrie, The fact that the alcohol is expressed as "Proof" means that it has genuine age, a lot of ... | |
| Value? Drinkable? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of a 1979 Reserve De l'Abbad, red burgundy wine, appelattion "Beaujolais Village" ... A: Pablo, Dependant upon how it has been stored over the years it could possibly be still drinkable ... | |
| french liqueur | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a sealed bottle 4/5 quart 78proof that reads "PICON & Cie LEVALLOIS-PERRET" all with raised ... A: Michael, It sounds like a bottle from the 50s or 60s, in the UK and Europe, we went metric in the ... | |
| valuation of whiskey | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: In 1975 I bought two bottles of whiskey at an antique auction in Grantham. Both bottles were ... A: Clive, Bottles such as yours are of interest to collectors, but they are always on the look out for ... | |
| bottle of sherry | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Came across a bottle of sherry whilst clearing a cupboard ; Berisford SOLERA 1914 Amontilado Fine ... A: John, The Berisford Solera ( a Solera is a means of adding younger wines with older wines so that ... | |
| want to know what my wine is worth today | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a well cared for unopened bottle 1979 Ersekhalom-Bischofsberger Pinot Noir out of Hungary I ... A: Darlene, Sadly wines from Eastern Europe do not have the value, of French or German, I would value ... | |
| 1940 Armagnac Selection Etchart (boxed) | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Over the years I have collected a large number of vintage wines and spirits. I was interested in ... A: Robert, A very interesting bottle, it was bottled after decimalisation in the early 70s as the ... | |
| Marchio Nazionale Vintage figurines 1962 | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: The place I used to live in had a whole bunch of bottles of liquor figurines and we have two very ... A: Stacie, Figurines are a bit out of my field of expertise, I have done some research for you, but ... | |
| Real Vinicola Port 1978 | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Is this port now ready to drink? A: Leon, I would say it should be at its best now, stant it upright for a couple of days, then decant ... | |
| Chateau Wines | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: David I have: 6 bottles Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme 1973 A. Nony-Borie 3 bottles Chateau du ... A: John, All three I would value roughly without viewing them at about 10/15 at auction. I always tend ... | |
| Langenlonsheimer Sonnenborn 1976 | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: Langenlonsheimer Sonnenborn 1976 We have 9 bottles of the above which is labelled The Queens Silver ... A: John, Many thanks for that information, "Spatlese" is one quality level down from Auslese which ... | |
| valuation | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1938 Moet & Chandon Dry IMperial Champagne - is it worth anything, and if so ... A: Jane, If the label is in good condition and the foil capsule around the cork, and the wire, and the ... | |
| Values | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Every so often we find some wines that seem quite interesting and we would value your expert opinion ... A: Robert, Our next Wine & Spirit sale is on the 26th August, the closing date for items will be on ... | |
| Values | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Every so often we find some wines that seem quite interesting and we would value your expert opinion ... A: Robert, I am the wine consultant and valuer for Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, Dorset, and we ... | |
| Sandemans silver jubilee/coronation port | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Many years ago my sister gave me a bottle of Sandemans Port laid down in 1935 (King George v ... A: Brian, If the level of Port in the bottle is good, then I would give an Auction Estimate in the UK, ... | |
| pieroth blue | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a bottle or Burg Layer Schlosskapelle 2008 Kabiett Nahe. I am sure this 1.5L ... A: Brenda, The Nahe, is one of the better wine growing regions of Germany, and what you have is a ... | |
| German wine | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: While cleaning out my Grandparents home, I found a bottle of German wine from 1969. The label says ... A: Kathleen, The German wine producers have made bottles of this type, as souveniers for visitors to ... | |
| wine bottle | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a bottle of Chianti. The bottle is shaped like an oil lamp. It has a taper candle ... A: Martha, The Chianti Producers from Piemonte in Italy have since the 50s and 60s produced unusual ... | |
| Odd shaped Italian wine | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: Sorry, I asked a question earlier today about a spiral shaped wine bottle that my husband found. ... A: Elizabeth, The Chianti Producers often bottle in these Raffia covered Flasks, unfortunatly the best ... | |
| Wine - Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 1971 | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm in Canada and have a bottle of Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos from 1971. Two ... A: Brant, Your Chablis has a value in the UK where I am based of £40/60 GBP, I do not know of any ... | |
| Champagne value | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial Rose Champagne of a 1975 vintage. Do you know what ... A: Vince, I will begin with Drinkability, possibly it will still be drinkable, but this depends upon ... | |
| taittinger champagne | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: i have been given a bottle of taittinger comtes de champagne blanc de blanc 1976 as i dont drink ... A: Gaynor, With all older wines condition is of paramount importance, the collectors of such bottles ... | |
| need a value | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Antinori Soave 1976 green fish bottle interested in the value of this product if ... A: Susan, Lots of wine producers make unusually shaped bottles, some for special occasions etc, ... | |
| Champagne valuation | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge 1928 - looking to sell. How much is it worth and how would I ... A: Michael, One of the main factors required in selling older bottles of wine is the condition, ... | |
| Riesling | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I was at my daughters school summer Fair and won a bottle of Riesling At first I thought that it ... A: Mark, There is not a great deal of value in the bottle, probably no more than £5-10, however it ... | |
| Napoleon Cognac | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Great Grandmother passed and in her cellar i found many bottles of what look like very old DOM and ... A: Kelly, The best thing to do is to contact a local reputable Auction House, that deals in Wines & ... | |
| Napoleon Cognac 1812 | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Good Day I bought a bottle at the Christies Auction late 2009 ( full details appear on google) for ... A: Nicholas, I have actually come accross a Magnum of Genuine Npoleon which had his Crest on the ... | |
| Ferreria 1930 - 1947 Port | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: would you be able to tell me how much a bottle of Ferreria Port is please. It says it's matured in ... A: Darrell, Without actually seeing the bottle, from the picture it looks like a fairly early bottle ... | |
| rioja wines | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a nice rosewood box containing 6 bottles of wine. could you put a estimate price on each ... A: Leslie, Your wines would have an auction value in the region of:- Siglo 2000 £10/15 Arienzo 2002 ... | |
| value of my port | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: my name is ethan from australia i brought these port from an auction there are 4 bottles in this ... A: Ethan, The Australian "Port Style" wines are well made and often special bottlings are made for ... | |
| Rocha's Old Tawny Port | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: 1 have a number of bottles of Rocha's Old Tawny Port purchased circa 1975 the seals and labels are ... A: Mervyn, What you have are bottles of "Tawny" Port, the difference between that and Vintage is the ... | |
| Yago - A monsieur Henri Selection | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: SA Alto Ebro Espana White Wine and Natual Fruit Flavors 1.5liters. No date. Is this worth ... A: Gina, Your wine is a Spanish fruit and grape blend, a bottle collector could possibily be ... | |
| Evaluation of Martell Cordon Bleu | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu cognac reserve limitee HN4291 which I was given as a gift in ... A: Paul, As with all older bottles the condition of the Label, and the level of liquid in the bottle ... | |
| vintage port | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: i have one bottle of Royal Aporto,Vinho Do Porto,Vintage 1978. From Royal Aporto Wine Co. Seal No. ... A: Des, I would value the Port for auction purposes at between £40/60, and with auctions there is ... | |
| hine champagne cognac | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 bottles of the above, both bottles are dated 1938 and 1964, they are both in 1st class ... A: Peter, I need to see the bottles to determine accurate values, but if the labels are clear, and the ... | |
| Taylors 1955 Port | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Please could you tell me if this bottle of Port will still be drinkable. It has been stored in an ... A: Wendy, The 1955s are really getting a bit old, what happens with older Ports is that they tend to ... | |
| Taylors 1955 Port | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Please could you tell me if this bottle of Port will still be drinkable. It has been stored in an ... A: Wendy, A bottle of Taylors 1955 has a value in the region of £50/80, it probably never had a label ... | |
| informacion sobre unas botellas | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: tengo unas botellas de vino del año de 1964, la primera dice SICHEL&FILS FRERES FRENCH RHINE WINE, ... A: Rogelio, Thank-you for the picture and the message, your wines are not in very good condition, the ... | |
| sweet lisbon wine | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Am in possession of a 9" decanter shaped like a monk. He contains "so-li-do" sweet lisbon wine, red ... A: Penny, I think your fortified wine is from the 60s or 70s, if it is from the 70s, the alcohol ... | |
| Charles Wells bottle Century Lager 1976 | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Clearing out my mothers house came across some old unopened bottles.:- 1. Charles Wells Century ... A: Brian, Older bottles of spirits are definitely worth selling, if the label on the Booths Gin is in ... | |
| Thomas Hardy Grand Reserve | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I Have acquired a 75cl bottle of champagne reading 'Thomas Hardy Grand Reserve, Extra dry, Bottle ... A: Meg, This is a bottle of "Sparkling Wine" produced by Hardy's in Australia, the 75cl indicates that ... | |
| What do I have if anything. | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Approx.20yrs ago i went to a garage sale & I bought a box of real old alcohol we sold all but this ... A: Kathy, What you have is a bottle of Sparkling wine from the wine growing region of Mendoza in ... | |
| Martell cognac | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me by giving me an evaluation on the value of a bottle of "Martell Cordon ... A: Guy, If I was selling this in the UK, then I would put a value of around £100/200 British Pounds, ... | |
| Napleon Courvoisier Cognac Champagne | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: ..Can you tell me the value? A: Eileen, In English Pounds it has a value in the region of £70/80, I am assuming that the label is ... | |
| Ventage wine current values | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have twelve bottles of wine that I would like to know about. Could you help me on the quality and ... A: Kenneth, Prices I would value for auction purposes in the U K, obviously I am assuming the ... | |
| Rouyer Guillet Cognac | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I hace a bottle of the above named Cognac that my late husband was given 25 years ago and it has ... A: Narelle, Because the volume is expressed in Fluid Ounces this means that the Cognac is pre 1970, as ... | |
| Rouyer Guillet Cognac | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I hace a bottle of the above named Cognac that my late husband was given 25 years ago and it has ... A: Narelle, I need more information to give a valuation, a photograph of the label would help a great ... | |
| Cognac VALUE | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of ROUYER GUILLET COGNAC, I have it for over 40 years, the person before me said he ... A: Dennis, Many thanks for the email and the picture, the label looks good, and the level of liquid ... | |
| UK wine industry inside workings | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: David, hi, I'm researching a possibility of starting an online wine-club type business, but have ... A: Michael, Many thanks for your email, the questions are intereting, and I feel the best way to ... | |
| 1969 wine bottle figurine identification and value | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I was given this bottle and cannot seem to find any info on it, so I wanted to see what your ... A: Leigh, Your bottle looks like an Italian, probably a Chianti from Tuscany, they have made these ... | |
| 1983 West German wine | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1983 bottle of white wine. at the top of the label it says Burg Layer Weihunacht. Most of ... A: Cindy, The answer to your question is "not a lot" it is a German wine from the Nahe region of ... | |
| strong Lager | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 pack of 330ml bottles of strong lager brewed in wales for ind coope london to celebrate ... A: Ken, I value Wines & Spirits for Charterhouse Auctions in Sherborne Dorset, we occasionally get ... | |
| Brandy | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Old Cognac brandy from W J Crabb & Sons. It is marked "Crabbs Old Invalid Cognac ... A: Mark, Before the 70s when the French introduced their appelations or standards for wines & spirits, ... | |
| Old Cognac Bottle Value | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Would like to know the value of this bottle. On the box: Cognac Martell 1715 Top label: Cordon ... A: Jose, The bottle of Martell Cordon D'argent is from the 50s or 60s, they bottled it in a normal ... | |
| win | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1978 simi alexander valley healdsberg california carbernet sauvignon. Is it ... A: Katherine, The wine has a value in the region of $40/50 USD, and should still be drinkable, it ... | |
| Churchills 1994 port | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened box of 12 bottles of Churchills 1994 port. Can you give me a valuation for ... A: Duncan, If I was valuing this for auction purposes, my valuation would be £300/400, and I would ... | |
| 1951 vintage | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Am buying a bottle of Geraud, Pietri 1951 Banyuls for a friend's 60th birthday. It is not ... A: Andy, As Banyuls is a Fortified Wine, similar to Port, it should still be drinkable, the tendancy ... | |
| Camus Napoleon Cognac Baccarat Crystal - Value? | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Baccarat Crystal bottle of Camus Reserve Extre Vieille LaGrande Marque in the original red ... A: Adele, You have one of the finest Cognac's in the Camus range, and it has a value in the region of ... | |
| 1977 Warre's Vintage Port | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I've recently inherited an unopened 12 bottle case of 1977 Warre's Vintage Port. Whilst I'd happily ... A: Phil, Port is qite strong at the moment, and I would expect at auction a well cellared case of ... | |
| Cia Antarctica Paulista Cognac | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have this unopened bottle of Cognac. I do not know its age, or worth. If you could help me with ... A: Cecelia, You have a bottle of Brazilian "Brandy" from the 1960s, in the 70s under European Law, ... | |
| vintage german wine value | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I acquired a bottle of wine that I know nothing about. It was imported by Wine Imports of America, ... A: Roxanne, Europe was totally decimalised in the early 70s, so your bottle is no earlier than say ... | |
| ID year and value Mateus Rose | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I just received a couple of old looking bottles of alcohol from a passed away family member, and I ... A: Chris, Mateus Rose was a huge marketing success in the 60s, everybody wanted one of the flask ... | |
| Given some wine | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I was given some wine by a relative. He thought i was a collector however i am more of fine ... A: Brian, The wines are valued as follows, I am assuming they are all in good condition label wise and ... | |
| Valuation | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of "cognac lo'r de JF Martell". It is in a blue box with an enscription at the botom ... A: Adriaan, The Cognac is the top of the range Martell from the 60s or 70s, has a retail value in the ... | |
| Champagne | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Cuvee Don Perignon vintage 1966 and would like to use your expertise in its ... A: Gary, Many thanks for the picture this helps a lot as condition Of the label and the level of wine ... | |
| Congnac | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently received from an estate an unopened bottle of Monnet Grande Fine Cognac VSOP that I know ... A: Jill, I will answer the last question first, once bottled spirits do not change, the worst thing to ... | |
| Fonseca's Vintage Port | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Fonseca's Finest 1963 Vintage port given as a gift from my late father in law. ... A: David, A single bottle of Fonseca 1963 should still be very drinkable, obviously needs decanting, ... | |
| Valuing port | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: We have inherited some vintage port, including para liqueur (1944 and others),Commemoration Port ... A: Louise, Para Liqueur Ports are pretty valuable these days, the ones from the years 1933-1972, vary ... | |
| chateau haut brion 1986 | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Further to my previous email re 1986 chateau haut brion I think I omitted the year which is 1986. ... A: Grace, If the case, the bottles are in good condition, then I would value for auction purposes in ... | |
| Value of Wine Bottle | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I have had a bottle of wine I bought back from 1982 and never have opened it. It's a bottle of 1982 ... A: Patrick, The Italians are renowned for producing "odd" bottles particularly from the Chianti ... | |
| MARGAUX | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of wine i would like information on.1975 MARGAUX APPELLATION CONTROLEE 730ml.then in ... A: Michelle, A bottle of Chateau Margaux in good condition has a value in the U K of about GBP £80/120 ... | |
| Chateau Lafite Rothschild | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: David, I have 3 bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, one each from 1961, 1987 and 1993. Can you ... A: Gerry, Your first approach should be to contact a reputable auction house in your Country that ... | |
| price if 2 bottles of wine | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to find out how much 2 bottles of wine are worth. The first label reads: Romeral rioja. ... A: Ricard, The Romerol Rioja Tinto is not woth a great deal just a few pounds, if it had been a ... | |
| Chateau Lafite Rothschild | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: David, I have 3 bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, one each from 1961, 1987 and 1993. Can you ... A: Gerry, the present auction value of a case of 12 bottles of 1961, in the United Kingdom would be ... | |
| Valuation | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Dry Monopole Champagne, label Reserved for England 1955,gold wrapping around top ... A: Graham, If this came into Charterhouse I would value in the region of £80/120 but would expect ... | |
| greyhound port | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a bottle of Greyhound Port that was given to me in ABOUT 1980 no.181123. The label states ... A: Patricia, They are a very nice couple of bottles of Port, both will be drinking well at the moment, ... | |
| PORTWEIN Estimado Superior Old Tawny Port 1938 | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: 1. I have a "Estimado Superior Old Tawny Port 1938". How is the shelf-life? Is it a good wine and ... A: Thomas, The Estimado is Port wine that has been matured in wooden casks, so it does not need ... | |
| German wine value and sale possibilities | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have approximately 90 bottles of 375 ml, vintage 1969 to 1985 of Pieroth White Grape German ... A: Dan, To try to point you in the right direction, I would suggest you contact a high quality Auction ... | |
| royalist wine | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: a friend of mine has a bottle of wine with this name, it was a souvenir of the Charles and Diana ... A: Robin, To enable me to give you any idea of what your friend has, I need more information, at least ... | |
| 1961 Giovanni Scanavino Barolo | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have picked up a couple of bottles of 1961 Cascina "zoccolaio" barolo from an old guy here in ... A: Stephen, The Barolo producers often put the wine in "dof leg" bottles in the 60s, it is a long ... | |
| liqueurs | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Is it necessary to refrigerate liqueurs after opening? A: Robert, As a general rule you do not need to refrigerate liqueuers after opening, the only suspect ... | |
| negru de purkar 1963 | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: It also has 7 silver medallions and 6 gold on the label in the center it has a printed crest with a ... A: Nicola, Your wine is from Moldovia, a country renowned for producing robust red wines, that are ... | |
| wine | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle labeled 1964 portugal oporto, Isabel Rose Distributed by C. Dasilva. The bottle is a ... A: Patty, The fact that the alcohol content is 11% indicates that this is a wine and not a Port, Port ... | |
| martell | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: It was given to me by a neighbor who sadly passed away aged 97 and she was given it as apresent at ... A: Martin, What you have is a very early bottle of Martell Cognac, the 70 Degrees Proof is the alcohol ... | |
| Chianti Magni Wicker | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chianti Magni Wicker bottle, never been opened, Vintage 1967, Red. 34 fl. oz Can you tell ... A: Sandy, I'm afraid the wicker flask Chianti's were never filled woth very good wine, so I suspect ... | |
| port | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Aloirado Doce Porte de 30 anos Envelherido em casco. It has been stored well and ... A: Debbie, You have a bottle of Port thathas been matured in a barrel for 30 years, it is likely to be ... | |
| saber preço da garrafa | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: courvoisier bottle NAPOLEON COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE NºHJ5326 A: Paulo, If the Cognac is a recent one then the value would be in the region of GBP £40/50, if it is ... | |
| Royal Oporto 1994 LBV Port | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of "Royal Oporto 1994 Late Bottled Vintage 75cl Port", which says it was bottled in ... A: Stewart, A Late bottled Port is one that has been matured in the cellars in barrels for 5 years ... | |
| wine | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle labeled 1964 portugal oporto, Isabel Rose Distributed by C. Dasilva. The bottle is a ... A: Patty, I rather think you have a bottle of either a Quinta, or a bottle of late bottled vintage ... | |
| sandeman port | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: i have 1 bottle of sandeman george v coronation port 1935/37 in straw casing is it worth selling A: Alexander, Straw casings were always used to protect bottles during that period, is the date on the ... | |
| small chianti bottle | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have an eight oz. bottle of vintage 1952 Chianti bianco,the cork and bottle state I.L.Ruffino, ... A: Linda, Chianti is a wine from the Tuscany Region of Italy, it is basically a very light "Quaffing" ... | |
| Chateau Lafite Rothschild | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: In a collection of wine we inherited we found a 1955, 2 x 1965, and one that doesn't have a label ... A: Amy, Lafite Rothschild of any year has a very high value, if you could send me more information or ... | |
| 1940 Port | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Dalva Port bottled in 1971 Neck label has IVP on one side and the ... A: Ron, I am intrigued by the difference in dates, 1940-1971, it sounds like you have a 1940 Port that ... | |
| Dow's Port | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a bottle of Dow's Four Diamonds Port that my father had held onto for decades. I know ... A: Carlos, Your Port is definitley from the 60s, it was one produced and bottled in Portugal by Dow, ... | |
| port | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of SACCONE & SPEED, PORT, OLD VINTAGE CHARACTER, FULL BODIED. London W1 England. in ... A: Mark, Saccone & Speed were a wine company of some substance and highly regarded in the 50s and 60s, ... | |
| bottle of coleraine whiskey 65.5% proof | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I believe this bottle being 65.5% proof is rare and possibly valuable. Are you able to give an ... A: David, Does the label say Malt Whiskey and is there a year on it anywhere. Coleraine whiskey is ... | |
| 1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschilds | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: When my daughter was born in April 1990 we recieved a gift bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild ... A: Ashley, 1990 was the hottest year in France since 1947, and produced an enormous crop of grapes of ... | |
| F S Stowell Cognac | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Recently found a bottle of F S Stowell Fine Old Cognac Brandy in my boyfriends nans loft. She says ... A: Emma, The bottle of Stowells Cognac is a rarity, in the 70s new regulations in France brought ... | |
| white wine | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: my friend next door to me has gaven me a bottle of white wine to look up and is wondering how much ... A: John, I really need a little more information on the wine, the name of the wine and country of ... | |
| Chanpagne | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me the years these champagnes were made? 1. Perrier Jouet Grand Brut--imported by: ... A: Annie, THe wines are from the 90s, if they were a lot earlier then the Aclohol content would have ... | |
| pieroth | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Baines, I have Twenty bottles of wine that I can find no info on. The wine is vintage 1978 ... A: Richard, The Pieroth organisation were a "direct selling " company in the 70s who specialised in ... | |
| value of 1953 wine | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what,if any value a bottle of Italia Marcho Nazionale, vintage 1953, Chianti ... A: Kathy, Chianti Rufina is basic Chianti from the region of Tuscany in Northern Italy, ade from a ... | |
| 45 inches long dark green wine bottle | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: i found in my attic a 45 inches long, glass in dark green in the shape of a military rifle, a wine ... A: Sandy, THe Italians are renowned for producing bottles in odd designs to celebrate special ... | |
| Wine valuation | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Siglo Gran Reserva 1974 and am wondering what its approx value may be? Thank you A: Brent, I reside in the UK, and my estimate over here would be in the region of £30/50 Great British ... | |
| 1995 Moet Chandon Cuvee Don Perignon | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1995 sealed case and bottle of 1995 Moet et Chandon Curvee Dom Perignon. It is ... A: Sue, Dom Perignon is always in demand, I live in the UK, and would value over here in the region of ... | |
| Penderyn Whiskey, Grand Slam Editions | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 2005 and a 2008 boxed and unopened bottles of the Penderyn ... A: Ian, I would value the Welsh Malt Whiskies in the region of £40/60 each, bearing in mind I always ... | |
| cream sherry | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: good day! my father has a bottle of sherry his aunt gave him. on the label it says "50 year old". it ... A: Scarlet, The Sherry has obviously originally come from Jerez in the South of Spain, the Cellers are ... | |
| price value | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: ..It is porto feist fine port,it has a label on the neck vinho oo porto then underneath it has kb ... A: Debra, I would really need to see a photograph of the bottle to give you an accurate valuation, and ... | |
| Courvoisier Cognac | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Courvoisier VSOP Cognac. I think it is bought in the late 1970's ... A: Chad, As with all items that I value, condition is everything, the level of liquid and the ... | |
| valuation of a Pinot | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Pinto Noir by Clos Du Bois. It was made from grapes in Sonoma County California from ... A: Cathy, Seeing the bottle enables me to track it down exactly, and to assess the condition of it ... | |
| valuation of a Pinot | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Pinto Noir by Clos Du Bois. It was made from grapes in Sonoma County California from ... A: Cathy, Without actually seeing the bottle it is very difficult to give an accurate value, but ... | |
| Value of Courvoisier Cognac | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I am just wondering if you could tell me the aproximate value of an unopened bottle of Courvoisier, ... A: Gail, The 40 per cent means the old 70 proof, came in with decimalisation via the European Economic ... | |
| Moet & Chandon By appointment H M King George V | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: What should I do with this 1/4 bottle of white dry sparkling Champagne probably stored in a variety ... A: Thomas, You obviously have a very old, possibly 20s 30s half of Moet, its unlikely that it will be ... | |
| Old Vintage Ports | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 old bottles of vintage port and I am wondering whether I should open them, dump them, save ... A: Trish, Beginning with the values, I live in the UK and value wines for an auction house over here, ... | |
| Value of Courvoisier Cognac | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am just wondering if you could tell me the aproximate value of an unopened bottle of Courvoisier, ... A: Gail, Your Courvoisier Napoleon looks like one from the 60s, and as such has a value in the region ... | |
| Johnnie Walker Red | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the value of an unopened bottle of Johnnie Walker Red from 1964? Thank you A: Maria, If the alcohol is 43%, or if expressed as Degrees Proof is over 70 degrees proof, then it ... | |
| L'Esprit de Courvoisier | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I came into possession of a bottle of this rare cognac. I obtained it already open and did consumer ... A: Justin, This was a special bottling to celebrate the art deco artist "Erte" if you had a full one ... | |
| What the value of this bottle of wine? | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a sealed box marked Bolla Amarone 1982, marked on the bottom right corner is 1/1000. The ... A: Jerry, It would not be practical to ship to the UK, the costs of shipping and the Customs duties we ... | |
| HOW OLD & PRICE | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: BOTTLE IS UNOPENED ON THE NECK VINHOOOPORTO DE 431819 4 GARANTIA / LABLE DELAFORCE HIS EMINENCES ... A: Danny, What you have is a Tawny Port from a Shipper known as Delaforce, the best Tawny's will ... | |
| What the value of this bottle of wine? | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a sealed box marked Bolla Amarone 1982, marked on the bottom right corner is 1/1000. The ... A: Jerry, Bolla are an excellent producer of Amarone which is a very small appelation, therefore all ... | |
| Vintage cognac | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been given 2 bottles of cognac that could be quite old. One is a Campus Napoleon ... A: Trevor, To give you an accurate valuation I need to know the Alcohol content and how it is ... | |
| Cordon Rouge, Reims, France 1959 | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend with a bottle of champagne 1959 Cordon Rouge, Reims, France. It has a sticker ... A: Kathy, Whenever there is a special occasion a Champagne producer will often mark this with a ... | |
| collectable | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of white wine. Rugby world cup 1991 and was wondering how much it is worth A: Jay, You don't say what type of wine this is, or what country of origin, a lot of wine producers ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: ..I have three bottles of wine that I would love to know their value: (1) Barolo Dry Red Wine ... A: Matt, As with all older bottles of wine, the condition of the label, the level of liquid in the ... | |
| Branon Philippe De Rothchild | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: My friend has a 1984 bottle of Merdoc Baron Philippe wine and would like to knoe ite value. Thank ... A: Terry, As with all older wines condition of the label, and the level of liquid in the bottle is of ... | |
| cognac | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a thirty year old bottle of Hennessy Napoleeon Bras D'OR cognac. btle number 026044. Can you ... A: Tom, To enable me to give you an accurate valuation I need some more information, is the alcohol ... | |
| J & F Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: David, I have an unopened bottle of Cordon Bleu Cognac that is in a Baccarat Crystal Decanter. There ... A: Douglas, A lot depends upon the age of the Cognac, if it has the alcohol content expressed as ... | |
| Brandy | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Is Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe brandy still made and can it be purchased from an off-licence ANSWER: ... A: Chris, The German Brandy does not have a huge value, a spirit collector could in auction probably ... | |
| Wine valuation | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Negru de Purkar (Moldovia)1975 and a bottle of 1963 Garrafeira Cave Solar das ... A: Lee, Moldavian wines which have a long life due to the high acidity, have a loyal following, but ... | |
| Nuit St. Georges 1969 | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I notice you had a similar question last month - I also have a bottle of the above and the full ... A: Christopher, A bottle of 1969 Nuits Saint Georges by Thierry, should be worth at auction in the ... | |
| Chateau La tour Puyblanquet 1964 | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have found about 20 bottles of old wines ranging from 1964 - 1979. Amongst these is a bottle of ... A: Jacqueline, The wine you mention should not be confused with Grand Vin de Chateau Latoud Premier ... | |
| champagne | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: about a 1/4 of the bottle has evaporated but the lable is in excellent condition any idea what its ... A: Laura, As with a great deal of auction items condition is everything, and a bottle that has a low ... | |
| Armagnac | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My parents had a liquor collection from 1959 -1963. I have a bottle of Prince de Chabot Armagnac ... A: Don, A Prince Chabot X O Armagnac from the pre-decimal period (before 1970, the alcohol should be ... | |
| How much is it worth | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: In 1999 the man that owned a winery in France brought me this bottle and told me to hold onto for 10 ... A: Kelly, Margaux is a wine growing region of Bordeaux in France, there is a wine called Chateau ... | |
| J.G. Monnet cognac | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Napoleon Cognac, dated Anno 1980 in a crystal decanter. Would please tell me it's value? A: Edwin, Without seeing a picture of the item this is a difficult question, but if it has the date ... | |
| Price Estimates for 2 bottles of wine | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the approximate value and best and last date to fully appreciate the ... A: Cynthia, Both of the wines have the prospect of quite a long life if stored correctly, meaning at a ... | |
| Old Bottle of German Wine | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Many years ago, around 50 years, my father was given a box of various wines from a Landowner he ... A: Graham, Rose wine is produced from Black grapes, which during the pressing the juice is kept in ... | |
| Chateau Filion-Dugal 98-01 | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: A client of mine had a bottle of wine in a storage locker which was exposed to all elements of ... A: Dawn, The wine should still be drinkable, and as to value, not a great deal a maximum of $20/30 ... | |
| Metaxa Brandy | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Baines, Thank you for taking time to answer my question. My family has had in their possession, ... A: Rob, What you have is a bottle of Metaxa 7 Stars Greek Brandy, it sounds quite an old bottle and ... | |
| Old bottle of wine | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1966 Grand Vin Chateau la Tour Guillotin puisseguin-st-emilion. Does ... A: Rebecca, As to drinkability, the answer is only "possibly" i'm afraid, 45 years is a lot to ask a ... | |
| Remi Martin Cognac | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Remi Martin Cognac which was specially blended for their 250th anniversary. It ... A: Sylvia, You have quite a valuable bottle of Cognac, I value wines & Spirits for Charterhouse ... | |
| trying to figure out what date this bottle is from and value | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband had got this bottle of Justerini and Brooks Ltd. from the passing of his grandfather. It ... A: Pamela, It has definitley to be before 1970, as all bottles after decimalisation used "Percentage ... | |
| Krug private cuvee 1961 champagne | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My late great-aunt left me a bottle of Krug private cuvee champagne 1961 extra sec. It has been ... A: Mary, I would need to see it to give an accurate estimate, but I would expect at auction if in ... | |
| How much is my port worth? | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a bottle of Fonseca port. All the label says about it is that it's 30 years old and ... A: Jan, Without actually seeing either the bottle or a photograph, I would think it is a bottle of ... | |
| 1974 barolo | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Good evening. We have a 1974 bottle of Barolo special reserve. On the bottle is a red candle, and ... A: Rob, Barolo is a wine produced solely from the Nebbiolo grape variety in the Piemonte region of ... | |
| The value of wines | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Good evening. I have 4 bottles of wine which came from my father-in-law. I know little about wines ... A: Peter, Starting with the Champagne, a sensible value would be in the region of £40/60, and as with ... | |
| Wine | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: We have two bottle of wine remaining from a former wine club my wife was involved with. We wonder ... A: David, The condition of the two bottles does not look to bad for the age, and I would value the ... | |
| Identification of Liquor Bottle | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Baines, We have found a bottle with (4) seperate Liquors in a Cusenier bottle from France. It ... A: Alanna, You have quite a rare bottle, probably produced in the 60s, the alcohol content of the ... | |
| imformation | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Please could you evulate a Bottle of secco-bertani please? The details are. DAL 1857. ... A: Nigel, Many thanks for the enquiry and the picture, Secco-Bertani is quite a respected producer in ... | |
| 1964 Chianti Sollie wine decantor full | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chiante sollie wine decantor from 1964 which is still full. The decanter is in the shape of ... A: Gordon, Chianti is from northern Italy, and produced from mainly the grape variety "Sangiovese" ... | |
| Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry CUVEE #301C | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I purchased this @ 1995, Never opened, no extreme weather conditions during storage & stored ... A: M/s Beasley, If this is a "Sherry" style of wine (Sherry is has a Spanish Patent and no wine can ... | |
| Chateau Martin Brand Muscatel Wine | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I found an old empty bottle of Chateau Martin Brand Muscatel Wine, bottled by Eastern Wine Company, ... A: Rodney, Your bottle sounds very interesting, but I am a valuer of full bottles, I would know if a ... | |
| wine | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 1 bottle of red wine 1971 Domaine du Docteur Paule, Appelation D origine Simple ,imported by ... A: Sarah, This wine is a pre-Appelation wine, up to the early 70s French wine was allowed to be ... | |
| champagne valuation | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Louis Roederer Reims champagne Brut 1928 a bottle of Bollinger Brut Vintage 1966 ... A: Teresa, The value of older wines and Champagnes is affected greatly by their condition, yours do ... | |
| 2002 3 litre bottle of jerry garcia zinfandel | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could give me an idea of what this particular vintage (and size) of wine ... A: Dan, That size of Bottle is known as a "Jeraboam" if you reckon that a Garcia Zinfandel has a rough ... | |
| Prince De Gascoyne Armagnac | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: As you answered a question on a similar vein, and as i cant find out who makes it, I thought I would ... A: Carol, It sounds very much like you have been "conned" all spirits should be sealed on purchase, ... | |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red label that is over 40 years old. Can you put a value on it ... A: Susan, To enable me to give you an accrate valuation I nned to know if the alcoholis expressed on ... | |
| french champagne | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Ruinart champagne and wondered what it was worth or how long i could keep it ... A: Rachel, It is difficult to age non-vintage CXhampagne, however it must be post decimal as you say ... | |
| France Red Wine | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1978 Ripeau, St-Emilion (top to high shoulder fills). Is it still drinkable? A: Kyle, Saint Emilion has a high proportion of Merlot grapes, backed up with Cabernet Sauvignon and ... | |
| MARTELL COGNAC | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I FOUND A J & F MARTELL CORDON BLEU COGNAC STILL IN A BLUE BOX WITH YELLOW VELVET LINING. BOTTLE IS ... A: David, Cordon Bleu is the flagship brand of Martell's Cognac range, it was first produced by ... | |
| Wine Appraisal | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have sveral bottles of wine in storage and would appreciate any estimate you may provide. 1977 ... A: Jeff, The Poully Fuisse is from the Maconnais region in Central France (Bourgogne) it is made from ... | |
| Champagne | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of champagne vintage 1906 on metal strip.CROIZET. Bonaparte.Cognac Fine Champagne. ... A: Joan, Is it a bottle of Champagne, or a bottle of Champagne Cognac? it sounds like Cognac from your ... | |
| value of cognac | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Camus Napoleon Cognac #51835. Can you give me an idea of it's ... A: Mike, A Camus Napolean, is it in a Baccarat Crystal Decanter, if it is then its worth about 800 ... | |
| Wine and Wine Bottle value | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a tall bottle of Dante Lambrusco table wine. Imported from Harwest, Italy 1977. The bottle is ... A: Jacqueline, The Italians are synonymous with producing very ornate and extreme bottles, usually ... | |
| Valuation | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: After having a clear out, I have found a boxed bottle of Valen Cremaint De Limoux from 1988. There ... A: Denise, A bottle of Sparkling wine from the Languedoc region of France, the Cremant which is ... | |
| 1971 cuvee dom perignon | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Further information "MOET & CANDON EPERNAY" EST. 1745 ONE STAR ON THE BOTTLE, ORIGINAL BOX - Does ... A: Victor, Obviously with any wine of that age for selling purposes condition of the bottle, the level ... | |
| Chianti Luigi Cecchi e Figli | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Please could you evulate a Bottle of Chianti please? The details are. Chianti. Casa Vinicola Luigi ... A: Randall, Your bottle of Chianti has all the progeny of being a good one, made from a mixture of ... | |
| Dry Imperial Moet&Chandon1949 | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Dry Imperial Moet&Chandon 1949 which has the foil in tact and a full ... A: Karen, As with all older bottles of wine condition is everything, if yours is a good example, then ... | |
| Quality and Valuation | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a bottle of wine in my mother's house. The label reads: Marques del Castillo. 1981. ... A: Danielle, La Mancha is a wine growing region literally in the middle of Spain, yours seems to have ... | |
| Nuits-ST.Georges year 1969 | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Nuits-ST.Georges year 1969, never opened, shipped by: Edouard Robinson Ltd, ... A: Richard, If the wine is just a "Nuits St Georges" without any other wording on the label, such as ... | |
| old bordeaux | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: My father has given me several old bottles of Bordeaux, all chateau bottled. One is 1966 Les Forts ... A: Jill, I am pleased that you have given me some descriptions of the condition of the bottles, ... | |
| Krug & Co Reims | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Krug & Co Reims Champagne Private Cuvee 1964 Brut and would be please if you ... A: Evelyn, As with all older bottles the condition of the bottle, label, capsule is all important, if ... | |
| Vieux Chateau Certan | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I bought 12 bottles of the '93 Pomerol (Grand Vin) from Majestic in (I think), 1994 - it has laid ... A: Nick, What a thoughtful Father you are, a great present, I would estimate for auction in the region ... | |
| Fine Wines / Spirits. | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I have the following wines which I may consider for sale. Please can you quote me the best prices ... A: Alvin, The Yquem is available in the UK at a Fine Wine Shippers at over £3000 per bottle, but at ... | |
| Chateau La Tour Leognan 1967 | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have a bottle of Chateau La Tour Leognan 1967. Is there any value to it? Thanks! A: Cyndi, Every wine has a value, yours which is not from a good year, is probably at auction only ... | |
| Champagne | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a boxed bottle of 1986 Taittinger Collection Champagne. It is perfectly preserved in the ... A: Janette, High quality Champagnes such as Taittinger generally have quite a long life, often will ... | |
| Gonzales Very Fine Brandy | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have found a relatively old bottle of Brandy in my father in law's garage and I wondered if it was ... A: Steve, You have as you correctly assume a pre 1960s bottle of Spanish Brandy, if it was a Cognac or ... | |
| chateau mouton rothschild 1984 | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1984 chateau mouton rothschild which was given to me as a gift 15 years ago,i ... A: Alistair, The current value for a 1984 Mouton at auction as a single bottle would be in the region ... | |
| Sherry | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Have an unopened bottle of cream sherry. Bottled in Spain.vintage 1935. 30 years old before bottling ... A: Meg, Sherry from that period has at least 20% alcohol, and as such does keep quite well, it is ... | |
| 1970 magnum ruffiono riserva ducale chianti classico in a wooden box | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have this bottle that has been in cold dark storage, at this time I am unable to photograph it. I ... A: LuAnn, Chianti is made in Tuscany in Italy, and the grape variety used is one called "Sangiovese" ... | |
| 1938 cognac valuation | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Otard Dupuy & Co Choice Pale Cognac Vintage 1938. The labels says imported in ... A: Andrew, Providing that the bottle, label, contents are in good condition, then you are looking at ... | |
| wine | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: piat le piat de beaujolais appellation beaujolais controlee mis en bouteille par piat pere &fils ... A: Kelly, Le Piat was a marketing ploy by the Piat wine producers in the 70s and 80s, I think it is ... | |
| Robin Fils &Cie Ltd | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a bottle of Robin fils & Cie Ltd. Dry Imperator New York State Sparkling ... A: Raymond, Without actually seeing the bottle, I think you have a French Sparkling Red Burgundy, thet ... | |
| Dalva Porto | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Dalva Port (still boxed) that I can find no information about on the internet. It ... A: Lee, Thanks for the extra information, it is as I thought a Late Bottled Vintage, what happens is ... | |
| Champagne | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently found an unopened bottle of 1919 dry monopole in relatively good condition. i was ... A: Euan, If it is in good condition, then you could be looking at something with quite a high value, ... | |
| J.G Monnet Josephine Fine Champagne Cognac | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Hope you had a good break. I was hoping you could help. I have 2 bottles of J.G Monnet Josephine ... A: Lawrence, Monnet first originated in 1838, and have been a highly respected producer of quality ... | |
| GREEN ELEPHANT WINE BOTTLE BY VINO TOSCANO | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: THIS BOTTLE IS OVER 15 YEARS OLD (EMPTY WITH ORIGINAL CORK AND LABEL STATES IT HOUSE AN ITALIAN RED ... A: Yerri, The Italian wine producers make oddly shaped and coloured bottles for every occasion they ... | |
| 9 Liters of Champagne | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: A 9 Liter bottle of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Depuis 1811 Bottle was given to me and I'm curious of ... A: Kevin, A 9 Litre bottle of Champagne is known as a "Salmanazar" after the King of Syria, it is made ... | |
| cognac | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of cognac. There is a BACCARAT sticker on the bottle. The label around the neck ... A: Mickey, Most of the Cognac producers have special ones for special occasions, yours "warms the ... | |
| Chevalier de Bayard | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1982 Chevalier de Bayard red grape wine.What can you tell me about it? Should I ... A: Annette, Your wine is from one of the Southern French wine growing regions, 1982 was a very good ... | |
| port | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a bottle of 10 yr old port bottled in 1980, by the name of Dalva.produced by ... A: Michael, Da Silva is quite a well known Port producer, yours sounds like a 10 year old Tawny, which ... | |
| value of antinori wine | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1976 Antinori Soave. Green fish bottle. Excellent condition. ... A: Carolyn, Soave is a wine from the Italian wine growing regions around Venice, made from a grape ... | |
| 20 year old Siglo | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I've just found a 20 year old bottle of Siglo Rioja Crianza on its side in the attic. Is it potable ... A: Joe, A Crianza which means "nursery" is the first rung of the Rioja ladder, culminating with a ... | |
| Selling Wine / Port | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Where is the best place to sell 1 bottle of wine and 2 bottles of port? What is are the typical % ... A: Ian, The Ducru has an auction value of around 200+ GBP and the Taylors of around the same for each ... | |
| Marquis de Montdidier | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I inhereted a 150cl bottle of Fine Bourgogne, Eau-de-Vie de Vin de Bourgogne from the ... A: William, You have a bottle of Eau de Vie which is a spirit made from the residues after the ... | |
| 1811 Jerome Napoldeon Cognac Champagne | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: David, saw your awnswer to the earlier question, I have a like bottle, in great condition, no ... A: Sara, It is definitely Cognac, all that the word Champagne refers to is the quality, the region ... | |
| OLD Henri Piper Joli Brut | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired what appeared to be an old bottle of champagne, while cleaning out the basement ... A: Jay, I hate to be the bringer of bad tidings at this time of year but, if it says 12% alc and 750 ... | |
| Wine valuation | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: David, my husband is a removal man and was given a bottle of red wine as a tip. I think it may have ... A: Kerry, Chateau La Tour de By, is a small but consistently good red Bordeaux wine, a 1996 should be ... | |
| Chateau Broustel | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: What would this bottle be worth in Pounds or Australian Dollars Chateau Broustel 2 Cru Classe 1855 ... A: Tanya, The wine is Chateau BROUSTET, and is as you say a second growth from Barsac, a delicious ... | |
| 1977 Veuve Cliquot champagne | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: We have just discovered a bottle of the above mentioned champagne hidden in a dark wardrobe. Can ... A: Tina, I would value your bottle for auction in the U K at around £80/120 dependant upon the ... | |
| vintage 1985 wine | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of LA VIEILL E CUARE, 1985 Fronsac. It's for sale. Anybody interested ? If not you ... A: David, Fronsac is a region just above St Emilion and East of the Haut Medoc region, the area ... | |
| wine | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Ihave 2 bottles of st emilion, a chateau la clotte grand cru classe 1976 and a chateau le bernat ... A: Terry, The La Clotte, has an auction value in the UK of around GBP £40/60 and the Le Bernat about ... | |
| bottles of red wine between1996and2000 are drinkable | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: can i drink the above wines A: Carlo, Dependant upon the country of origin, and the grape variety, generally red wines will be ... | |
| Port Valuations | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have some bottles of port that I do not know the value of, or even if they should have been drunk ... A: Mark, Dependant upon condition, but if reasonably good I would have no hesitation in valuing all of ... | |
| Dauphin Cognac | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across this interesting shaped and branded bottle of Cognac and I have no clue what ... A: Brian, Dauphin Cognac was mainly exported from France to the USA, the characteristic eye catching ... | |
| Da Silva Port 1970 | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to purchase a vintage port wine and found a Da Silva port but never heard of this maker ... A: Adriana, Da Silva is a Port producer who specialised in exporting to the USA, very good Port and a ... | |
| Wiskeys & Armagnac | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Royal Salute Chivas 21yrs in a red ceramic bottle in a red bag and boxed, we ... A: Sarah, Apologies in the delay in replying, I sent a reply yesterday, but all experts informed it ... | |
| 1724 - 1974 Remy Martin Cognac | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: My partner has a bottle of the above still in its box and sealed, plus we have the certificate. How ... A: Nicki, You have a superb bottle of rare Cognac, which has a value in the region of £1000+ to sell ... | |
| What are my 2 bottles of wine worth and what details can you provide? | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I was given 3 bottles of wine a few years ago from a friend who lives in Belgium, he brought them ... A: Sandra, Both the wines are pleasant Bordeaux wines from France, not fantastic Chateau names but ... | |
| old wine | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of wine called drops on the rocks . it is many years old and unopened. bottled by C ... A: Barry, You don't say if it is red or white wine, if it is an old red it could possibly still be ... | |
| metaxa | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I also have an old[?] bottle of Metaxa. There is no mention of San Fran award on label. Any further ... A: Brian, It is difficult to date older spirits apart from the volume and the alcohol content, in the ... | |
| Jatob Gerhardt wine, 1993 | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1993 Jatob (Jacob) Gerhardt white wine and wish to get an opinion if it is worth ... A: Selina, What you have is a German wine from the Rheinhessen region, it is produced from a variety ... | |
| Value of 1943 bottle of sherry | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old silver bottle of sherry with a red and yellow tassel. It says John William ... A: Jeff, In answer to the drinkability question, the answer is "possibly" Sherry of that period ... | |
| Pure Douro Port | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: We have a bottle of Pure Douro Port Blue Label Quality Guar. By Johnnie Walker & Sons (with Johnnie ... A: Claire, This sounds like a special bottling for Johnnie Walker, generally if there is a date on port ... | |
| 6 old bottles of wine | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: wonder if you can help, we have 6 bottles of old wine from portugal they are all seeled with what ... A: Sue, The two dates mean that the wine was produced in 1949, and matured in wood until it was ... | |
| rare wine bottle 1862 | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1862 bottle (dated) Verdelho only 388 bottles were ever made bottled shipped by Blandys' ... A: Terry, I recently sold three very similar bottles in the United Kingdom, and they brought GBP £120 ... | |
| Would like to know age or value of a bottle of Champagne | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I found an old bottle of Santa Angela Champagne in my parents pantry. My father recieved it as a ... A: Steven, I would really need to see the bottle to give an accurate valuation, the problem is that ... | |
| Champagne | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Please could you advise me as to whether this 1937 unopened bottle of Dry Imperial Moet Chandon has ... A: Susan, Looking at the picture, the label and foil looks in condition, how is the level of wine in ... | |
| 1949 Medoc | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My dad has just found two unopened bottles of 1949 Chateau Talbot St Julien Medoc in my nan's loft. ... A: Trudi, What a find!! If the level of wine is good, and the label in relativly good condition, I ... | |
| Taittinger 1979 blanc de blanc champagne | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 blanc de blanc taittinger champagne bottle with packaging and I was wondering was an ... A: Kathy, Taitinger are one of the great Champagne houses, the Blanc de Blancs is produced from White ... | |
| 1940 Armagnac wine 375ml | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1940 Armagnac estate bottled 375ml red wine Ste Commerciale du Chateau de Laubade ... A: John, Does the label say that it is a 1940 Armagnac? Often Armagnac producers hold back some of the ... | |
| Cognac | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: David,i have a bottle of cognac that was brought to South Africa during 2nd world war by an Italian ... A: Sarie, Salignac is a very highly respected producer of Cognac, the problem with older bottles is ... | |
| Can I Still Drink This? | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I was given 2 bottles of Sassitti Livio 1996 Brunello di Montalcino 10 years ago and forgot I had ... A: David, Brunello di Montalchino is one of the greatest Italian wines, usually has a long life as it ... | |
| Information on wine | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: We recently received a bottle of 1973 French Red Bordeaux Table Wine and would like to know of its ... A: Michelle, Your Bordeaux wine is from the region of Saint Julien, but it is a lesser known Chateau, ... | |
| Champagne | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: We have two bottles of champagne that have been at the back of a cupboard for years. We have no use ... A: Jane Melnotte is not one of the great Champagne names such as Krug, Moet's Dom Perignon, ... | |
| value of 1989 wine | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have one bottle of Chateau Beauchene, Chateauneuf du Pape. Dominique Vergniaud 84100 Orange ... A: Debbie, As with all older wines the level of wine in the bottle, the condition of the cork/capsule ... | |
| wine: Drinkable? Value? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have several bottles of Hermitage, Cave de tain L'Hermitage Michel Courtial, 1987. Is this ... A: Andrea, Your Hermitage in the United Kingdom, which is where I am based, would have a value at ... | |
| wine found at grandads house | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: the first one says on the label grand vin billette chateua la gordonne 19877 cotes de provence we ... A: Joanna, The bottle of La Gordonne 1987, should be quite drinkable and probably has a high proportion ... | |
| expected life | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have many different wines vintages from 1964 t0 1988. Since I quit drinking in the 80s I still ... A: Trig, Rioja Alta Rserva 1964 has quite a high value, if you can list the others I will give you a ... | |
| ferd pieroth wine | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I Have A white wine which made by ferd pieroth it has the date 1923 written on label. unfortunately ... A: John, The Pieroth Group were renowned in the 70s for direct selling mainly German Wines, in the 80s ... | |
| What is wine worth | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of,Ernest & Julio Gallo Sauvignon Blanc 1988 Limited Release, is it worth any money? ... A: Chris, Gallo is one of the biggest wineries in the world, and in the early days they were renowned ... | |
| value of Champagne bottles | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of Champagne that I would like to sell, can you tell me the approximate value of ... A: Amelia, As I am based in the United Kingdom my estimates are in British Pounds, and based on what I ... | |
| wine | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: and certainly not such an old one. thanks i appreciate your help! danika A: Danika, The 1960 vintage was a very poor one with thin wines that were not expected to mature well, ... | |
| Girard Very Old Cognac | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of Girard & Co Very Old Cognac vintage 1875, Tonnay-Charente, Produce of France, ... A: Anne, Do you think that these bottles are from the period of 1875, if they are then you are looking ... | |
| puisseguin st emilion 1983 | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the above wine the label has 3 barrels on it with a crown above and has what may ... A: Paul, Puisseguin is a sort of off-shoot to St Emilion in Bordeaux France, wines from this region ... | |
| bottle value | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle labeled Bourgogne Irancy, Appellation Bourgogne Controlee, 1992, Mis En Bouteille a ... A: John, You have a very nice bottle from the very small commune of Irancy in Burgundy France, the ... | |
| napoleon cognac | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I will like to know if a have a rare bottle the {nombre limite } is No. HY7517 Napoleon Cognac ... A: Marco, The same answer that I gave to Heather, I have sold them in the UK for over GBP £100, the ... | |
| Oddballs with history? | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a small collection of wine amongst his other collections. He has some Marilyn ... A: Lili, Agian it is very dependant upon condition, if the Mouton Baron are full, and the label is ... | |
| vintage champagne | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I was given a champagne which I can guess is from the 1970's it is called Baron de Beaupre brut, ... A: Ella, Champagne which does not have a Vintage date, is generally produced for fairly early ... | |
| found jose pemartins sherry | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: While cleaning out a garage i ran across several bottles of Jose Pemartins sherry. They in a gold ... A: Lee Ann, Have you any idea of the age of the Sherries, if they are pre-decimal they are worth more, ... | |
| Oddballs with history? | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a small collection of wine amongst his other collections. He has some Marilyn ... A: Lili, The 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon from Algeriadoes not have a huge value, but dependant upon how it ... | |
| Rutherford & C Maderia | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an untouched bottle of Maderia. Will ask my husband to send a picture of the label as I don't ... A: Jill, You have a very interesting bottle, the Gold coins mean that Rutherford & Co won gold medals ... | |
| Vintage Margaux valuations and consumption dates | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bottles of vintage Margaux which I have laid down for a few years. Could you perhaps give ... A: Ted, I would always allow wine of this quality to breath for a couple of hours prior to drinking, ... | |
| Vintage Margaux valuations and consumption dates | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bottles of vintage Margaux which I have laid down for a few years. Could you perhaps give ... A: Ted, You have two very good bottles of Bordeaux, the Tetre has an auction value of around GBP25/35, ... | |
| Rioja | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have got a bottel of Siglo 1970, Rose Garnacho Rose from Bodegas Unidas, but cant find any ... A: Fred, Siglo is one of the best producers in the Rioja region of Spain, the wine is made from the ... | |
| Port valuation | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Fonseca's Finest 1970 Vintage Port-Bottled in Oporto in 1972 and was hoping you ... A: Sophie, Fonseca 1970, is at its best at the moment, its also a very popular one in the UK, the ... | |
| Still good to drink? | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: we have found a bottle of Bersano Friesa D'Asti 1956 stored upright in a garage after a relative ... A: Alan, Friesa D'Asti, is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, the grapes used are 100% ... | |
| Piper Heidsieck Champagne | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of champagne, and was wondering what is is worth. The label reads 1961 Florens-Louis ... A: Jim, If the bottle is as good as you describe, it should have an auction value in the region of ... | |
| Value of Prince De Chabot Napoleon Brandy | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I were recently given a bottle of Fine Armagnac Brandy - Prince De Chabot Napoleon as a ... A: Alex, Spirits once bottled do not change, it is always good practice to store the on the side if ... | |
| wine value | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of red wine, & just wondered if it is worth anything, The label reads Grand vin de ... A: Nicky, Chateau du Castel is a wine from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux in France, the Chateau is ... | |
| Value, if any. | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Yago 1964 Rioja. Is this worth keeping? If so do you have a value for this? A: Ryan, Rioja's have several qualities, the best being "Gran Riserva" and the lowest is a "Crianza" ... | |
| Soviet Wine | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of vintage collection wine from Crimea from 1955 to 1970, with CCCP Ministry of ... A: Susan, I really need some more information or pictures, the area of the Crimea was famous for White ... | |
| moet | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of moet and chandon vintage 1970 could you give me a valuation thank you A: Ian, You don't say if it is a "Dry Imperial" or a "Dom Perignon" if the former it has a value at ... | |
| Wine | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago We purchased a bottle of Chateaux Lascombes Grand cru classe 1982 Margaux for our ... A: Dawn, To buy a bottle of 1982 Chateau Lascombes Margaux, would cost between £60/80, it was a good ... | |
| D.Day wine. | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1993 D.Day 50th anniversary wine from Bordeaux can you tell me what it is worth ... A: John, Anniversary bottles rarely are worth more than originally paid, but there are obviously ... | |
| Girard - Very Old Brandy - Vintage 1904 | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have this bottle of Brandy. The label reads: GIRARD Very Old Brandy Vintage 1904 Girard & Co. ... A: Jeannie, From the picture the bottle looks as good as it could after all the years, to give an ... | |
| Port value | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I've got a cask of warres vintage port, established 1670. I've had it for 26 years now since 1984, ... A: Ben, To give you an accurate value, I need to know exactly the date on the bottles, and also if it ... | |
| Grand Vin de Chateau Latour Pauillac 1987 | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have one bottle of this that I would like to sell - can you give me an indication of it's value ... A: Alison, Condition is the most important aspect of trying to sell high quality wines, have you any ... | |
| wine bottle | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a vintage bottle of wine from vino toscano it is a hurricaine lamp on the lable it says reno ... A: Linda, The Italians are renowned for putting wines in very unusual bottles and containers, ... | |
| White Horse Special Edition Admirals Cup 1987 in Royal Doulton Crystal Ship Decanter | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have the WHITE HORSE Whiskey licensed under the Royal Perth Yacht Club to the Admirals Cup 1987 in ... A: Michael, First of all, your English is not bad at all, and far superior to my German. The best way ... | |
| pieroth wine | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: we have been given a gift of a .75l bottle of edition pieroth,meister's rouge,sekt rot mild,11.5% ... A: Joyce, The Pieroth organisation in the 70s were the Company that initially made a telephone call to ... | |
| 1785 Heidsieck & co | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: For generations now this bottle has been handed down, I only know what the bottle says. Champagne ... A: Lynda, With old bottles the main problem is whether they have a good level of wine in the bottle, ... | |
| OLD German wine | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: .. I just found a bottle of 1964 Bernkasteler Blue Nun Label, Mosselle Wine written under that and ... A: Barbara, Blue Nun in the 60s was a very popular inexpensive wine from Germany. usually fairly sweet ... | |
| wine valuation | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1943 bottle of GH MUMM & Co. Gordon Rouge champagne #804298 and a bottle of romanelli Asti ... A: Helen, With regard to the Mumm's Champagne, as with all older bottles of wine, the condition of the ... | |
| Charles Heidsieck 1964 | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have just found a bottle of the above mentioned champagne. I always thought champagne went off ... A: John, As with all older wines the condition of the label, the level of wine in the bottle, and the ... | |
| Wine | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Could you give me the value of a bottle of 2002 Mount Nebo Cardinal Rouge Dry, wine of the holy ... A: Linda, This is a good wine from the Mount Nebo region, but does not have a very high value, but it ... | |
| question on cognac | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: i found this bottle of sealed hennessy in my grandmothers cabinet and was wondering if you could ... A: Paul, This is a bottle of Hennessy from the 60s or earlier, it was specifically produced in France ... | |
| Cognac Camus Napoleon | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: A grand-dad complimented with me 29 years back French cognac Camus Napoleon.His number 176629.How ... A: Marina, To give you an accurate valuation I would need to have some pictures of the bottle, is the ... | |
| wine value | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 full, unopened bottles of wine, I was wondering what the value of the wine if any. 1. A ... A: Sue, Beginning with the Beaujolais Superiere, Beaujolais is made from 100% Gamay grape variety, and ... | |
| wine worth | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle labeled '1988 chateau corbin michotte. grand cru classe saint emilion grand cru' my ... A: Ashley, Chateau Corbin Michotte is a pleasant wine from theSaint Emilion region of Bordeaux in ... | |
| Golden Cream Sherry,Jimenez Gonzalez Hnos. 1918, Spain, label states 50 years old | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Any value? Still drinkable? How do I tell? ANSWER: Sally, Lets begin with drinkability, older ... A: Sally, I didn't realise that the foil covered the whole of the bottle, so the answer is yes it ... | |
| Bollinger extra vintage 1966 brut | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: This is a half bottle and i wonder if this bottle of champagne would have any value and would it be ... A: Dependant upon condition I would expect a Half-bottle of 1966 Vintage Bollinger to achieve about ... | |
| cherry marnier | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of cherry marnier which I think dates from the 1960s, it is unopened and the bottle ... A: Carol, Your liqueur Cherry Marnier was produced in the 60s, and will still be drinkable as to ... | |
| Golden Cream Sherry,Jimenez Gonzalez Hnos. 1918, Spain, label states 50 years old | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Any value? Still drinkable? How do I tell? A: Sally, Lets begin with drinkability, older sherries do tend to remain drinkable for a very long ... | |
| Italian wine | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a unique bottle of wine at my grandfathers house and wanted to get some information ... A: Michelle, Chianti is a red wine from Tuscany in Italy the principle grape used is one called ... | |
| wine past its prime? | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a case of Grgich Hills 1999 cabernet sauvignon. I'd like to either give the bottles as gifts ... A: Rebecca, What a fantastic case of wine to own, it probably has not peaked yet in maturity and ... | |
| CHAMPAGE: LADY DI'S WEDDING | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been given one bottle of Royal Celebration Cuvee, commemorating the wedding of Charles and ... A: Johna, The Veuve Cliquot that was specially produced to celebrate the wedding of Charles and Diana ... | |
| wine value | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been given several bottles of wine from a friend's grandfather's basement and was wondering ... A: Valerie, You have a small collection of very good wines, the Yquem is worth GBP £12/180, ands will ... | |
| suggestions | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Recently inherited a 1996 La Croix de Chereau, lussac st emilion but not being a wine drinker am at ... A: Paul, What you have is a very nice bottle of St Emilion from the area of Lussac in France, it is a ... | |
| Krug | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: me in 1985 the cork inside seems to have got dry an pieces r in the champagne. Is is now ruined or ... A: Jane, Krug in my opinion is one of the absolutely finest of Champagnes, sadly from your description ... | |
| quality of wine /liquor | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: for taking my E-Mail and I'll appreciate your advice. Yesterday, my mom gave me 2 bottles of a red ... A: James, The Blackstone, which should drink very well is worth in the region of GBP £8/12, and the ... | |
| Champagne & wine | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me the value (and drinkability) of the following: 1. Port - Dow 1963 2. Robertson's ... A: Terence, The Dow's port is still drinkable, and they bring at the moment around £40/60, the ... | |
| Champagne | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of champagne passed down to me from my grandparents, the bottle is endorsed with a ... A: Chris, Any old bottle of genuine Champagne has a value, to determine this, I really need a clear ... | |
| old ceramic cognac bottle/Jean Raffin/France | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering about a yellowish ceramic jug(bottle) with raised lettering Jean Raffin on the ... A: Harriette, Lovely name! A picture would be great, and could possibly enable me to identify your ... | |
| Wine - 30 to 40 years old | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: in cleaning out the home of a deceased relative I cam across a few bottles of wine he had been ... A: Richard, The 1964 Saternes has a value in USD of around $60/80 dependant upon condition of the ... | |
| Bisquit Dubouche & Cie VSOP | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of bisquit dubouche & c the label says VSOP fine champagne cognac 80 proof it also ... A: Annette, With regard to age, its likely that it will be from the 60s, it was a very popular up ... | |
| ruffino riserva ducale chianti wine | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of the above in peoria, illinois, usa. no year on label. produced and bottled by ... A: Robert, Your wine is from the region of Chianti in Tuscany Italy, Ruffina are a long established ... | |
| 1955 Bottle of Wine - Any Value? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: When my mother died I inherited a bottle of wine she had been given on her wedding day and never ... A: Helen, The winemakers Patriarche et Fils are a well renowned French producer of good quality ... | |
| Trying to identify a wine i liked | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: i'm usually not a big fan of red wines, most i've tried are too dry for my taste. However, at a ... A: Linda, From your description the wine doesn't sound like a Lambrusco, which is a slightly sparkling ... | |
| Champagne & 1945 Beaujolais | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: A couple of questions. The first is regarding a bottle of Champagne given to my husband and myself ... A: Marina, The bottle of Champagne could still be drinkable, dependant upon how it has been stored ... | |
| vintage port | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Cockburns 1977 vintage port the lable reads as follows COCKBURNS 1977 NOT ... A: Mark, I have come accross Ports like this before, they are very difficult to value, what will have ... | |
| Wine Discovery | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: While cleaning a basement of an old home I discovered a bottle of Sangria marked 1969, Vino Tinto ... A: George, The simple answer to your question is "no" Sangria is a blend of wine and fruity ... | |
| strange wine bottle | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: hey whilst doing demolition of a house in Australia a strangele shaped bottle wine/liquor bottle was ... A: Richard, Many thanks for the enquiry, the Chianti producers of Tuscany in Italy have for many years ... | |
| old Chabot Napoleon-2 | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: please view back of the Chabot Napoleon Thank you jc A: Jc, I have researched the two bottles of Armagnac, and the values are fairly similar at around GBP ... | |
| wine bottle | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: 1980 Chateau Martinet Saint-Emilion Appellation Saint-Emilion Controlee France A: Rachel, With regard to your first question, possibly is the answer to drinkability, if it has been ... | |
| Camus Celebration Cognac | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: What sort of value for a 750ml bottle Camus Celebration Cognac (seal intact) Serial No.089296 B A: Des, You have a very good bottle of well respected Cognac in good condition, as to value in the UK, ... | |
| Charles Heidsieck Royal Wedding Cuvee | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Does a bottle of Charles Heidsieck Royal Wedding Champagne have any value? The label has 'Royal ... A: Robert, Dependant upon the condition of the Bottle Label and foil capsule that covers the cork it ... | |
| Barenfang liqueur | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: David I have a 0.5l bottle of unopened Barenfang liqueur that is in a glass bottle in the shape of a ... A: Brian, This Vodka based liqueur was produced in Eastern Germany (Prussia) and was supposed to have ... | |
| Biltmore Wine | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Biltmore white wine, bottled 1985. Can you give me an idea of what it is worth ... A: Patsy, You have a bottle from the very early days of Biltmore, they only produced about ten ... | |
| port | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any idea of the valuation. I live in South Africa A: Gayle, Many thanks for your enquiry, KWV have had a good reputation for many years for producing ... | |
| letter | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Napoleon Rouyer Guillet Fondee en 1701 Cognac,I would like to know how much it ... A: Domenic, Many thanks for the pictures, this helps in identifying your Cognac age etc, it is not a ... | |
| Moet | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1937 Moet & Chandon unopened. I notice that on the label the date 1923 has been ... A: Gary, A lot of strange things went on before/during/and after the second world war, the first ... | |
| Saccardi Chianti Classico vintage 1980/ I.L. Ruffino Chianti Classico 1980 | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My father and I have been cleaning out my late great uncles condo and we found three bottles of ... A: Mikal, The bottles of Chianti should still be drinkable as the grape variety used for the majority ... | |
| 1961 Wine from Italy | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My father is the proud owner of a 1961 bottle of Frescobaldi Chianti Superiore. It was imported by ... A: Jennifer, You have a very interesting if not massive bottle of wine, the Marchesi de Frescobaldi ... | |
| Seeking info | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of red wine that was received as a gift. Bottle is green and is in a basket. The ... A: Judi, Your wine is a bottle of Chianti from Tuscany in Italy, they made thousands of these bottles ... | |
| Moet & Chandon Millesime Blanc 1996 vintage | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Is this ok to drink? It's been stored in a cellar at my parents since they first got it when it ... A: Annette, If it has been cellared since purchased it should be fine, a lot of people think that ... | |
| Wine | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bottles of Simi Vineyard, Sonoma Cabernet from the Hotel Del Monte Selection vintage of ... A: Julie, You have quite a rarity, Simi has been producing wine for well over 100 years, 1935 was a ... | |
| 1986 Chateau Musseau | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Grand vin De Bordeaux 1986 Chateau Musseau - Fronsac.Could you please let me know ... A: Norman, The fact it has been kept at room temperature is a detriment in that it can prematurly age ... | |
| Australian codes | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an old "Champagne," label says "Seppelt Great Western Imperial Reserve." Probably non ... A: Keith, You have an interesting bottle, French Champagne sometimes does keep for 30 years, but has ... | |
| Italian Wine | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 72cl bottle of Moscato Spumante "Royalist" wine 1981. This was bottled for The Victoria ... A: Joyce, Possibly is the answer, some collectors of Charles & Diana memerobilia could be interested, ... | |
| Courvoisier Brandy | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: David, I have a bottle of Courvoisier brandy with the date of 1875 on the label on the neck of the ... A: Marilyn, I would really need to have a look at it, but it sounds very exiting, if the date is ... | |
| Cognac bottle | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: we have in the family a Cognac bottle : "Gonzalez & Co Cognac,Paris 1889 Medaillé d'or, Exposition ... A: Diane, I suspect this is a bottle of Spanish Brandy that won a prize at a competition in Paris in ... | |
| value of wine | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: could you please tell us if this bottle of wine is worth anything. 1995 Chateau De Ricaud 1eres ... A: Pauline, Your wine is from an area of Bordeaux in France that is renowned for the production of ... | |
| price of my wines | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I would be so grateful if you could give me a price for my 3 wines. The first is is Valieri Barolo ... A: Tara, Out of the three the Barolo is the best, it should have a UK value in the region of £40/60, ... | |
| Crystal Rose' | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bottles. 1988 and 1989. What is the shelf life? Are they still good. And what are they ... A: Paul, Roederer Crystal is one of the most sought after champagnes, and to have a 1988 and 1989, is ... | |
| wine valuation | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bottles of wine, one Marques De Riscal Elciego Alava 1971 and the other a Chateau Fonrogue ... A: Steve, Two quite interesting bottles of wine, the Riscal is made from the grape variety ... | |
| Valuation and Drinkability | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have bottle of Penfolds Grange South Australia Shiraz (vintage 1996, bottled 1997). I am ... A: David, I am very envious of your lovely bottle of Grange, the value in the UK for auction purposes ... | |
| Fiori Alpini | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: & E. Baitz. I was just wondering how much this bottle is worth? i cant find much information on it ... A: Brodie, This liqueur is still available, certainly in Italy, and yours looks in good condition, I ... | |
| Valuation of cognac | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm in England, Sussex to be precise. I have a bottle of Martell's Cordon Bleu Fine Liqueur Cognac ... A: Penny, I aloso reside in the UK Bath to be exact, as with all things condition is everything, ... | |
| Bordeaux Wine 50th Anniversay D Day | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I too, have an unopened commemorative decorated bottle of Bordeaux Wine that I brought from Paris in ... A: Moni, I'm afraid commemorative bottles do not attract high prices generally, my best advice would ... | |
| Port | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if there is any value in the Horse Series Port from Australia from the ... A: Terry, If you have the boxed seies from 1976/1980 then this retails at the moment at 250 Australian ... | |
| 1998 Bordeaux valuation | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: . I have recently come upon a 1998 France World cup commemorative bordeaux, emblazoned with the ... A: Adrian, You are correct in your assumptions, it will not be a superb wine, most countries involved ... | |
| Mukuzani | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: A friend has a bottle of Mukuzani No 4 given to him by his late father many years ago. The label is ... A: Jim, You are correct in all your assumptions, if the wine level was good and the general condition ... | |
| 1967 Beaujolais Superieur | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Beaujolais Superieur 1967, Vins De France, Produce of France, never opened, ... A: Yveline, Beaujolais is made from a grape variety known as "Gamay", this produces quite a light red ... | |
| Valuation of Cherry Marnier | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 bottle of Marnier- Lapostolle Cherry Marnier,43%proof,50+ years old,with original box, ... A: Barbara, This was and still is produced by the Company that makes the famous Grand Marnier Orange ... | |
| Unopened and still sealed bottle of VAT 69 | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning Mr. Baines, Again I have a question for you as your experience helped tremendously when ... A: Trixie, Your Vat 69 bottle sounds definitly from the 60s, these are sought after by collectors, ... | |
| Lanson Black Label Brute Champagne | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, please could you tell me if a bottle of the above champagne which I have had in my ... A: Trixie, I think it could be as you suggest, flat and a little insipid, but with wine you never ... | |
| Penfolds Grange Bin 95 | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the above that I want to open and have with a beautiful home cooked meal. Is ... A: Jacqui, A wine of that depth and intensity needs substantial food, I would enjoy it with a Game ... | |
| Lanson Black Label Brute Champagne | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, please could you tell me if a bottle of the above champagne which I have had in my ... A: Trixie, Unfortunatly it would be very detrimental to the wine, if it hadn't been on its side, as to ... | |
| Limited edition Cabinet Sauvignon | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a bottle of wine that was given to us 25 years ago and know nothing about it or if it is ... A: Mike, Its unusual to have a bottle like yours in the UK, nearly all vineyards produce a wine for ... | |
| Lanson Black Label Brute Champagne | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, please could you tell me if a bottle of the above champagne which I have had in my ... A: Trixie, As to value, if the bottle has a year date then it would have a value of £60/80, without ... | |
| KWV 1960 Muscadel | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of KWV 1960 Muscadel 447347 CERTIFIED KS202, do you know if someone will be ... A: Leon, If you can find an auction house in your area they may be able to sell it for you, if the ... | |
| Dom Perignon 1928 | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1928 Dom Perignon. I was considering selling it but don't no where to ... A: Michael, Dependant upon the external condition and the level of wine in the bottle, if all are ... | |
| Royal Salute | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought my husband a 21 year old bottle of Chivas Regal Royal Salute for his 21st birthday in 1981. ... A: Penny, The present value in the UK is around GBP £80/90, thats a retail price, for auction purposes ... | |
| Bon Frere 1973 | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Today, while cleaning in my fathers house, I found a bottle of Bon Frere 1973 Grand Vin Rouge ... A: Joseph, The wine is from a "mass production" of French table wine that dominated the market in the ... | |
| champagne | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: How long will this keep without going 'off'? Brut Millesime - 'Elabore par champagne jeanmaire - ... A: Mary, this is a Champagne of reasonable quality, and should still be drinkable, but it will not ... | |
| Anjou White 1961 | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a full unopened bottle of the above. Does it have any value and, more importantly, is it ... A: Graham, Anjou is renowned for rose wines but they also make quite a lot of white as well, both the ... | |
| Old wine worth it to drink? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: For my birthday, I received a bottle of 1987 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon. The bottle itself is very ... A: Stephanie, Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon is classed as the Chateau Mouton Rothschild of America, ... | |
| Old wine | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have today been given two bottle's of labless wine. My sister is a diver and her friend gave her ... A: Daniel, A picture of the bottles would more than likely determine the age aspect, as to contents, ... | |
| Korbel Brandy 1989 | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I received a limited edition 750 ml bottle of Korbel Brandy. I was told the bottle were hand ... A: Mike, The Company that produces your Brandy is about the 9th largest wine producer in the USA, the ... | |
| Kelt Tour Du Monde XO 1990 | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Kelt Tour Du Monde XO Cognac from the inaugural year 1990 with certificate in the ... A: Joe, Possibly there could be collectors who may pay a higher price, is yours in a flask shaped ... | |
| How much | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1987 Beaujolais red wine, can you please tell me how much it is worth? A: Muttiah, Beaujolais is from a specific region in the centre of France, it is produced from a grape ... | |
| Kelt Tour Du Monde XO 1990 | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Kelt Tour Du Monde XO Cognac from the inaugural year 1990 with certificate in the ... A: Joe, Kelt is a special Cognac which is "Ocean Matured" originally the barrels were put onto sailing ... | |
| Liebfraumilch | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have three bottles of wine from my parents' house and I do not know if they are of any value or if ... A: Teresa, The Liebfraumilch is not worth a great deal, probably only 4/5 dollars, but the other two ... | |
| age of Courvoisier | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of V.S.O.P. Courvoisier that is still in the box. I know it was purchased prior to ... A: Debra, If your Cognac was pre 1970, having the Alcohol content expressed as "Proof" then it would ... | |
| Narcel Maurin CognacSelectionne | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Nearly 20 years ago I received this unopened bottle as a birthday gift with a card telling me that ... A: Jack, Is there any possibility you could email a picture, with emphasis on the date of 1935, its ... | |
| World Cup Wine | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Not sure if I've picked the correct section as this is the first time I've used this site, so sorry ... A: Jane, Its quite likely that a lot of the South African wine producers have or will be producing ... | |
| value of and drinkability | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have found a 750ML bottle of Trakia Cabernet Sauvignon with a vintage date of 1977 stating it is a ... A: Carol, Dependant upon how it has been stored over the years will determine its drinkability, in ... | |
| champagne | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to sell a 75cl bottle of Bollinger R.D. 1979 champagne and wonder whether I could get an ... A: Hannah, Christies recently sold 3 bottles of 1979 RD for around £375, but I don't know what ... | |
| camus napoleon purchased in 1968 in Moscow | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine received a Camus Napoleon bottle as a gift. The bottle is said to be purchased in ... A: Aleksander, Camus is a well respected Cognac producer, ones from the 60s are searched for by ... | |
| wine | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Hi i have a bottle of 2007 graf istvan (red) and i would like to know the value of this bottle of ... A: Ross, You have a bottle of Romanian red wine, its a very pleasant soft Merlot Cabernet blend, ... | |
| value of Camus Napolean Cognac in Baccarat | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have this decanter with its case. It is marked 80% proof 4/5qt. how does 80% proof compare to 40% ... A: Suzanne, You have a wonderful bottle of Cognac, when decimalisation was introduced 70 proof was 40% ... | |
| Bollinger | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: An old friend of mine recently passed away, and I am helping his widow with his affairs etc. ... A: Paul, As you say in your email it looks in good condition, it is sought after, and if the level of ... | |
| Valuation | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a limited edition commemorative world cup shape jeroboam sized bottle containing g 3 liters ... A: Mick, The main value is in the wine in the bottle, if it is as good condition as you point out, ... | |
| Justerini & Brooks rare scotch whisky | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have found a 3000ML un-opened bottle Justerini %26 Brooks rare scotch whisky in my fathers spirit ... A: Felicity, Many thanks for your enquiry, J & B as it became known was originally made for the ... | |
| petite liquorelle sparkling dessert wine | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: my dad want's to know when it was bottled and if it is worth somthing A: Nick, Petite Liquorelle was an attempt by Moet and Chandon the big Champagne producer to make a ... | |
| Courvoisier Cognac | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an un-opened bottle of Courvoisier cognac (see picture). I would like to have an idea of the ... A: Vince, I cannot find the actual year when it was produced but you are correct in your assumption ... | |
| Napoleon Cognac cour imperiale | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Kathy on 1/3/2010 asked about the same bottle of Napoleon Courvoisier- Gold with black she asked ... A: Mike, Its a 60s bottling and I have seen an identical one in the UK at a wine shop in the last ... | |
| Valuation Question | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 bottle of J Schram champagne. It is a 2001 limited release, bottle number 200. I am ... A: Gayla, I am in Croatia on holiday at the moment and do not have the facility to do the research, ... | |
| Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of BRUT 1970 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin commemorating the Queens Silver Jubilee. Would ... A: Ngaire, Collectors do have an interest in bottles like yours, and as always condition is ... | |
| Metaxa | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old sealed bottle of Metaxa, established 1888 with label "Grandprix", San Francisco ... A: Debbie, You have a very interesting bottle of Greek brandy, the 92 proof means that it can be dated ... | |
| value of Celebrity Cellars Holiday Red unwine | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Celebrity Cellars Holiday Red unwine that has a picture of Jerry Garcia on the ... A: John, These collectors edition bottles have a limited following, but some people do search for ... | |
| valuation of piper-heidsieck | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I was given a 25+ year old bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry champagne in it's orginal box and ... A: Edie, Piper Heidsieck is one of the foremost Champagnes of the last century, yours looks in superb ... | |
| how long unopened wine last | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have several bottles of unopened wine and other spirits. The wine is both Red and white they have ... A: Lisa, The Liqueurs, Spirits, and Sake will be fine as anything with a high alcohol content lasts ... | |
| rose wine | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Hi i have a bottle ofrose wine 1961 on the neck of the bottle made by feuerheerd brothers co lmd it ... A: Dave, The Feuerheerd Brothers sold their business in the 30s, Portuguese Rose does not acheive the ... | |
| Offley Porto Duke of Oporto | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been given a bottle of Rich Tawny which "looks" old. It has number on a white label on the ... A: John, Tawny Port as a general rule does not have the value of Vintage port, without more ... | |
| Cognac | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the value of this 1954 Cognac.It was given to me to be put toward a ... A: Kevin, Overall it looks in good condition, I am involved in valuing the same sort of items for ... | |
| 1976 Bottle of Pieroth | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been given a Bottle of 1976 Cotnari Feteasca Edelbeerenlese-CIB. I was wondering if ... A: Nicky, The Pieroth Group specialised in direct selling of wine, they contacted prospective clients ... | |
| Fully sealed bottle of Benedictine Liqueur | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a fully sealed (in tact) bottle of D.O.M. Le Directeur/ BÉNÉDICTINE Liqueur made and bottled ... A: Karen, Your bottle is probably from the 50s or 60s, and in the UK would have a value for auction ... | |
| ferreira port | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: my husband was given many years ago a bottle of ferreira port. its an older label with the bird logo ... A: Sue, Its very difficult to pinpoint an accurate date with these, sometimes it is cork dated, but ... | |
| commemorative port | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Tawny Port selected by H G Brown and sons pty ltd to commemorate the official ... A: Hannah, Commemorative bottles are usually sought by collectors rather than wine officianados, as ... | |
| Sweet red wines | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I do not like Dry Red Wine. My friends make fun of me because I drink Lambusco. I mainly drink red ... A: Phyllis, By virtue of the way they are made a lot of Red wines do tend to be dry, it is the tannin ... | |
| 1964 chateau Pailhas | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I was given a bottle of red wine 1964 L'ABBE BENIN Chateau Pailhas from Saint Emilion and I was ... A: Glenn, Basically whilst you have a very good bottle of wine, 46 years in the bottle is a very long ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: We have been given a bottle of 1960 Margaux Chateau-Palmer Medoc. Is it worth anything or should we ... A: Sue Chateau Palmer is a third growth Bordeaux wine from the Margaux region, Sichel %26 Co were at ... | |
| value of 1979 rare piper-heidsieck in original wrapping and box | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what the value would be for a bottle of 1979 Piper- Heidsieck RARE in the ... A: Marianne, You have a very high quality and quite rare bottle of Champagne, if the condition is ... | |
| help with age and value. | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Pedro Domecoq Carlos I Brandy in the cork box never opened. It very old as I ... A: William, Pedro Domecq is probably the biggest brandy producer in Spain, and the company is very ... | |
| Cognac | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the value of this 1954 Cognac.It was given to me to be put toward a ... A: Kevin, This is a Suguinot Cognac, he was a good and respected producer, I couldn't seee the date of ... | |
| Value of filled Baccarat decanter Louis XIII w | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: My Baccarat Decanter Is Remy martin Louis XIII brand 4/5 Qt Rarest Reserve 88 proof. It is in the ... A: Suzanne, What a superb bottle of Cognac, in 1982 I had a similar bottle in my Wine Shop in the UK, ... | |
| FIRST BOTTLE OF MATEUS ROSE | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the FIRST MATEUS ROSE BOTTLE from back in the 1940's. It is labeled as a PRODUCE ... A: Jack, Mateus Rose was first introdced in Portugal in 1942, the into the UK in the early 50s, I am ... | |
| wine valuation | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of Clocher de Saint Emilion 1975-the label is worn but almost complete but ... A: John, Clocher de St Emilion is not a classified growth of the region, but it obviously has the ... | |
| Calvet Chateau Sauman 1964 | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been given a bottle of Chateau Sauman, Cotes De Bourge, 1964, (which it states on a small ... A: Helene, Calvet have been an excellent reputable Company over the years, its rare to find a Cotes de ... | |
| price of wine | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of Leoville-Barton 1937,St Julien,Bordeaux and a bottle of Dows port 1960. i found ... A: Martin, I will still stand by the previous estimate, but you must bear in mind that when valuing ... | |
| price of wine | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of Leoville-Barton 1937,St Julien,Bordeaux and a bottle of Dows port 1960. i found ... A: Martin, Dependant upon condition, meaning are the labels OK the level of wine and the capsule on ... | |
| J.G josephine fine champagne cognac | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 boxed bottles of J.g Monnet josephine fine champagne cognac and have'nt really any idea of ... A: Valerie, To assist me in iving you a valuation, could you please have a look at one of the bottles ... | |
| Chateau Bonneau | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a case of 12 of the above wine, vintage 1983, bottled by Adet Seward. It is Cru Bourgois ... A: Martin, Cru Bourgois can be a very good value wine, this one is from a good producer, but they do ... | |
| 1974 Dom Perignon | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a bottle of 1974 Dom Perignon. I wondered if it was worth anything and if it ... A: Emily, What a very nice present to recieve, Dom Perignon is a fantastic Champagne, one of the ... | |
| Offley Porto Duke of Oporto | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Offley Porto Duke of Oporto rich tawny . I bought in Portugal in 1990, there is ... A: Michael, Tawny Port has an alcohol content of 20% so it will still be very good to drink, they last ... | |
| Bottle of Champagne from Buckingham Palace | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to find information on a bottle of champagne my husband brought home from London. ... A: Brittni, The Champagne is one that the Palace has selected to be their recognised Champagne, it is ... | |
| champagne | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Will it be drinkable/is it worth anything? My father who died in 1954 bought this for my 21st. ... A: Michael, Unfortunately I feel that the Champagne will be well past its best, it could still ... | |
| Blue Nun Rare antique wine bottle | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I found the blue nun wine bottle I have in the shape of a praying nun with a handle and the company ... A: Michele, You are quite correct in your assumption that this is quite a rare bottle, probably from ... | |
| Wine value | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Louis jadot 2003 Bourgogne Pinot noir and would like to find a stockist for more or a ... A: Lisa, At the present time if you can find a bottle of the 2003 it would cost retail in the region ... | |
| Rouyer Guillet Cognac 1865 | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Rouyer Guillet Cognac 1865 that is unopened. I was wondering if anyone knows a ... A: Alex, You have a much sought after bottle of Cognac, in the 19th century Guillet was a renowned ... | |
| Value of a Vintage Champagne | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: When we moved into our home several years ago, a bottle of 1943 Pol Clement Champagne was left in a ... A: Kathleen, Many thanks for your enquiry, 1943 is a vey auspicious year for me as it is my birth ... | |
| congnac | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I found an old 4/5 quart unopened of DE St ROBERT Cognac. It was imported by Robinson-Lloyd Ltd. It ... A: Ken, With regard to your Cognac, the producer has disappeared over the years, I suspect it is from ... | |
| 1949 Port | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I received a bottle of 1949 KWV Port wine Broberg superior I just wanted to know anything about ... A: Michael, It is actually a fortified South African wine, the Portuguese are the only ones who have ... | |
| 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon by Chamonix Wine Estate, SA | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: is this wine still drinkable and is it of any value ? It was stored in its original wooden wine box ... A: Maryna, Many thanks for your email, your wine has a value in the region of GBP30/50 and should ... | |
| Vintage Port | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I hope that you may be able to help me, I have some vintage port which I may be interested in ... A: Nigel, The Fonseca is much in demand at the moment, and sells well, I would put an estimate of GBP ... | |
| aged golden sherry | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a full unopened bottle of 1943 Andalucia brand medium golden sherry. This was ... A: Darryl, As far as the sherry being drinkable, it is a possibility, but it may have thrown some ... | |
| wines | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: In the 70s my wife and i were big wine drinkers we bought the following wines which we still have. I ... A: Harold, Out of the selection that you list, the Beeranauslese could possibly be still drinkable, ... | |
| Siglo wine | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1961 Siglo Red wine bottle, in a wooden carved statue box of a Saint. Any idea of what it's ... A: Ben, Siglo is a very well respected Spanish Wine producer, the one you have in a carved wooden box ... | |
| 3 vintage (full) bottles of liquor | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I discovered these bottles at an estate sale. I was wondering what sort of values they might have. ... A: Will, Kirschwasser, is a spirit made from a second or third pressing of the grapes, so all the best ... | |
| 3 vintage (full) bottles of liquor | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I discovered these bottles at an estate sale. I was wondering what sort of values they might have. ... A: Will, They are all pre 1960, possibly 50s, and the value I quoted took into account the condition ... | |
| 3 vintage (full) bottles of liquor | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I discovered these bottles at an estate sale. I was wondering what sort of values they might have. ... A: Will, Thanks for the enquiry, could you email me the alcohol content of each one, the volume of ... | |
| 1988 Perrier Jouet Set with 4 glasses | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Baines, I have a 1988 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Set with 4 wine glasses and was wondering the ... A: Liz, Everything looks in very good condition, which is a very important factor when trying to sell ... | |
| produce of germany | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any information on a bottle of wine that I just picked up. The wine is ... A: Jason, Its a very interesting question, and begins with your tastes, if you like a particular taste ... | |
| produce of germany | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any information on a bottle of wine that I just picked up. The wine is ... A: Jason, Many thanks for your email, you have a dry Moselle wine from the town of Piesport, the grape ... | |
| Linie Aquavit | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Loiten's Linie Aquavit. I purchased it in 1979. Can you give an approximate ... A: Rebecca, Loitens Linie aquavit is one of Norways most famous, a very strongly flavoured spirit, ... | |
| 1937 bottle of wine | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been given a 1937 bottle of Chateau de Camensac haut medoc, I wondered if it was worth ... A: Jean, Chateau de Camensac has had a rather chequered career over the years, but has always tried to ... | |
| courvoisier napoleon cognac | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the mentioned cognac, it has a number on the front being AN 4312. Could you ... A: Suzanne, The number does not mean a great deal other than to the Courvoisier Company, does the ... | |
| 1915 champagne | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: After recently house clearing at my grandmothers I came across a bottle of what I believe may be ... A: Russ, In 1915 there was a huge First World War battle in the Champagne region of france, it is ... | |
| Moet | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping if you couls advise me whether the handpainted bottle of Moet en Chandon I recieved as ... A: Amanda, I would like to see a picture of it as this sounds quite unusual, an ordinary bottle of ... | |
| Cesari Amarone Bottle deformation? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: David, I recently (4/12/10) read your comments on 1977 Cesari Amarone. I too came by a bottle of ... A: Peter, For many years now Cesari have used the slightly frosted bottle with an odd bulge in the ... | |
| Hine and Fontpinot cognacs | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 cases of Hine "Triomphe" cognac circa 1980, 3 cases unopened and stored on their side at ... A: Tim, You have some very good Cognac, Hine is one of my personal favourites, my estimate of value ... | |
| 2 old wines | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 bottles of each of the following. Are they drinkable, and what are they worth? 1. 1967 ... A: Chris, With older wines a great deal depends upon how they have been stored, the level of wine in ... | |
| Hoopers Rare Port | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Port that has the following information on a large black label on the front of a ... A: Jane, This sounds very much like a pre/post second world war Port, the stars relate to the quality, ... | |
| wine | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited 2 mini bottles of wine. Never been opened. Both are 2oz bottles of Chianti.They ... A: Ranada, Most of the wine and spirit producers make miniatures of their wares for special occasions ... | |
| champagne | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Please can you help. I have had a bottle of Pol Roger champagne for over 25years.It was said to be ... A: Dina, Your champagne will more than likely not be drinkable, but could still have some value, I ... | |
| bisquit privilege cognac | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I was given this bottle and am looking for more information about it. I found it selling at online ... A: Bill, The Privilege cognac is rare, I suspect the Decanter is a Baccarat or similar, however the ... | |
| whisky | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Haigs dimple whisky in a three sided box approx 50years old the box is in good condition and the ... A: Bob, If the bottle has a "clip-cap" and the volume is classed as fluid ounces, and the alcohol ... | |
| Wine value.. drinkability.? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: David, I have a bottle of Siglo Gran Vino Tinto De Rioja it is encased in burlap and in ... A: Harry, Siglo is one of the most respected wine producers in Rioja, Tinto is one of the first steps ... | |
| bisquit privilege cognac | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I was given this bottle and am looking for more information about it. I found it selling at online ... A: Bill, The bottle is very rare, and will drink superbly as Cognacs do not change once bottled, the ... | |
| cognac | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: ozs. A: Anthony, The bottle of Hine you have is one from the 60s, the 70 proof means that it is 40% ... | |
| Hoopers rare Port | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Like the enquiry listed already on the Internet I too have a bottle of hoopers vintage port but I ... A: Janet, Is there a year date on the port, if not the indication may be that it is a former version ... | |
| re:royal 1981 bollinger champagne | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of bollinger champagne commemorating the wedding of Charles and Diana. It was ... A: Shane, The Bollinger that was used for the Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana was a Bollinger RD, ... | |
| Valuations | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding the values of each of these wines, can you help? Cousino Macul ... A: Justine, All the wines you list are basically good wines, none have a great value, I think the best ... | |
| Where to sell and price guidence | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My brother has a sealed never opened bottle of Moet%26 Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon 1982 1.5L . He ... A: A G, You don't say which country you reside in, I am in the United Kingdom, and if a Magnum of Dom ... | |
| very old port | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of C. Da Silva Port in EXCELLENT condition. It's a 1 pt 9 oz bottle and ... A: Bob, In answer to your first question about whether it is safe to drink, it should be safe, but ... | |
| Wine value | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My father has a bottle of Chateau Coufran Haut-Medoc Grand Vin Recolte. It has the year 1966 on the ... A: Fran, The bottle of Coufran has a value in the region of £20/30, but a lot depends upon condition, ... | |
| Cognac | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited an Anniversary (100 years) 4/5 of a quart bottle, 82 Proof, of J G Monnet & Co. ... A: Patricia, Thank-you for the extra information, the Fine Champagne, denotes the area in the Cognac ... | |
| 1980 Fonreaud Valuation | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: we have a 1980 Chateau Fonreaud Listrac Medoc bottle. Is it worth selling please or shall I let my ... A: Jo, Chateau Fonreaud is a very good quality Cru Bourgois from Listrac, the year was not one of the ... | |
| Cognac | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited an Anniversary (100 years) 4/5 of a quart bottle, 82 Proof, of J G Monnet & Co. ... A: Patricia, You have a very interesting bottle of Cognac, is there any date at all of the ... | |
| Fess Parker Wines | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I found out Fess Parker passed away March 18. I bought my brother in law a bottle of Fess Parker ... A: Nora, Fess Parker was often criticised for being yet another film star making wine for a hobby, but ... | |
| 1943 Taittanger Champagne | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a unopen 1943 Taittanger that was given to me in 1977. I am interested in its history, rating ... A: John, 1943 is a very auspicious date for me personally as it is my birth year, the Champagne you ... | |
| Cognac | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle(unopened and in original wood box) of Denis Mounie Reserve Speciale 150eme ... A: David, Initially a few photographs could be of great assistance, its possible send more than one to ... | |
| wine | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: just wondering we have a bottle of langenlonsheimer sonnenborn by ferdinand pieroth its celebrating ... A: Tony, The Peiroth Group are/were a direct seling organisation based in Germany, who contacted ... | |
| Chivas Royal Salute 21 | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 750 ml bottle of Chivas Royal Salute 21 that my grandmother had in her cellar for a number ... A: Jennifer, From your description I think I am right in assuming that the Royal Salute is bottled in ... | |
| cognac | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Have recently finished a bottle of Regnier Majestic Cognac (Cointreau, France) - must have had it a ... A: Anna, One of my favourite brandies that is very smooth is a Cognac by the name of "HINE" the ... | |
| Cognac | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle(unopened and in original wood box) of Denis Mounie Reserve Speciale 150eme ... A: David, I have done some brief research on your bottle but have been unable to trace your particular ... | |
| dow's 1977 vintage port | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: could you please let me know the value of the following:- dow's 1977 silver jubilee vintage port ... A: Frank, Since the recession we have found that Port is in demand, and achives the top end estimates ... | |
| Torres 1949 Gran Coronas Red Dry Wine | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1949 Torres Gran Coronas Red Dr. Wine Reserv A wine. It says it was produced & ... A: Allena, Miguel Torres has been at the forefront, and a huge pioneer in wine for more than half a ... | |
| collingwood premiership port | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 2bottles of 1990 premiership port unopened. 1 has a black lid & the other has a white lid. ... A: Cora, Port is a protected name for a fortified wine from Portugal, in the case of yours it is a ... | |
| commemorative bottle wine value | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been given one bottle of Royal Celebration Cuvee, commemorating the wedding of Charles and ... A: Brenda, The value of wines is directly related to its condition, if your battle has a clear ... | |
| Worth of Champagne | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of a MAGNUM of 1979 Renee Lalou? Thank you. A: Moyra, Many thanks for your question, obviously condition is everything, if the foil thet covers ... | |
| value of elephant wine bottle | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a painted italian wine probably from the 1960 or 1970's. Still is sealed. Came from casa ... A: Jane, As you suggested, the wine probably has no value, and I suspect it will not be drinkable by ... | |
| Royal Wedding Day Wine - Charles & Diana | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Can you please let me know what the value of this bottle of wine is: The bottle is clearly marked - ... A: Paul, A lot of wine producers bottle wines for special occasions, some are in special bottles ... | |
| old madeira wine | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a wicker covered squat shaped bottle of Old Madeira Wine. it is Malmsey Solera 1920. H M ... A: Lynsey, Malmsey is the sweetest of the Madeiran fortified wines, these are wines that have had the ... | |
| Any idea for the price? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: You can see pictures here: http://img709.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=87598531.jpg I will appreciate ... A: Andrew, With regard to your Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac, I would say because it is a specially ... | |
| wine valuations | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Received the following wines and would like to know their valuations. Could you possibly assist in ... A: Renee, I have had a look at the wines you have listed, they are nearly all in the same value ... | |
| Out of interest... | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have recently come into the posession of a bottle of red wine, that hasn't had the best looking ... A: Andrew, Your wine sounds like one from the late 60s to early 70s, in those days French wine was ... | |
| valuation | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have had since 1989 a 2 bottle Box set of Ernest and Julio Gallo containing 1 x sauvignon blanc ... A: Freddie, The wines do not have a great value, only a few pounds, but may still be drinkable, my ... | |
| At the back of the cupboard | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: i recently found 2 bottles of champagne i dont think they are anything too special but out of ... A: Melissa, The two "champagnes" could still be drinkable, particularly the magnum, but do not have a ... | |
| Moet Champagne Jeroboam | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: twenty years ago I received a bottle of three liters champagne moet chandon brut imperial with a red ... A: Nadine, Thanks for your enquiry regarding a Jeroboam of Moet & Chandon, If it is in good condition ... | |
| Value of the following | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have the following and wondered if there was a valueation you could put on them. 1) Bottle of REAL ... A: Mike, Thanks for your email, my valuations are Auction estimates in GBP, and a lot depends upon the ... | |
| wine,beer, spirits | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: David, Of these three, assuming we already know that alcohol in excess is unhealthy, which one would ... A: Bud, Perhaps becoming a "wino" is not such a bad idea, wines are produced from grapes by a simple ... | |
| Touraine-Amboise | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine I am wondering about. On it's label it read's "Touraine-Amboise", "Domaine ... A: Ryan, Winemakers often produce "Celebration" bottles for special occasions, I would suspect this is ... | |
| brandy valuation | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of bisquit dubouch cognac grade fine champagne extra vieille 70% %26 would like to ... A: Carl, It sounds as though this is a 1960s bottle, could you either send me a couple of pictures, or ... | |
| wine value | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine from Pieroth wine imports dated 1980 Frauenkirchner Steingang white Eiswein ... A: Katherine, The Peiroth Group were a direct selling organisation about 20/30 years ago, they tended ... | |
| Wine valuation | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a keen wine collector and drinker, and have a bottle in my rack that my father gave me some ... A: Christopher, I don't know if you realise what you have, Max Schubert was the winemaker for Penfolds ... | |
| 1975 lanson red label champagne | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: hi i was wondering if this champagne has any value any help would be appreciated A: Bridget, You have a fairly unusual bottle of Champagne, Black Label is common in the UK but not Red ... | |
| 1975 chateau lafite rothschild | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: This is a bottle that was given to me over 15 years ago. The name made me think it was something ... A: Peter, Lafite is one of the 5 greatest wines from Bordeaux, it is always in demand, 1975 was not ... | |
| Bottle of Port-Prince Charles & Lady Di | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: How much would this boxed bottle of 1981 Vintage Port 750ml be?- Prince Charles & Lady Di wedding - ... A: Janelle, You do not say who has produced it, which could have a bearng on the value, a lot of these ... | |
| What is the value of 1811 Cognac Champagne | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: It has a label on the back stating that it was "imported by United Spirit & Wine Import Corp, 890 ... A: Terry, If it is genuinely 1811 then you have a very interesting and valuable bottle, not only was ... | |
| Adams port plus louis roederer rose champagne | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My father died 4 years ago and we have found a lot of very old champagne and port and would like to ... A: Hazel, The two Ports have an auction value of at least £60/80 each, and the Louis Roederer (is it ... | |
| wine valuation | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Sir, would you be able to provide a valuation on South African Red wines? I have 4 bottles, 1976 ... A: Dylan, The four wines from the Nalle valley should be worth in GBP in the region of £40/60 each, ... | |
| cognac and martini value | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I should like to know the value the following wines and liquors.Thank you very much. Martini and ... A: Carlos, The Martini I am unable to turn-up any information at all, your 1937 Armagnac could have a ... | |
| "Napoleon Hine Extra Fine Cognac" | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently discovered while clearing out my parents house, a boxed bottle of Napoleon Hine Extra ... A: CJ, Hine has had a reputation of being one of the best Cognacs in the region for many years, and is ... | |
| courvoisier | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of courvoisier old liqueur cognac , which also has a label on saying by appointment ... A: Richard, I would either need to see it or a picture to give an accurate valuation, but one thing I ... | |
| cognac camus napoleon | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i have i bottle numbered 236318 AP with a further reference HNLDNP. could you ple advise as to its ... A: John, Is the Cognac in a Baccarat Crystal Decanter or a normal bottle, if its in the decanter and ... | |
| age and value query | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: do you know how old the bottle of vat69 is in the photo and if it has a value? i dont seem to be ... A: Jon, Thank you for the picture of the VAT 69, this has always been a popular blended whisky, which ... | |
| Napolean Congac | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the above and wondered what (if anything) it is worth. The bottle is a ring ... A: Lou, Could you send me a picture or details of the producer which should be on the label, it sounds ... | |
| Royal celebration cuvee | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have several bottles of this champagne: Veuve clicquot ponsardin - royal celebration cuvee - brut ... A: Graziano, You have a good "rare" Champagne, a sensible estimate for auction purposes in the UK ... | |
| Saint Ferdinand 1979 pinot noir | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: any info on this wine would be greatly appreciated cheers A: Terry, Ets Saint Ferdinand, part of the Pieroth direct selling group, they used to make an ... | |
| 1961 Moet Chandon | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you but I have found a bottle of 1961 Moet Chandon Dry Imperial in my Mothers drinks ... A: Craig, As with all bottles of some age, condition is all important along with the level of wine in ... | |
| moet & Chandon | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1982 Dry Imperial Moet & Chandon champagne that I recieved as an 18th birthday ... A: Carol, Your Champagne should be still drinkable, and does have a value, but not a great deal, ... | |
| Jouvet Pouilly-Fuisse' | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: David, Mu wife and I are coming up on our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We used to enjoy Jouvet ... A: John, I think Jouvet has disappeared in the 80s, or been taken over by another company, as far as ... | |
| Pol Roger 1975 reserve brut | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: i've just found a bottle of 1975 Pol Roger Extra Cuvee De Reserve, i'm in Southern Australia and ... A: Scott, Regarding your 1975 Pol Roger, the last auction price I have in GBP is £80, as far as ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: they are my friends dads he is quite wealthy and owns a farm however he is quite a horder and has ... A: Martin, I value wines for Charterhouse Auctions in Sherborne Dorset, and Bournemouth is within our ... | |
| Benedictine | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an older bottle of Benedictine. The tax seal (US Internal Revenue #16791957) has been ... A: Heather Basically the bottle has to be as full as possible, within half an inch or so of the cork, ... | |
| Benedictine | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an older bottle of Benedictine. The tax seal (US Internal Revenue #16791957) has been ... A: Heather, This is a bottle of Benedictine from the 60s, since around 1970 the alcohol content was ... | |
| value of wines | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I acquired some wine and would like to know if they are of value. I hope you can help. below is a ... A: Michael. They are all of value, but with wines of this age and type I really need a lot more ... | |
| Cordon Bleu cognac | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of F & J Marstell Cordon Bleu Cognac in a Baccarat decanter in a red velvet box with ... A: Margaret, Many thanks for the picture, in the UK a similar decanter was made for the Celebration of ... | |
| Camus Celebration La Grande Marque | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of cognac Camus La Grande Marque No 668635B year 1863-1963 , bottle 0,7l. On the ... A: Wanda, Many thanks for your enquiry, Camus are a highly respected producer of top quality Cognac, ... | |
| I.L.Ruffino/1981/no.359441 | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I found a bottle dated 1981 of Chianti of I L Ruffino. Do feel it has any value and/ or can one ... A: Ken, Italian Chianti has two facets, there has been a lot of mass produced flasks in a sort of ... | |
| gevrey chambertin | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have two bottles of gevrey chambertin and would love to know when is the best time to drink them ... A: Paul, You have two very good bottles of Gevrey Chambertain, 100% Pinot Noir grapes, and the 2000, ... | |
| Tall bottle of wine | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 48" tall bottle of Vino Rosso wine from Italy, I remember mom bringing it back from an ... A: Brian, The Italians made a lot of the same type of bottles as souvenirs, the quality of wine was ... | |
| Cognac Napoleon | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old bottle of "Cognac Napoleon" (hand blown glass bottle). The bottle is sealed and ... A: Jim, Is there any possibility that you could send me some pictures, one thing that confuses me is ... | |
| Vintage Port Croft | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 75cl bottle of 1963 Croft vintage Port shipped and bottled by Hedges and Butler. Could you ... A: Rex, Your bottle of Croft 1963 has an auction value in the UK of £30/50, at a recent auction sale ... | |
| 1977 cesari amarone | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an old bottle of tis wine and I'm not sure if I should drink it, save it or throw it away. ... A: Chris, Amarone is one of the greatest wines from the area around Venice in Italy, and is probably ... | |
| jg monnet cognac | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of jg monnet cognac thats been sitting in my attic for a long time. just found it ... A: Jamie, Monnet is a highly respected producer in Cognac, anything that has been put into a Baccaret ... | |
| bottle count | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: How many bottles of wine were there for the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana ANSWER: Glen, ... A: Glen, There is really no way of finding out this sort of information, however if anyone knows how ... | |
| Asked this question a while ago... Not sure how to find your email | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I asked this question a while ago and realized that the reason i didn't was because i couldn't ... A: Jennifer, I am so sorry you have had difficulty in contacting either myself or one of the other ... | |
| Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac XO Fine Champagne | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I was given a bottle of the above by an elderly relative about 27 years ago. He had been given it ... A: Helen, You have a very nice bottle of Cognac, does the bottle have a volume represented as "fluid ... | |
| tokaji essencia circa 1866 | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a bottle of the above What can you tell me about it?Brought over to canada by my ... A: Richard, Tokaji Essencia, is one of the finest wines from Hungary, has been matured in caves for ... | |
| california wine valuation | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 wineries that I have collected, I would like to know what the approximate value of these ... A: Tim, Well!! you have some of the best wines from the USA, Robert Parker the Wine Guru rates all of ... | |
| Vosne Romanee | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have several bottles of a particular wine that I can't identify, which came with a cellar I have ... A: Mark, I will look more into the Vosne Romanee and then get back to you, and would be delighted to ... | |
| Vosne Romanee | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have several bottles of a particular wine that I can't identify, which came with a cellar I have ... A: Mark, Vosne Romanee, is in area of France known as Burgundy and the village is in an area known as ... | |
| 1970 Alexis Lichine Beaujolais | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine that I inherited from my grandmother. I don't know what the significance was ... A: Briana, Beaujolais is a wine growing region in the middle of France, it produces mainly red wine, ... | |
| Value of old cognac | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently received an unopened bottle of Cognac Gautier Fisherman's Float Prestige V.S. 700ml. I ... A: Ted, Gautier who are still in production made a whole series of the Fishermans Float, aimed at the ... | |
| Armagnac | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: A friend has received a bottle of 1940 Armagnac Dumareau Appellation Bas-Armagnac Controlee Ets ... A: Connie, Thanks for the additional information, the box could enhance the price, collectors are ... | |
| 1967 Mouton-Cadet, Baron Philippe de Rothschild | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired a bottle of 1967 Mouton-Cadet, Baron Philippe Rothschild, red bordeaux, and not ... A: Jade, The wine and bottle looks reasonable for the year in your photograph, as to value I would ... | |
| bottle count | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: How many bottles of wine were there for the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana A: Glen, Are you talking about the number of bottles consumed at the Wedding Reception, or the number ... | |
| 4 Bottles of 1990's Red Wine | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I've had these 4 bottles of wine for a while now, never known what to do with them or when to drink ... A: Matt, I would say that they could all be drinkable, the Gran Coronas could be worth in the region ... | |
| Chivas Regal query | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have two Spode flagons containing 70 cl 21 years old Chivas Regal Royal Salute whiskey in velvet ... A: A, They are very dificult to date, but are after decimalisation, because the volume is in ... | |
| Marie | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1944 boxed bottle of Napoleon Old Liqueur Cognac please could you give me a valuation? ... A: Marie, Has the Cognac got a producers name on the label, and does the date form part of the label, ... | |
| Armagnac | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: A friend has received a bottle of 1940 Armagnac Dumareau Appellation Bas-Armagnac Controlee Ets ... A: Connie, Once spirits are bottled they do not change as wine does over the years, consequently if ... | |
| pricing | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Canadian Club whiskey dated 1948 and was wondering if it had any value. Also, I ... A: Sadie, The word whisky is spelt like that for some, and for others it is whiskey, Scotch is without ... | |
| pricing | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Canadian Club whiskey dated 1948 and was wondering if it had any value. Also, I ... A: Sadie, Firstly the Canadian Club, without seeing the bottle its difficult to value, is the date ... | |
| Port envaluation | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Been offered to buy a Dow Port 1961 was given the price of £160.00 is it worth purchasing. A: Warwick, 1961 was not a declared year for Dow's Vintage Port, 1960/1963/1966 were all declared, so ... | |
| G. Briand Cognac 1904 | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1/2 bottle 1904 Cognac (the bottle stands at approx 9 1/2" high), made by G. Briand and Co. ... A: Alex, You have an interesting bottle, and the offer from the collector is a good one, I would ... | |
| Valuation of Charles Heidsieck Champagne | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me please? I live in UK, and am trying to obtain an approximation ... A: Tracie, Many thanks for your enquiry, collectors often are looking for wines of this period, ... | |
| wine valuation | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have just been given two different bottles of wine. I cant find anything about either online. One ... A: Emily, These wines are from the portfolio of a company who specialise in selling wines direct, ... | |
| Napoleon Cognac Fine Champagne Courvoisier | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Courvoisier. A seal on the label indicates a "Nombre Limite Cognac ... A: Heather, From your description and photograph I would estimate that the Cognac is from the 60s, ... | |
| 1978 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Have been holding onto this bottle for a long time - wanted to give to my son on his 25th birthday, ... A: Mary, This is a very good bottle of wine. but possibly is reaching the end of its life, I have seen ... | |
| moet& chandon | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of brut imperial moet & chandon with a label that matches those dated back to 1920, ... A: Lorraine, The bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial would not have a great value without a ... | |
| 1987 Cab | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Santa Carolina Gran Reserve Cab Sauvignon and a 1994 Campo Viejo Gran Reserve Rioja ... A: Derik, Both of the wines you mention should drink very well, in particular the Campo Viejo, Graan ... | |
| bordeaux | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought some mixed cases from a bankrupt stock auction and have found amongst them these ... A: Peter, All 3 wines should drink well, from now until about 2012, as to value, I would say at ... | |
| Champagne | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I Have a bottle of "Comtes de Champagne" Taittinger, Rose Vintage 1979 It is in its original ... A: Jenny, What a very nice bottle of Champagne to have, its made from white grapes only, mainly ... | |
| Rothchild Wine Value | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: What is a 750ml bottle of Chateau LaFite-Rothchild Pauillac 1970 worth and where can I sell it? A: David, The most recent auction valuation for a single bottle of Lafite 1970, is in the region of ... | |
| wine qualifications | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: ..Thanks for the previous answer on Nicolas Zufferey. I got home and my wife had a friend over and ... A: Daniel, I would certainly recommend the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Intermediate as a ... | |
| Parents' Wine | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My parents have two bottles of wine from their wedding in 1979. The first bottle is Korbel Brut, ... A: Kristine, The Asti spumante Martini I would think has lost its Fizz by now, and the Korbel, which ... | |
| Nicolas Zuffrey | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My employee went home to Swizerland and brought me back a bottle of wine from the region close to ... A: Daniel, The wine should taste like a quality Burgundy from France, as Pinot Noir is the exclusive ... | |
| Gancia Nebbiolo Spumante | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Baines, I have a bottle of the spumante listed in my subject line, vintage 1945. I presume my ... A: Jeff, I would definitly say that it will not be drinkable, and as to value, possibly £10/20 in ... | |
| Auction enquiry | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My sister in law has an unopened bottle of 1982 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Champagne,it is in a 75cl ... A: Edward, I live in Bath, is it possible to meet you half way (after the snow has gone!!) I would be ... | |
| Port valuation Taylors 600th Anniversary | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Taylors 600th anniversary port from Harrods that my mother in law found at the ... A: Nick, I would really need to see the bottle to give an accurate valuation, but, Anniversary bottles ... | |
| valuation | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My sister in law has an unopened bottle of 1982 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Champagne,it is in a 75cl ... A: Edward, What a very nice bottle of top quality fizz!! I don't like the idea that it has been stood ... | |
| Port | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: We have been left a bottle of 1945 Crofts Vintage port and a botte of Offleys LBV 1995 port. Could ... A: Heather, A bottle of Croft 1945, if it is in good condition cork wise, and a good level, which I ... | |
| Moet Chandon Jeroboam | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Moet et Chandon Jeroboam and was wondering, a) if it is drinkable and b) is it worth ... A: Simon, A 1978 Jeraboam, 3 Litres or 4 bottles of vintage Champagne, has an auction value in the ... | |
| Champagne Valuation | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have found a bottle of Charles Heidsieck 1970 in my late grand fathers cellar and was wondering ... A: Karina, How long is a piece of string, 40 years is a long time to keep bubbles in bottles, I would ... | |
| Switch to wine? | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: David I am not a large consumer of alcohol, but I enjoy an occasional beer and mixed drink. Never ... A: Terry, Your question is one that comes up fairly regularly, I think wine is a good idea as an ... | |
| Jean Raffin Cognac | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of Raffin VSOP Cognac, date unknown. It appears to be quite old and I am ... A: Larry, Raffin were cognac producers some years ago, but have either died out as a company or become ... | |
| cognac | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: we have a bottle of 1812 cognac could you please give us a valuation ... A: Glen, The photogrophs seem to me that it could be from 1812, but you really need to take it to a ... | |
| Cognac | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a bottle of 700ml Courvoisier Three Star Luxe Cognac, presented in a wooden cannon style. ... A: Wayne, Many thanks for the picture, I think that the Cognac could have some interest, lots were ... | |
| Silver Jubilee, 1974 Red | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I found this bottle of Tyrell's Hunter River Hermitage at my grandparent's house. I tried Google and ... A: Chris, Commemorative bottles do not tend to be worth a fortune, if this one came up for auction in ... | |
| champagne | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 bottle of vintage dom parignon and a 1998 vintage dom parignon boxed with a sticker. ... A: Dee, Dom Perignon is one of the finest Champagnes, and as such it always demands a high price, with ... | |
| Wine Collectors | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to help a friend attract wine collectors with 500-1,000cs to store in a warehouse. What ... A: Jean, This is an interesting question, and your situation is slightly different to ours in the ... | |
| cognac | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: we have a bottle of 1812 cognac could you please give us a valuation A: Glen, I really would need to have a very close look at the Brandy to define its age and ... | |
| dumped, enjoyed, or saved? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Should these be dumped, enjoyed, or saved? I am considering starting a wine collection. I am ... A: Therese, Naturally fermented in the bottle, means that it has been made in the same way as ... | |
| dumped, enjoyed, or saved? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Should these be dumped, enjoyed, or saved? I am considering starting a wine collection. I am ... A: Therese, "Champagne" if the label says on the Korbel "methode champenoise" possibly it has been ... | |
| dumped, enjoyed, or saved? | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Should these be dumped, enjoyed, or saved? I am considering starting a wine collection. I am ... A: Therese, Wines 1,2,3,4, should all drink superbly, as they are from very good producers, they have ... | |
| Champagne | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: could you please give me a rough idea of value of the following three bottles of Champagne 1. 750ml ... A: Ian, First of all I must apologise for the delay in my reply to your email, but I have been away ... | |
| Age & Value of Courvoisier Napoleon Cognac | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: David, Would like to know age & value of bottle in gold & black. Courvoisier Napoleon Cognac Cour ... A: Katherine, First of all I must apologise in the delay in answering your email, but I have been away ... | |
| california cabs & zins | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: How long can i keep California Cabs and Zins befoore drinking them. I have 1990 Opus one's --1991 ... A: Apologies in the delay in answering your email, but I have been away for the New Year break. The ... | |
| wine valuation | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: G`day,We have two bottles of wine and would like a price valuation please if that`s possible.The ... A: Jim, Many apologies in the delay in answering your email, but I have been away for the New Year ... | |
| 1979 S. Africa Simonsig Pinotage | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor has a couple bottles of Simonsig Pinotage from 1979. These were commemorative bottles ... A: Mark, First of all I must apologise for the delay in answering your email as I have been away for ... | |
| shelf life of unopened white wine | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Actually this is a question my parents asked me to ask. What is the shelf life of a bottle of Canei ... A: Melody, Many apologies in the delay in my response, but I have been away for the New Year break. ... | |
| Value of ducastaing vso | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: We have a bottle of Ducastaing VS0 - Vieil Armagnac Extra. Very old bottle but can't find a date on ... A: Jack, Many apologies in the delay in answering your email but I have been away over the New Year ... | |
| Charles Heidsieck Champagne | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: David, My 99 year old grandfather has an un-opend bottle of: Charles Heidsieck Reims Champagne, ... A: Bryan, A bottle of 1926 Charles Heidsieck has a value in the UK of GBP £200+, it would probably not ... | |
| Wine | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: could you please advise what it is worth. The label says: Cru Bourgeois, 1997 Chateau Beaumont, ... A: Marc, Many apologies in the delay in me answering your question, but I have been away for the ... | |
| Wines left by grandmother | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: My husband's grandmother recently passed and left these wines. I know nothing about them. Are they ... A: Tracy, Many apologies in my delay in answeing your question, but I have been away for the festive ... | |
| 1986 Dom Perignon | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been storing this bottle of champagne since 1986 always in dark and mostly around 55 degrees. ... A: Leona, Many apologies in the delay in answering your question, but I have been away for the festive ... | |
| Valuation 1976 Cabernet Sauvignon | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Good evening David, We were given this bottle of wine as a wedding present 5 years ago. We would ... A: Samantha, Many apologies in the delay in answering your question, but I have been away for the ... | |
| Chateauneuf du Pape | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a couple couple of bottles of laurent charles brotte 1980 (chateauneuf du pape): are they ... A: David, Apologies in the delay in answeing your question, but I have been away for the festive ... | |
| value of wine | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I can not find info on some wine left to me. Actually two wines, never opened, stored on side in ... A: Stefani, I apologise for the delay in answering your question but I have been away for the festive ... | |
| Selling a collectable | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 60 year old bottle of Champagne, Champagne Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1949. I am looking ... A: Alan, Apologies for the delay in answering your question but I have been away over the festive ... | |
| chateau leoville barton 1966 1pine 8 1/2 oz. | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: value of the bottle A: Christine, Apologies for the delay in replying but I have been away over the festive season. A ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I've begun going through my parents extensive wine collection and have found some quite old wine. ... A: Holly, First of all may I extend the compliments of the season to you. I have done as much ... | |
| Cuvee Dom Perignon Champagne | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Moet et Chandon a Epernay Fondee en 1743, level is just under the foil at neck of bottle, ... A: Leonie, Your Dom Perignon is a much sought after Champagne, and in the UK I would expect it to ... | |
| was my wine a keeper | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 bottles of wine that have been kept for quite some time. thinking of getting them out for ... A: Paul, The St Emilion should drink very well, it will have a high proportion of Merlot grapes, and ... | |
| Camus Napoleon congac | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about the age and value of a bottle of Camus Napoleon Congac. It is number 28303 ... A: Ellin, Thanks for the prompt reply, if it had the information then we could date it to before the ... | |
| Can we drink these at Christmas dinner? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Happy holidays to you. I know this is a little late to be asking but before I go out to buy MORE ... A: Anne, All the wines listed are quite definitly very drinkable, it looks like you are going to have ... | |
| Valuation and advice | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My mother and father in law have been given a bottle of Veuve Clicqot Ponsardin Brut 1979 and a ... A: Victoria, The Champagne could be still drinkable and has an auction value of £80/120, your ... | |
| Champagne | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if this bottle of champagne, I got as a gift was worth anything. It is kind of a ... A: Raphael, Method Champenoise means that the sparkling wine has been made in exactly the same way as ... | |
| Too old to drink? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm just clearing out the understairs cupboard and have found a bottle of Chateau Talbot- St Julien ... A: Barbara, You have a very nice bottle with the Talbot 1983, it should still be drinkable, the year ... | |
| Wine Pricing | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me a price for a wine bottle that I have. It is a Bowen Estate ... A: Kendra, You have a very good quality Australian wine, its still available to buy in Australia, and ... | |
| wine I bought in 1989 | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bottle of wine in 1989 it is shaped like a brown donkey the head comes off and that where ... A: Jennifer, From your description you have a bottle of Italian Fortified wine that will have been ... | |
| Rullaud Cognac vsop | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: We have some bottles of this cognac that have been in the basement for 25-50 years. Top label ... A: William, With regard to dating spirits unless there is a date on the bottle, then we can only go ... | |
| Drink, keep or sell | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have the following "remainders" in my cellar - Should I drink them now or keep them, and if the ... A: Mike, The Monbazillac is a dessert wine and they are usually good for 20 years or so, therfore I ... | |
| Vintage Port | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: David I have a bottle of Grahams Malvedos vintage Port 1968 - is it drinkable and what is your ... A: Diane, Many thanks for your question, your Grahams Port is one we call a Quinta, if the conditions ... | |
| A french wine. | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 bottle Laurent Charles Brotte French wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. What can you tell ... A: Jo-Ann, Chateauneuf is one of my personal favourites, it is a formidable wine from the Southern ... | |
| vintage wine | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1976 Chateau Le Sable Saint Emilion and was wondering if you know anything about ... A: Jan, The St Emilion has an auction value of around £40/60, as far as the Latour, could you give me ... | |
| chateau montrose | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, I have a bottle of Chateau Montrose 1963, L Charmolue that my husband and I ... A: Wendy, Many thanks for your enquiry, I was privileged to enjoy a meal with my wife and a good ... | |
| 1943 Cordon Rouge | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a bottle of 1943 G. H. Mumm and Co. - Reims Cordon Rouge Champagne Brut. The ... A: Melissa, Not only have you got a Champagne from a very famous Champagne house but one from my birth ... | |
| Commemorative 50th D Day landing Bordeaux Superior Wine | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have, recently, come across a 50th anniversary of the D-day landings, 1994, unopened, ... A: Chris, Many thanks for your enquiry, commemorative bottles generally do not bring a high price at ... | |
| wine | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know if my bottle of 1934 moet and chandon has any value please. A: Susan, A great deal depends on the condition of the bottle, the foil covering the cork and the ... | |
| value of champagne | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I own a bottle of furst von Metternich "Brut" champagne,that was given to me 30 years ago.There is ... A: Richie, To begin with the value, Deutscher Sekt ( sparkling wine from Germany ) does not have a ... | |
| Justerini / Berry Bros Wine | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to order some wine and champagne for Christmas. The Justerini & Brooks Margaux and ... A: Andrew, The wines from both Berry Bros, and Justerini should all be of good quality, good wine ... | |
| LANSON BLACK LABEL BRUT | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: You really should swing through Hungary some time! Now I’d like to ask you about the pictured ... A: Gabor, Contrary to a lot of opinions, Champagne even Non-Vintage as your Lanson do improve with ... | |
| world cup wine | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of wine which I have had given to me recently. They are a World Cup wine from 1990, ... A: Paul, Wine producers often make special bottlings for occasions such as the World Cup, the wines ... | |
| Mouton Cadet | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 mouton cadet wine bottles in a wooden case. One is a white Bordeaux 2002, one is a red ... A: Kay, Baron Phillipe Rothschild is one of the most respected winemakers in Bordeaux, the family ... | |
| German Sparkling wine | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My sister only drinks wines which are med sweet and fairly low alcohol, ie. mainly German. ... A: Helen, In the Portsmouth area you have Alexander Hadleigh at Locks Heath, 01489564563, and on line ... | |
| Rare Cognac | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Baines, I have in my possesion a bottle of cognac imported from France by Dennis & Huppert, Inc., ... A: Leonard, Many thanks for your enquiry, I woud like to see the letter etc, but from your very good ... | |
| 1955 MARMOT IMPERIAL CUVÉE GRAND | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a handful of old champagnes from my father, now 83, that I’d like to sell if it’s worth ... A: Gabor, I have never actually visited Hungary, but would love to at some stage. Bollinger 1966, ... | |
| Jouvet Vin De Medoc | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: It is Jouvet Grand Vin de Medoc/ Red Bordeaux. Looks like it is distributed by Munson Shaw in New ... A: Stacy, Many thanks for your enquiry, I would suspect it may not be drinkable at this stage, but you ... | |
| White Horse ships decanter | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I own a ships decanter issued to commemerate the Americas Cup held 1987 in Melbourne. The decanter ... A: John, Regarding your decanter, if it is in good condition as far as level of contents and general ... | |
| German Sparkling wine | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My sister only drinks wines which are med sweet and fairly low alcohol, ie. mainly German. ... A: Helen, Many thanks for your enquiry. Most of the wine producing regions of the world produce a ... | |
| 1955 MARMOT IMPERIAL CUVÉE GRAND | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a handful of old champagnes from my father, now 83, that I’d like to sell if it’s worth ... A: Gabor, Your country is Hungary, I live in Bath in the UK, and we twin with Kaposvar near Budapest, ... | |
| 1955 MARMOT IMPERIAL CUVÉE GRAND | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a handful of old champagnes from my father, now 83, that I’d like to sell if it’s worth ... A: Gabor, Many thanks for your enquiry, looking at the condition of the label, which seems quite good ... | |
| valuing port | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: please can you help me to value my port. it is Taylors Quinta de Vargellas 1976. it has been kept on ... A: Laura, The Qunta port that you have is a good one, what happens is that the port houses, of which ... | |
| wine valuation | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a bottle of grand mousseux,from the stellenbosch farmers wineries it has london gold medal ... A: Linda, Many thanks for your enquiry, Mousseux, is a manufactured sparkling wine, usually the ... | |
| valuation | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Inherited a jerobaum of Lanson black lable brut ( bought in early 1990's) Label NM3 042 482. Is this ... A: Pauline, Your Jeraboam will definitly be still drinkable, and does have a value, if I was valuing ... | |
| Wine | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Bolla Valpolicella Italian Dry Red Wine Casa Vinicola Bolla Verona 1959. It is ... A: Suzanne, Many thanks for your enquiry, your Italian wine is an everday drinking red wine from ... | |
| Henkell imported extra dry | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: my name is Allannah an my question is that i have a little box oh wine that says Henkell Imported ... A: Allannah, Its a good few years since I have heard of Henkell Trocken, this was a very popular Fizz ... | |
| Is wine too old to drink? | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a three dusty old bottles of red in the cupboard and was wondering if they are still ... A: Shirley, The Pommard of 1977, dependant upon how it has been stored, should still be drinkable, ... | |
| Value of | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I found some older bottles of wine that I had taken from my mother's house years ago. I do not ... A: Jeff, With regard to your wines, none have a great deal of value, but just as an interesting ... | |
| Hennessy Cognac 1976 | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I have a bottle of Hennessay Cognac for the 1976 Bi-Centennial celebration. The bottle is ... A: Ralph, Many thanks for your question and also for sending me a picture, it helps such a lot when I ... | |
| Vintage Champagne | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Grand Vintage Moet & Chandon Champagne 2000 and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot ... A: Alex, Champagne does improve with age, contrary to lot of peoples opinions, but only for a period ... | |
| Champagne Prices | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I wondered if you would be kind enough to help me value the following please: Veuve Clicquot ... A: Ian, Beginning with the Veuve Cliquot 1953, although this is probably undrinkable it still has a ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have some old wines that I know nothing about. I wondered if you can possibly value them? Grand ... A: Helen, Many thanks for the extra information, the Bel-Air is from a good year, and could still be ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have some old wines that I know nothing about. I wondered if you can possibly value them? Grand ... A: Helen, The Grand Cru Graves is worth in the region of GBP £ 20/30, as is also the Chateau Bel Air, ... | |
| Wine Valuation | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Please could you help me on the valuation of these wines as I am having problems finding them on ... A: Rebekah, (What a nice way of spelling your name) Beginning with the Rheinpfalz, German wines ... | |
| 1986 Cruse & Fils Freres | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I got bottle of 1986 Cruse & Fils Freres Bordeaux wine from a friend and I was just wondering about ... A: Tamara, Is there any other information on the label, and is the wine red or white, if it is white ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 , ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 , ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| please help Mr Baines | 8/27/2009 |
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David Baines
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Expertise
I can answer all questions relevant to wines, spirits, and liqueurs from any region of the world, and give valuations on them.
Experience
I have owned a wine import and retail business, I have compiled many wine lists, and at present value wines etc for a british auction house.
Organizations
The BII, IFL, WSET, Institute of Hospitality.
Education/Credentials
WSET Wine Educator, Cert ed, Fellow of the British Institute of Innkeeping and the Institute of Hospitality.
Awards and Honors
I gained the Best Dressed Off Licence in the UK award in the early 1980s, this was the first time it was awarded, for wine knowledge etc.
Past/Present Clients
Iceland Foods, Butcombe brewery, Harvey Nichols, Las Iguanas, University of Bath, Co-operative society, Bath Spa Hotel, Royal Crescent Hotel,
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