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SubjectDate Asked
value of 'millenium bollinger'2/8/2012
  Q: Sorry to bother you again I just wondered if the bottle of 'millenium bollinger' would be worth ...
  A: You seem to have missed my answer to your previous follow-up so here it is again: It would be a ...
port 19802/6/2012
  Q: I have a wooden boxed bottle of port which I wandered if you could roughly value and give me advice ...
  A: This is from a good but not outstanding vintage, from a producer just below the top rank and is now ...
millenium bollinger2/6/2012
  Q: i was given this as a gift for the millenium and wondered if you could tell me anything about it - ...
  A: It would be a criminal offence to offer a known fake for sale so this would only have any value if ...
millenium bollinger2/6/2012
  Q: i was given this as a gift for the millenium and wondered if you could tell me anything about it - ...
  A: I think you are right to have doubts about this as there was a major scam in which bottles of Perry ...
info about champagne2/3/2012
  Q: I have read your text about paul masson california champagne it was interesting ,infact, personally ...
  A: except to comment that the condition of the foil looks some way from pristine and might concern any ...
info about champagne2/3/2012
  Q: I have read your text about paul masson california champagne it was interesting ,infact, personally ...
  A: Sorry but you have a very old bottle of Californian Sparkling Wine from a large producer of wines ...
port information/valuation1/30/2012
  Q: I have recently been asked to find out about a bottle of port by a neighbour and wondered if you ...
  A: Is there any chance of you coming back with a photo as I'm rather confused why a 'Victorian Old ...
1981 5 Liter Philippe Rothschild Bordeaux1/29/2012
  Q: I have a l981 five liter bottle in the original wooden crate which has been in my cellar for thirty ...
  A: I'm sorry but it's difficult to see how you'd be able to sell this as I can't think why anyone would ...
Champagne valuation1/27/2012
  Q: not sure if it is worth anything but I have got a bottle of J.Chayoux champagne dated 1959. It is a ...
  A: This is from a reputable 'Negociant Manipulant', I.E. a Champagne house that sources the majority of ...
about a calvet 1986 wine1/26/2012
  Q: i would like to know the price of a GRAND VIN 1986 DE BORDEAUX" CALVET RESERVE bottle, and if it is ...
  A: This is, or was, a good example of a negociant blend but I'd walk away from this offer as it is now ...
Port1/25/2012
  Q: David, I have a bottle of 1944 Porto House Reserve 1944 port bottled in 1972. Labels are pristine. ...
  A: This is a Colheita or aged Tawny from the '44 vintage that had extended aging in wood before ...
sale of wine1/21/2012
  Q: i have two bottles of porto colheita 1912 envelhecido em casco niepoort & ca la in excellant ...
  A: These are rare and from a famous maker and vintage so they should attract considerable collector ...
1976 Champagne Tattinger1/17/2012
  Q: I would like to know if the above has a value. Comtes de Champagne, Taittinger, Blanc de Blancs ...
  A: This isn't from a great vintage but Comtes de Champagne is a top Champagne that always attracts ...
Italia Marchio Nazionale Wine 19641/17/2012
  Q: I have a bottle of wine, still sealed. The bottle is porcelain (I think) and is a child sitting on ...
  A: Fancy bottles such as you describe are commonplace tourist souvenirs in Italy but I'm afraid they ...
cognac1/16/2012
  Q: My location is Idaho,USA I acquired a bottle of Remy Martin Luis XIII Grande Champagne (rarest ...
  A: I'm sorry but I have no information about R-M's various bottling styles so I suggest you ask them ...
1979 Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe Pauillac1/16/2012
  Q: I was wondering if this is worth keeping and or if this is still drinkable. Or should I give it ...
  A: Mouton-Baronne-Philippe, or Armaillhac as it's been known since 1989, didn't have any great ...
Australian Navy Collector Ports1/16/2012
  Q: I have a diverse range of unopened Navy collector ports, some of which are 30 years or more old. Due ...
  A: Isle of Wine in Tasmania (http://www.isleofwine.com.au) specialise in collectable Australian ports ...
scotch whisky1/16/2012
  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: These are premium bottlings of a popular de luxe brand that retails for around $160 per so you might ...
Hennessy aging1/14/2012
  Q: I would just like to know if this bottle is safe to drink or if there is any value? The label reads ...
  A: Cognacs last virtually indefinitely and neither improve nor decline with age, as long as the corks ...
1979 Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe Pauillac1/12/2012
  Q: I was wondering if this is worth keeping and or if this is still drinkable. Or should I give it ...
  A: This wasn't a great vintage so there'd be little assurance that you could open these with the ...
Port1/12/2012
  Q: I have a bottle of Taylor's 'over 40 years old' port. Rich tawny, bottled in Portugal in 1988. It ...
  A: I'm not sure why the value should influence the decision as old Tawnies don't appreciate in value ...
champagne valuation1/8/2012
  Q: The bottle is gold in colour and has the words brut antique gold on the label.It is in perfect ...
  A: Single bottles of old NV Champagnes are seldom worth trying to sell - unless they're Krug or ...
1971 chateau clerc milon1/7/2012
  Q: I have a bottle of Philippe de Rothschild 1971 chateau clerc milon. I was wondering what it is worth ...
  A: This is from the first vintage produced after the property was acquired by Rothschild Estates and ...
Vintage 1978 Dom Perignon1/6/2012
  Q: I have two bottles, unopened still in their original boxes, of 1978 Curvee Dom Perignon Champagne. I ...
  A: I'd rather not quote any numbers regarding these particular bottles as so much depends on their ...
wine evaluation1/6/2012
  Q: We have a bottle of, Pieroth Blue 1993 Burg Layer Schlosskapelle, Kabinette - Nahe thanks for your ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for what it is but I wouldn't dump it untasted as surprises do ...
Vino rosso red table wine1/5/2012
  Q: I have recently can across two bottles of Vino Rosso red table wine, the bottles stand about 3 feet ...
  A: Fancy bottles like yours are popular tourist souvenirs but I'm afraid they always contain the ...
Commemorative Wine Value12/30/2011
  Q: I have 3 wines (a red, white and a rose) from the 2010 FIFA world cup. The wines are commemorative ...
  A: Commemorative bottlings are promotional souvenirs produced at low cost for event enthusiasts - not ...
Buton Brandy - St Peters Distellery12/29/2011
  Q: Apologies if I shouldn't be asking this! I have 3 bottles of french brandy (Numbered) - they are in ...
  A: I suggest you have a word with Langton's (http://www.langtons.com.au/) to see if they can throw any ...
CHAMPAGNE12/27/2011
  Q: Sir, I have abottle of EXTRA QUALITY VERY DRY RENAUDIN BOLLINGER AY CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE 1937. DOES IT ...
  A: This is from a famous vintage and there is always considerable interest in pre-war Champagnes so I ...
Chateau Magnol12/27/2011
  Q: I would love to learn more about a bottle of Barton & Guestier Chateau Magnol 1994 I was given as a ...
  A: Ch Magnol is a reputable Haut Medoc that is a showcase for the negociant/merchant B & G - see ...
Value12/26/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Anniversaire 50e du Bebarquement Normandy Landing Anniversary wine that my ...
  A: I'm sorry but I can't identify this without the full text from the label so please come back so that ...
Cream Sherry12/26/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of John William Burdon Three Centuries Cream Sherry immaculate condition. Is this ...
  A: I'm sorry but there's little collector interest in cream Sherries so I don't think the potential ...
Buton Brandy - St Peters Distellery12/26/2011
  Q: Apologies if I shouldn't be asking this! I have 3 bottles of french brandy (Numbered) - they are in ...
  A: No problem asking anything you want. I'm mystified though because the only Buton Brandy I can find ...
Mouton Cadet12/25/2011
  Q: I have a 1989 Bottle of Mouton Cadet that I bought in the UK I am now living in California. There ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell this as it is rather old now for a low-cost ...
Port Wine history and valuation12/24/2011
  Q: We have a bottle of Hunter and Oliver Ltd, Bury St Edmunds 'Charter Port'. The bottle is 13 fl oz ...
  A: Hunter & Oliver were trade bottlers, not Port producers, so I can't identify your Port without ...
Chianti valuation12/24/2011
  Q: I have a 1.880 liter bottle of Chianti. Vintage 1977 made my Geograficio. It is called Chianti ...
  A: I'm afraid this wouldn't be worth trying to sell as Chiantis are usually at their best within 5 ...
Port wine12/23/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Port which came to me when my father in law passed away. The label reads Dalva ...
  A: This is a reputable Tawny Port from one of the better specialists in this style so it should have ...
Offley Boa Vista LBV 1984 port bottled 1990 in a wooden box and serial number 49029012/23/2011
  Q: Is it valuable ?
  A: This is from a reputable house but a rather ordinary vintage that's now fully mature. Value will ...
cusenier bottle(full)12/22/2011
  Q: mine is full,containing all 4 liqeuers...any difference do you think? i dont know, but i would think ...
  A: Mike, Empty bottles MIGHT attract bottle collectors but the folks at ...
PORT WINE12/22/2011
  Q: I WAS GIVEN THREE BOTTLES OF PORT BY A FRIEND. I HAVE DRUNK TWO WITH FRIENDS WHO ENJOYED IMMENSELY. ...
  A: Borges aren't considered to be one of the better Port houses but if you and your friends enjoyed the ...
cusenier bottle(full)12/22/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of cusenier 4 chamber bottle w/ 4 corks. it has creme de cacao,kummel,freezamint & ...
  A: This was produced for the souvenir/gift market and is a curiosity rather than a valuable item. But ...
Porto Colheita 191212/22/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of the above - Envelhecido Em Casco 1912. It is in the original wooden box. Is it ...
  A: Please come back with the full text off the label so that I can identify what you have. Any Port of ...
Dala House Reserve Porto 194412/21/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Dalva House Reserve Vinho do Porto, 1944, bottled in 1972. Unopened and no cork ...
  A: This is a Colheita, or Aged Tawny Port from a Single Vintage, from a notable producer of wines in ...
Delva's Port Wine12/21/2011
  Q: A friend gave me a bottle of Dalva's Port. There isn't a year on it which I'd like to know and also ...
  A: This was a kind and thoughtful present but not a costly one so I suggest you drink it with a clear ...
Port and dessert wine12/20/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of port and dessert wine and do not know whether to drink them or try to sell them!! ...
  A: At 3 Putts, your Tokaji is the least sweet version of this famous wine and it might be attractive to ...
Pauillac 199012/19/2011
  Q: i have a pauillac 1990 domains barons de rothschild lafite to mark the opening of the wine cellars ...
  A: This is very difficult to value as this negociant/merchant blend has long gone from merchants' ...
Antinori Wines12/18/2011
  Q: I am located in San Diego, California. I purchased 4 bottles of wine that have been stored in a ...
  A: I'm afraid you'll need to approach these with caution rather than with any expectation of pleasure. ...
improving taste12/17/2011
  Q: is there anyway to improve the taste of wine?and whats the healthiest ?is it pinot noir? ive heard ...
  A: Most wines benefit from serving at the appropriate temperature, say 45 deg F (ish!) for whites and ...
champagne price12/17/2011
  Q: I have a quick question if yo could help. I have a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne. no year but ...
  A: 'White Star' is Moet's NV Extra Dry (Meaning LESS dry than the more commonplace Brut!) Champagne so ...
wine values12/17/2011
  Q: I live in Reno Nevada and have two bottles of wine, and wondered if you could give me an estimate of ...
  A: The value of these will depend on the condition of the bottles in terms of color, level, label and ...
4-wine decanters12/15/2011
  Q: They say net contents 12 fluid oz. and alcohol 13-8% by volume.3 of them still have wine in them ...
  A: I'm afraid fancy bottles like this aren't of any interest to wine enthusiasts so they would be ...
a 1941 bottle of Cordon Rouge numbered12/13/2011
  Q: H. Mumm & CO. from Reims france. Also i need to know if it is drinkable now? Michelle Miller
  A: I'm afraid the value of any Champagne of this age could only be estimated after professional ...
Port valuation12/12/2011
  Q: I wonder if you can help? I have a bottle of Dalva Vintage 1977 porto purchased many years ago in ...
  A: Dalva, or Da Silva in some markets, is best known to enthusiasts for its aged Tawnies rather than ...
1962 Jouvet Sauternes12/12/2011
  Q: I recently moved in with my significant other and while cleaning behind the bar found a bottle of ...
  A: This is now very old for a negociant/merchant Sauternes so it will be some way into decline by now, ...
1983 port12/11/2011
  Q: what would you expect to pay for a bottle of royal aporto vintage port, 1983.I have a friend who ...
  A: If you've tasted this and like it enough to want to buy any, then £15 per would be generous but this ...
Isabellita Perfection Sherry12/8/2011
  Q: I have 2 bottles of something. They are very old and dusty but they are gold painted bottles of ...
  A: This is a new brand to me so I'm afraid I can't say much about these, except that you'd find it very ...
Alfred Rothschild wines12/8/2011
  Q: A frend gave me a bottle of red wine as a gift , i for one belives that all wines are made to be ...
  A: I'm afraid that a 1989 Beaujolais Villages will now be very old indeed as this was probably at its ...
Sandeman 20 year old tawny port12/7/2011
  Q: .. I have a bottle of 20 year old Sandeman tawny port. It states on the label that it was bottled ...
  A: This should be fine drinking now and over the next few years as Tawnies 'With a Statement of Age' ...
Taylor's Port12/7/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Taylor's "Over 40yrs Old Tawny". The label states that the port was bottled in ...
  A: Ports 'With a Statement of Age' can be confusing as they are Tawnies blended from the wood at the ...
Re-sellable value of port and champagne.12/6/2011
  Q: I recently moved to an old house and to my surprise found a couple of full bottles of beverages ...
  A: The Croft is definitely their 1966 Vintage Port so I think the invoice is a red herring. The ...
Re-sellable value of port and champagne.12/6/2011
  Q: I recently moved to an old house and to my surprise found a couple of full bottles of beverages ...
  A: Could you please come back with the full text from both the Croft label and the receipt dated ...
1981 veuve clicquot ponsardin12/4/2011
  Q: Pleasecan you give me some information on a bottle of veuve clicquot ponsardin The lable has Rose ...
  A: You don't describe the storage conditions your father's collection enjoyed so it's difficult to be ...
Query about my 1926 vintage champagne12/3/2011
  Q: I bought a bottle of 1926 vintage champagne from a car boot sale a couple of years ago and was just ...
  A: I have never heard of Jules Richolle and suspect it is a made-up name, or 'Buyers Own Brand' (BOB), ...
Wines/Value12/3/2011
  Q: I live in Birmingham, Alabama, USA and have four old bottles of wine. We are not sure if they are ...
  A: I'd rather pass on the Californians as I don't have sufficient experience of wines from this area to ...
Value of Bordeaux12/2/2011
  Q: I saw you answered a question similar to mine, so I apologize if I am re-hashing old topics. We ...
  A: I think you have been seduced by the 'Mouton' word on this label and are confusing the great First ...
1969 Siglo12/2/2011
  Q: recently acquired a Siglo, 1969 estate bottled red, the label has ACE,Bodeges Unidas, S.A. with ...
  A: I'm afraid this is very old for a volume-produced commercial Rioja so it's not likely to be ...
Mateus wine12/2/2011
  Q: I just came into a bottle of wine from my parents belongings and trying to find if it is good enough ...
  A: This is a popular Portuguese table wine, but it's made for drinking on release so I'm afraid there's ...
Casa Dos Vinhos Madeira Wine12/1/2011
  Q: I looked up a question you answered for another curious soul. Expert: David Ling - 1/25/2010 ...
  A: I'm afraid my answer will be the same as 'value', by definition, means what a willing purchaser ...
Valuation/Drinking11/30/2011
  Q: Mr Ling, with regard to subject, can you advise on the following: One bottle 1971 Fontanafredda ...
  A: Wines of this age are always a gamble because so much depends on the way they were stored so I think ...
Taylor Fladgate valuation11/29/2011
  Q: I have 2 bottles of 1955 vintage bottled 1957 Taylor Fladgate port. I live in France, so if ...
  A: These are from a very famous vintage but the value would depend on condition in terms of level, ...
maybe vintage port?11/29/2011
  Q: i have 3 bottles of port that seems to be old but has no date on the labels, bottle one is a ...
  A: These aren't Vintage Ports I'm afraid as those words, plus a date, are always printed on the label ...
Port valuation11/25/2011
  Q: I have several cases of port purchased from Harrods over a number of years, and am considering ...
  A: Please come back with the full details off these labels as the values will depend more on the ...
Casa Dos Vinhos Madeira Wine11/21/2011
  Q: I looked up a question you answered for another curious soul. Expert: David Ling - 1/25/2010 ...
  A: You won't like this answer but I don't know any lawful way you could sell this privately in Canada - ...
Partners Port11/21/2011
  Q: I have been given a commemorative DON DECANTER made by Wedgwood celebrating the Royal Silver ...
  A: As the silver jubilee was in 1977 and Partners is Sandeman's de-luxe Ruby Port I'm afraid the ...
Sealed wine charles and diana11/20/2011
  Q: My mum was given 2 sealed corked bottles of wine still boxed as a gift back in 1981 to commemorate ...
  A: Sekt is a commercial sparkler made in Germany for drinking on release or shortly after so one from ...
Permartin Sherry Casa Fundada En 18111/20/2011
  Q: I have an very old bottle of Pemartin Sherry which appears to be from 1810. Label on the front says ...
  A: There are Sherry collectors but only of the very top ones carrying a Solera date, as far as I know. ...
Karrawirra Premium Vintage Port198011/16/2011
  Q: Box of 6 Wildflowers of the Australian Mainland set no. 1424 Are they still ok and how do i know if ...
  A: A similar set is currently on offer at Gumtree for $250.00 ...
Rare Mercier wine?11/12/2011
  Q: I recently found a bottle of champagne hidden away at home despite searching google for hours I ...
  A: I'm glad you found some of my previous answers helpful. Mercier was a famous company in its day ...
Wooden boxed bottle of offley boa vista lbv 198211/11/2011
  Q: I have been told that this gift box is collectable and quite expensive. Could you please advise me ...
  A: I'm afraid Offley Ports don't command the prices of some other brands; besides which, this is rather ...
Warre's Tawny Port11/8/2011
  Q: I have a bottle, in a presentation box, labelled “Warre’s - Oldest Ally – Very Finest Old Tawney ...
  A: I've never come across this labeling before but I'd be surprised if it attracted collectors any more ...
Taylor Fladgate Port11/6/2011
  Q: 1995. Bottled 1997. Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Porto. When to open? Approximate value? Live on ...
  A: This would be a thoughtful present for a Port lover as single-quinta Ports usually mature at around ...
Valuation - Hennessy VSOP Reserve & Remy Martin11/6/2011
  Q: I am from Singapore. I have 2 old liquor bought 29years ago and intend to sell them. I don't drink ...
  A: The value will depend very much on the level and I'm afraid many Cognacs of this age have lost much ...
Chateau Pavillon Bel Air11/5/2011
  Q: I have a 1996 Chateau Pavillon Del Air Lalande de Pomerol. It says J F and D Quenin proprietaires. ...
  A: This property has enjoyed investment by the new owners since 1994 and is one of the best in this ...
mirafiore wine bottle11/4/2011
  Q: I have a leather pheasant chianti empty wine bottle mint condition. (1966) curious to know if it is ...
  A: I'm afraid bottle collecting isn't my field so I suggest you have a browse on this directory: ...
Moet & Chandon 1996 Vintage Champagne11/2/2011
  Q: I have an unopened boxed bottle 750 ml of Millesime Blanc Vintage Moet & Chandon Champagne 1996 and ...
  A: This should be fine drinking if you've kept it properly - lying down in a cool dark place. ...
1994 Box set Perrier Jouet10/30/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1994 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque, in it's original box, given as a gift direct ...
  A: This was a poor year in Champagne, as in much of France, so this won't be a good example of Belle ...
Is my wine still good?10/30/2011
  Q: I recently came across a bottle of wine from 1983 and was wondering if it is still good. I will do ...
  A: 'Schwarze Katz', or 'Black Cat', is a brand of low-cost German table wine produced in the off-dry or ...
value10/29/2011
  Q: David my father-inlaw recently brought out a bottle of arch duke yugoslav laski riesling from the ...
  A: Laski Riesling has no connection with the fine Riesling grape and is just one of the many confusing ...
WINDFALL WINES10/26/2011
  Q: Just come into ownership of following, stored upright in dry,dark indoors in Cardiff until ...
  A: The Taylor '27 is a famous and very valuable Port so I suggest you ask J Straker Chadwick's in ...
Please price this port10/24/2011
  Q: Do you have any info on this port, price, age, and how rare. Thanks a lot !
  A: This is a sweet white Port from a very old company, now part of the Barros Almeida group, that's ...
Aloxe Corton Latour Wine10/23/2011
  Q: I am helping a good friend clear out her late fathers garage and we have come accross a bottle of ...
  A: There's a good description of Aloxe-Corton at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloxe-Corton_wine that ...
Taylor's Port10/21/2011
  Q: Have got a bottle of Taylor's late bottled vintage reserve port 1971. Bottled in Oporto 1977. Is ...
  A: This should still be OK to drink but it's now old for a LBV so it will be in decline - losing fruit ...
Wine valuation10/18/2011
  Q: I would be interested to know how much a bottle of wine that we have had for quite some time would ...
  A: This is one of the most confusing names as it's often mixed up with the, rather better, Pauillac Ch ...
Similar question10/17/2011
  Q: A.5.848.454,also Chateau de Belleverne 1976 Beajolais and finally Chateau de Tracy Pouilly Fume 1974 ...
  A: I'm flattered that anyone teaching WSET 4 needs help from me; shouldn't you sign-up and become an ...
Haut-médoc10/14/2011
  Q: Bonjour,mon nom est PETRY. J'ai un bordeaux haut-médoc de l'année 1949 du chateau Monteil du Moulina ...
  A: Salut Petry, Acceptez s'il vous plaît mes apologies de cette traduction automatique mais je suis ...
Rouyer Guillet Cognac10/13/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of rouyer guillet cognac, it has a lable on it that says grande reserve it also has ...
  A: This certainly has a value as this is a fine Cognac from a very reputable producer but it's ...
Chianti Bessi (1977)10/13/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Chianti Bessi (1977) Vintage. It is a decanter, in the shape of an eagle in green ...
  A: I'm sorry but Chiantis aren't intended for keeping much beyond 5 years, even when from a major ...
Hennessy Private Reserve 186510/12/2011
  Q: I have an unopened mint condition bottle of Hennessy Private Reserve 1865. Im selling and i have a ...
  A: It would seem fair to me for your buyer to pay a shade below your purchase price as he could get it ...
Vintage Martell VSOP price10/6/2011
  Q: I live in malaysia and would appreciate your expertise to evaluate 2 vintage martell vsop sealed ...
  A: Both of these old bottles are rather ullaged, I.E. they have lost some of the original contents ...
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Labelling10/5/2011
  Q: I have inherited a Magnum of Laurent-Perrier Champagne that had lain in a cellar for many years. It ...
  A: Did you try Laurent-Perrier (UK) as they should be able to give you a better answer than I could? ...
Rocha`s port10/5/2011
  Q: so my 65 year old port does not have any sign of a date on it,on the bottom left of the bottle it ...
  A: 'Supposed to be 40 years old then' worries me as any 'Port With an Indication of Age' should say ...
2001 French wine10/5/2011
  Q: I have just received a case of 12 bottles of French wine produced by Perrin & Fils, Vacqueyras, 'Les ...
  A: This is one of the top village wines of the Rhone, from a good producer and a good year so these ...
1969 Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne10/4/2011
  Q: My husband bought a bottle of 1969 Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne at a flea market for $4.00. We're ...
  A: Hy Lynda, That sounds a good gamble for $4.00 but I'm afraid there is no way for you to sell such ...
Vintage Port10/3/2011
  Q: I have two bottles of vintage port. Both Niepoorts Vintage - one is 1933 and the other 1945. Can ...
  A: Both of these would attract bidder interest at auction as Niepoort is a famous family firm. And '45 ...
Dom Perignon 1982 - with box - value9/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1982, Dom Perignon - in its box - the seal has been opened at some stage. Slight ...
  A: I think you could hope for an auction catalogue figure around the £200 mark if the wear on the foil ...
Siglo Rioja 19619/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of vintage wine -- 1961 Siglo Rioja. It has a burlap covering the bottle. The label ...
  A: I'm afraid this is very old for what it is so it's not likely to be enjoyable after so long; not ...
1904 Hooper Port Wine9/27/2011
  Q: I was just given this bottle of wine and was wondering how good it was and what the estimated price ...
  A: Any dated Port of this age deserves professional appraisal as any Vintage or Colheita Port that old ...
validity of an old bottle of champagne9/26/2011
  Q: I am from Beirut Lebanon i found a bottle of champagne in my grandparent’s house, but I don’t know ...
  A: I'm sorry but it would be impossible to sell any Champagne that's lost so much of its contents - ...
vintage port9/26/2011
  Q: I have several bottles of port that I would like to know if they are of any value. They are all ...
  A: These all have significant value - especially the Dow '63s - but accurate valuation will depend on ...
1970 Dom Perignon9/23/2011
  Q: I live in Salisbury, Maryland in the USA. I purchaced an estate last week and found a bottle of ...
  A: Not even Champagne of this quality lasts for ever so this needs appraising professionally in terms ...
Giunti&Figli Bottle9/17/2011
  Q: I would like to know if the bottle is of Value. My Aunt is 90 years old and has a bottle that has ...
  A: It would be easier to identify this if you could PLEASE upload a photo but I feel fairly sure that ...
Graham's late bottled vintage port 1979 miniature bottle.9/16/2011
  Q: I have just been given over 50 miniature bottles from my mum bar display that she has had for over ...
  A: This LBV is from one of the best producers, but isn't from a great vintage - which is why they ...
Champagne/ Wine Valuations9/15/2011
  Q: My mum (a tee-totaller!) wishes to query the following: 1. Charles Hiedsieck. Reims France. 75cl. ...
  A: No; they're not poison but they are all a bit old for what they are. The star is obviously the ...
Chateau9/14/2011
  Q: I recently bought a storage unit in the U.S. And came across a big wooden box of various wines all ...
  A: You got a bonus buing that unit! Assuming the bottles are all in good condition in terms of levels, ...
Advise & Valuation9/13/2011
  Q: I have 2 bottles of champagne as below and kindly request your expert advise, knowledge and ...
  A: Vintage dates are always shown on Vintage Champagne labels but Krug's name and fame is based on ...
Chambolle-Musigny9/12/2011
  Q: I have found a bottle in cellar from an old house my brother was doing up. It is 1971 Chambolle ...
  A: This is now rather old, although it come from a good maker and a good vintage. I wouldn't rush to ...
VERY OLD LIQUEUR BRANDY 18589/12/2011
  Q: I AM INTERESTED IN THE VALUATION OF THIS BOTTLE I INHERITED FROM MY GRANDFATHER. IT IS UNOPENED ...
  A: The moisture you can feel will result from the failure of the cork, which is allowing some of the ...
Advise & Valuation9/11/2011
  Q: I have 2 bottles of champagne as below and kindly request your expert advise, knowledge and ...
  A: These are both very fine Champagnes - I have very fond memories of the '66 - but I'm always ...
Mouton-Cadet 19709/11/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Baron Phillipe de Rothschild 1970 Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Red wine....1Qt, 1pt 2 fl ...
  A: I'm sorry but you'd find it very difficult to sell this lawfully as I don't think any auction house ...
Wines&champagne9/10/2011
  Q: I have a collection of wines and champagne of approximately 200-300 bottles from DP to M&CH , ...
  A: A collection of this size deserves professional appraisal as potential entries into a fine wine ...
opened Cognac Camus Napoleon9/10/2011
  Q: I have a opened bottle of Cognac Camus Napoleon La grande marque belonging to my dad who bought it ...
  A: I'm not familiar with Australian legislation on the subject but generally Health and Safety laws do ...
charles/diana wedding commemorative port9/6/2011
  Q: david, i have a 750ml bottle of "Royal Wedding Commemorative 1981 Vintage Port" made by B.Liebich & ...
  A: Liebich is a large producer in Barossa Valley that offers a wide range of wines, including ...
1bottle of chateau laftte rothschild1pt 8 oz9/5/2011
  Q: I have had this bottle for almost 30 years i have kept in a dark closet all this time and i keep it ...
  A: Assuming that your closet is cold and that the bottle is pristine in terms of level and capsule, I ...
1986 bordeaux9/4/2011
  Q: I have found 3 bottles of Grand Vin de Bordeaux 1986 Chateau Gaudin pauillac whilst clearing out my ...
  A: I don't think investment was in your father's mind when he bought these as only the very top wines ...
Label for a Moselblumchen bottle9/1/2011
  Q: Hey David! I am looking for a picture of an label from a Moselblumchen bottle. I am working on a ...
  A: I'm afraid you may find this difficult in Sweden so I suggest you ask the scriptwriter to adjust the ...
Browne-Vintners Co. Alcohol8/31/2011
  Q: I Have This Bottle Dated In The 1880s, It Is Unopened,And The Brand Is Browne-Vintners Co. It Is 1 ...
  A: I'm sorry but you'd find it very difficult to sell this miniature lawfully as the selling costs - ...
value of one bottle of wine8/31/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Welgemeend estate wine Douelle 1995 vintage and wondered if the bottle had any ...
  A: I'm afraid South African wines don't command high prices at auction so I don't think it would be ...
Champagne Valuation8/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Champagne that I was given for my 16th birthday in 1996. I have no idea if ...
  A: Pol Roger, like most of the top producers, make several cuvées that have slightly different labels ...
Vino Gran Caruso vintage wine8/27/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of wine from Italy with no date on it. It was imported by Kobrand Corporation, ...
  A: Ravello is a town situated above the Amalfi Coast in the province of Salerno, Campania in Southern ...
Camus Celebration Cognac8/26/2011
  Q: What sort of value for a 1L bottle Camus Celebration Cognac (seal intact) Serial No.060050
  A: It's difficult to be precise with this as it isn't on offer from any merchant but we're probably ...
value of wine8/25/2011
  Q: i have a bottle or 1979 grahams late bottled vintage port what is it worth and when\how long will it ...
  A: LBVs usually peak at around 10 years after bottling so this is probably into decline by now and ...
Antique whiskey bottle I.W. Harper8/22/2011
  Q: I have an antique I.W.Harper whiskey bottle, empty,in perfect condition.It has the glass/cork ...
  A: I'm sorry but antique bottles are a specialist interest that I don't share so I can't help you ...
wine valuation8/21/2011
  Q: I live in Perth Australia and have some wine I brought from the UK.I dont know whether to keep o ...
  A: I don't think there's anything to be gained by keeping these any longer so I'd drink fairly soon, ...
"rare ruby port"8/19/2011
  Q: My grandparents recently went through their very old liquor cabinet and found several 50+ year old ...
  A: I think Rodrigues & Company is now part of the Barros Almeida Group along with Feist, Hutcheson, ...
1966 vintage wine bottle of a dark lady8/18/2011
  Q: Sir, I have a 13" wine bottle of a dark woman with a water jug balanced on her head with her left ...
  A: Fancy bottles of Chianti are produced in Tuscany in great quantities for sale as tourist souvenirs ...
wine evaluation (private individual)8/18/2011
  Q: I have (4) four btls. of wine I want to sell. Could you please give me an idea what I might expect ...
  A: Professional appraisal of these bottles in terms of levels, labels and capsules will be required to ...
martell cognac8/16/2011
  Q: I have recently inherited a bottle of 'COGNAC XO SUPREME, 3.0 Litre' from the year 1715 at 40%vol ...
  A: Cognacs in such large formats are very rare but I can't see a reason why this shouldn't be genuine - ...
the marketing/alcohol % changes in wines8/16/2011
  Q: I started drinking French wines in 1969 and enjoyed most of them with meals. It used to be easy to ...
  A: I share your view! I'm not sure how best to answer you though as I'm sure you don't need me to ...
Pieroth Blue8/14/2011
  Q: I have recently been cleaning out my grandads house ready to sell and dug out a bottle of 1985 ...
  A: I'm sorry but this is many years too old for you to be able to open with any anticipation of ...
Chateau Musseau 19648/13/2011
  Q: A friend of mine has shown me 6 bottles of a Chateau Musseau, Côtes Fransac of 1964. He has kept the ...
  A: I'm afraid there's little chance in enjoyment from drinking any Fronsac of this age as the region is ...
Possible valuation8/12/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 1966, the label has 'Applellation Chateauneuf-Du-Pape ...
  A: This is very old for any CdP and I'm afraid I can't see significant value in this bottle, which ...
1991 rugby world cup wine8/11/2011
  Q: I also have a bottle from the 1991 rugby world cup and live in NZ, it is a bordeaux, A.De Luze 33450 ...
  A: I don't know if there'd be any collector interest among NZ rugby enthusiasts but I'm afraid I don't ...
Wert einer Weinflasche8/11/2011
  Q: Haben eine Fritz Lamby, 1974er Langenlonsheimer Sonnenborn, Bingen Büdesheim am Rhein, hat diese ...
  A: Dies ist sehr alt für das, was scheint, aa blended Tafelwein sein, wie du nicht benannt haben eine ...
jules mignon & co cm8 475755 champagne8/10/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of vintage jules mignon champagne, code number cm 8 475 755, i have owned it for ...
  A: I'm afraid this low-cost non-vintage Champagne won't be easy to sell after so long but possibly you ...
Jose Peymartin Sherry8/7/2011
  Q: My uncle has a 1914 Sherry with the above name. Bottled in Spain Serial number 52254756 Bottle ...
  A: I assume there's a typo in your question and that your uncle has a bottle of Jose Pemartin Sherry ...
1976 PERRIER JOUET8/5/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1976 PERRIER JOUET CHAMPAGNE. SPECIAL RESERVE. EPERNAY FRANCE. 75 cl. It is in a ...
  A: Champagnes of this age are always a bit of a gamble as so much depends on storage conditions but it ...
Vintage Champagne8/4/2011
  Q: I have two bottles of vintage Champagne: 1926 Appay Pere & Fils, Reims and a 1917 Delbeck & Co, ...
  A: These are extremely difficult to value as Champagnes of this age are only sought-after by specialist ...
champagne8/3/2011
  Q: I have 3 bottles of Champagne all from the early 1980s 2 are G H Mumms Cordon rouge. One has number ...
  A: Non-vintage Champagne from the early 80's wouldn't be easy to sell as collectors usually prefer such ...
1973 Perrier Jouet Special Reserve & 1971 Salon le Mesnil8/2/2011
  Q: I have a one bottle of each of the above and wondered if you might relay any information you may ...
  A: I'd rather not raise your hopes by mentioning a figure as the value of these very old Champagnes is ...
House of Banfi Vintage 19747/30/2011
  Q: About 4' feet tall, 344/f ounces The design of the bottle is a basket design on the bottom, with ...
  A: This is one of the better examples of the fancy bottles produced in the Tuscany region of Italy for ...
Assortment of wine7/30/2011
  Q: I was recently given some bottles wine by my grandfather. Was just curious about aging on these ...
  A: I'm sorry but I think you should keep these on display to show your appreciation of your GD's ...
GH mumm7/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of G.H. Mumm Extra Dry Champagne approx. mid 1960 the only numbers I can find are ...
  A: I don't know any lawful way for you to sell this privately in Canada as all sales of alcohol are ...
1937 cordon rouge7/28/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of G.H.MUMM 1937 Cordon Rouge - Champagne Brut. On the label is stamped "Reserved ...
  A: Condition is all-important with Champagnes of this age - especially when they are from the last ...
Offley Boa Vista 19777/27/2011
  Q: My Mother in Law has a crate of Offley Boa Vista 1977 Vintage Port in her garage. It has been there ...
  A: This is from a famous and popular vintage so I think these would be easy to sell for around £40/50 ...
Wine and bottle info7/25/2011
  Q: I have a spiral shaped bottle of wine that is 33 1/2 inches tall that was given to me a long time ...
  A: I don't think it would be possible to date this precisely as I think bottles in this shape are still ...
Wine and bottle info7/25/2011
  Q: I have a spiral shaped bottle of wine that is 33 1/2 inches tall that was given to me a long time ...
  A: This is one of the better examples of the fancy bottles produced in the Tuscany region of Italy for ...
Wine bottle7/23/2011
  Q: Hope this isn't too trivial a question for you. I have a Mirafiore Chianti Classico 1966 bottle ( ...
  A: No questions are too trivial so well done for asking before you took a chance. However, there's no ...
wine value7/23/2011
  Q: David: I have been saving an unusual "fluted" bottle of porto dalva house reserve 1944 (bottled in ...
  A: These are difficult to value precisely as both are specialist interests and demand is volatile but I ...
Cuvee Josephine 19857/22/2011
  Q: We've been given a bottle of Champagne Joseph Perrier Cuvee Josephine 1985 a few years back. Have we ...
  A: This was a superb vintage and wines at this quality level should still be fine drinking if they've ...
Palmela Wine question7/22/2011
  Q: I have a wine left to me from my father. Portugese wine, with the following label: Palmela Superior ...
  A: Palmela is a well-regarded area of the Setubal peninsular near Lisbon that produces a range of ...
croft port7/22/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of crofts port made in 1920 bottled in 1922 The bottle is black and the cork is ...
  A: Old Ports always command a substantial premium from collectors simply because of the rarity - which ...
Is my Wine of value?7/22/2011
  Q: I received a bottle of wine as a present to celebrate a birthday, some years passed. And, have ...
  A: This is a basic AC Bordeaux wine, rather than one of the quality to qualify for a higher ...
cognac7/20/2011
  Q: what is the value of this cognac? the label reads as follows personally sellected by frank ...
  A: I think you might hope to sell this for around $50 as replacement costs seem rather higher than that ...
1996 Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France7/19/2011
  Q: I was given the following as a gift (based in the UK): 1 x 150cl, 1996, Baron Philippe de ...
  A: Your summary of this wine is perfect - and I'm glad you haven't ben seduced by thoughts that this ...
vintage 1929 bottle7/18/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Mirafiore Demi- sec, 13 oz still has original paper around it. vintage 1929 ...
  A: I'd like to know the full text from the label (come back if you want!) but it's difficult to see a ...
Value of wine7/18/2011
  Q: My name is Renee, and I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have a bottle of 1976 Romanian Premiat ...
  A: I'm sorry but these are both very old indeed for what they are - which would make them difficult for ...
1967 Sichel &fils Freres7/17/2011
  Q: Found this bottle of wine in a basement of a estate sale , was behind a shelf unit in the basement ...
  A: I don't think you'd be able to sell this lawfully as I don't think any auction house or merchant ...
Smith Woodhouse Port7/15/2011
  Q: I recently spotted your name after I asked a question to another expert but I think you may be in a ...
  A: I'm sorry you didn't get the help you were seeking from my colleague so I hope this is what you ...
Porto Colheita 1952 Niepoort7/12/2011
  Q: my friend has asked me to sell a bottle of this port on ebay, I have no idea about port, and was ...
  A: Ebay wouldn't be my preferred sale route for such a valuable bottle as I don't think that site ...
Piper-Heidsieck7/12/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. The bottle and label are of good quality. The Bottle ...
  A: I'm afraid you'd find it very difficult to sell a single bottle of old NV Champagne lawfully as I ...
Warres Vintage Port7/11/2011
  Q: We have a dozen bottles of 1975 Vintage Warres Port, could you give me some idea of value please? ...
  A: The average cost of replacing these from a retailer would be around £45 per, plus VAT and delivery, ...
Old cognac7/10/2011
  Q: I've just found and old bottle of cognac in my grandpa cabinet. It is a Vieux Cognac VSOP Napoleon ...
  A: There's no reason why this shouldn't still be a fine drink as all spirits last virtually ...
collectable champagne7/9/2011
  Q: i have 2 bottle of champagne and was wandering if they are collectables im guessing that the ...
  A: This was probably good value in its day but non-vintage Champagnes are intended for drinking within ...
unopened wine7/7/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of soave bolla white wine from italy never opened would this be valuable and what ...
  A: You don't say how long you've had this but Soaves are light table wines intended for drinking soon ...
pommery and greno7/6/2011
  Q: The bottle is immaculate as it has been wrapped in tissue since the 50s , the level of liquid is to ...
  A: Two auction houses in Scotland come to mind as possible sources of professional help with this ...
3 Bottles 1987 Marilyn Monroe Merlot7/4/2011
  Q: David, Interested in knowing a realistic value for my 3 bottles of 1987 Marilyn Monroe Merlot. The ...
  A: These are very difficult to value as demand for this Nova Wines ultra-premium brand is volatile, due ...
1979 louis jadot7/4/2011
  Q: 1979 beaujolais jadot - what is its value?
  A: I'm afraid you'd find it very difficult to sell such an old Beaujolais as this so it's hard to see ...
Vintage Port Value7/4/2011
  Q: I have a single bottle of Port that I would like to know the value of please? It is a black bottle ...
  A: You could replace this for £48.50 inc VAT at the moment but availability is very small as '75s have ...
finding a wine7/4/2011
  Q: Im trying to find a wine and having no luck finding it. details on the bottle are- 50eme ...
  A: These bottles used to crop up regularly on eBay France and other on-line sites with asking prices of ...
1975 chianti7/3/2011
  Q: I have a 1975 Chianti in a green glass eagle bottle, I know that 1975 was a good year, and I have ...
  A: Fancy bottles are popular tourist souvenirs in Tuscany but I'm afraid they never contain the best ...
Are these wines too old too drink?7/2/2011
  Q: Please advise whether the following are ok to drink;_Semillon Chardonay 2000. Hardys Chardonnay ...
  A: These are all getting on a bit and need drinking soon - with an awareness that they may have lost ...
Rare Douro Port 19056/28/2011
  Q: I live in the Denver, Colorado (USA) metro area and have a 1 pint 9 ounce bottle of Rare Douro Port ...
  A: You have a valuable bottle here if it has a pristine capsule as well as a good level as many ...
pommery and greno6/27/2011
  Q: I have an immaculate bottle of Pommery and Greno 1929 champagne and was curios to find out a ...
  A: This might be attractive to collectors as it's from an excellent vintage but I'd rather not mention ...
Marnier Lapostolle Fine Champagne Cognac6/25/2011
  Q: I have a 750ml bottle of Marnier-Lapostolle cognac/fine champagne and was wondering if you could ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't know of any way you could sell this lawfully in Canada - which means that your ...
value of my wine6/25/2011
  Q: I had an aunt pass away some time ago, and I found a bottle of wine while cleaning out her house. I ...
  A: Sorry about your aunt - especially as she was obviously a serious wine enthusiast. However, I'm ...
chateau .d. angludet6/23/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of chateau .d.anludet 1975 grand cru exceptionel shipped and bottled by andre simon ...
  A: This is listed by a London merchant for £25 plus VAT but it wasn't one of the better wines made in ...
Champagne6/23/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Bollinger Champagne; Labeled: July 29th 1981; specially shipped to celebrate the ...
  A: A pristine bottle of '73 Bollinger RD certainly has a value - despite its age - and a substantial ...
Wine bottles6/22/2011
  Q: I am trying to find some empty wine bottles that are dated 1981. I would love to find at least 2, ...
  A: There's no ready source of dated empty bottles that I can think of as empties usually go straight to ...
vaule of case of vintage port6/22/2011
  Q: Wanted to know the value of 12 bottles of Hooper's 1954 vintage port
  A: This is very difficult to put a figure on as 1954 wasn't a good vintage and the Hooper name hasn't ...
83 chateau saint colombe6/19/2011
  Q: Yesterday we opened with our father a 1983 Chateau Sainte Colombe Bordeaux Superieur -Cotes de ...
  A: This CdC has had considerable investment recently so don't be put off by your experience with that ...
A 100+ year old Port6/17/2011
  Q: I just acquired a bottle of Brotherhood Winery (Washingtonville, NY) Old Medicinal Port dated 1896. ...
  A: Good luck at the sale - but don't bet the farm that you'll turn a profit! Indeed 'Oporto type' ...
A 100+ year old Port6/17/2011
  Q: I just acquired a bottle of Brotherhood Winery (Washingtonville, NY) Old Medicinal Port dated 1896. ...
  A: Brotherhood have strong claims to be the oldest winery in the USA ...
port valuation6/16/2011
  Q: Sorry, David, forgot to include pertinent information in the first posting we sent about the 1944 C. ...
  A: I suggest you ask Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) or Wine Gavel (http://winegavel.com/) ...
C. Da Silva Oporto6/16/2011
  Q: We have three bottles of C. Da Silva port; we are interested in having them valuated. We've uploaded ...
  A: These are aged Tawnies, or 'Colheitas' in Portspeak, but I'm afraid I can't suggest a value without ...
Value of Henry Selection6/16/2011
  Q: We have 2 bottles of the following, do you know if it's worth anything? We live in Illinois ...
  A: This isn't a top wine and value will depend very much on the condition of the bottles in terms of ...
Rouyer cognac6/14/2011
  Q: I received a gift of RGB (Rouyer Guillet Brand est. 1701) cognac. The bottle is tied in wire, the ...
  A: Old Cognacs certainly have a value to collectors, but it's a specialist market so I suggest you ...
wine value6/13/2011
  Q: how much a Chateau Anniche, premieres cotes de bordeaux 1991 will be worth on the market? and a ...
  A: That make it clear that this is a wine from the Cozes Hermitage that was bottled by a Burgundy ...
wine value6/13/2011
  Q: how much a Chateau Anniche, premieres cotes de bordeaux 1991 will be worth on the market? and a ...
  A: I'm afraid Premieres Cotes wines don't command high prices from collectors, and this is rather old ...
rare sherry?6/12/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Berisford Solera 1914 Rare Amontillado Fino Sherry - Reserva Privada Bottle No ...
  A: I'd drink it because I'm a fan of good Sherries but it might be worth asking Bid for Wine ...
2 wines inherited6/12/2011
  Q: I've inherited two wines I am interested in getting a value for, as I am not really a wine drinker. ...
  A: I'm sorry but I can't see any value here as you'd find it very difficult to sell these. The ...
1926 Gouveia Port6/11/2011
  Q: I've inherited an unopened bottle of port from my late aunt. Around the neck of the bottle is a ...
  A: 1926 wasn't a vintage that was declared generally and nor is J.P. Gouveia a notable shipper but I ...
Charles Heidseick 19206/11/2011
  Q: I am trying to find a value for my bottle of charles heidseick 1920. I have attached 2 pictures of ...
  A: As you're nearer to the US than any other country where private sale of wine isn't unlawful, I'd ...
Charles Heidseick 19206/11/2011
  Q: I am trying to find a value for my bottle of charles heidseick 1920. I have attached 2 pictures of ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't know any lawful way you could sell this in Canada so the blunt answer must be ...
remy martin fine champagne, cognac, 946 ml, on back label says du 13 janvier 1938 art 16/8/2011
  Q: iv inherited a bottle, unopened of remy martin , dated 13 january 1938 with the box in very good ...
  A: Old Cognacs CAN be valuable because of collector interest but it's a specialist market so I'd rather ...
Cognac6/7/2011
  Q: I found a bottle of Aigle Imperiale ; Distilled by E. Cusenier & C, Cognac, France. Imported by W.A. ...
  A: I think you may have found something that would interest Cognac collectors as Cusenier are best ...
value please.6/6/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne/wine 13 pints. 1983 Jeanmaire chalons sur marne from france. could you ...
  A: This is very difficult to value because 1983 wasn't a great vintage, Jeanmaire isn't a well-known ...
1971 Novaj6/6/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Pieroth Connoisseur Selection 1971 Novaj Gewurztraminer white Ausbruch grape ...
  A: I'm sorry but this is decades past its prime and will only decline further if you keep it longer. ...
vintage port5/31/2011
  Q: i have a case of Warre 1970 Tercentenery vintage port i am thinking of selling, can you give me an ...
  A: This is a lovely Port that is now nicely mature so I don't think you'd have any difficulty selling. ...
port value5/30/2011
  Q: My son was given a case of Quarles Harris 1983 vintage port for his christening and he is now ...
  A: QH is a good Port from the Symington stable but isn't quite in the class of their Warre, Graham or ...
wine value5/29/2011
  Q: I have found these wines in the back closet wine rack in my basement. Is there any value to them, is ...
  A: These are all commercial whites that were intended for drinking on release so I don't think you'd ...
sandeman port5/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Sandeman 1970, bottle in 1972 port, is this worth anything. Thanks & regards ...
  A: Indeed this has a value as Sandeman is a leading Port house and the '70s are at their peak now and ...
wine valuation5/28/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1983 somlo..muskat ottonel...Ausbruch..maker Fedinard Pieroth gmbh..could ...
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any value here for three reasons: Firstly, this is now very old ...
wine value5/27/2011
  Q: I inherited a small collection of wine and was told that these particular ones may be some value. ...
  A: A collection of this quality deserves professional appraisal, perhaps by Wine Commune - ...
wine5/26/2011
  Q: What is the value of a 1914 bottle of Grand Vin.. E. Thoreau & Fils ? ANSWER: Hi Heidi, I'm sorry ...
  A: or Buyer's Own Brand. (The medal decorations are probably fictitious; just added to the label to ...
Port5/26/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Offley Baron de Forrester "1975 Reserve" very old tawney port bottled in 1998. I ...
  A: Colheitas can be very enjoyable for many years after bottling although the makers release them when ...
wine5/25/2011
  Q: What is the value of a 1914 bottle of Grand Vin.. E. Thoreau & Fils ?
  A: I'm sorry but I need the full text from the label before I could answer this fully, and your opinion ...
Champagne5/23/2011
  Q: I live in Crawley, sussex.uk. I have a bottle of 1928 vintage renaudin- bollinger & co Ay-champagne ...
  A: Pristine bottles of '28 Champagne CAN make it into four figures GBP at auction as it was an ...
Churchill's Quinta do Rio Vintage Port 20015/23/2011
  Q: I have bought 2 bottles of the above in a charity auction I paid £45 for the 2, was this a good ...
  A: I think you did well as Churchill single quintas usually retail at upwards of £30 each, although I ...
Valuation please.5/20/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Berisford Solera 1914-Sherry marked Rare Pale Cream/Reserva Privada/Bodegas de ...
  A: I'm afraid Cream Sherries don't attract much interest at wine auctions but I think you might hope ...
Port5/20/2011
  Q: Can you give me an indication of the value of a bottle of 1958 SVP Constantino, SARL. What to expect ...
  A: Constantinos is part of the reputable Ferreira group but isn't a first-division Port producer and ...
Valuation5/17/2011
  Q: Please could you tell me the value of bottle of SANDERMAN IMPERIAL 20yr old TAWNY PORT. Given as a ...
  A: Sandeman 20YO Port is available from several UK merchants at prices from £23.75 + VAT and might make ...
Wine bottle5/17/2011
  Q: I have what I think could be collectable. It is a large empty wine bottle. "VIEUX CELLIER D'YVECOURT ...
  A: This was a brand of blended table wine produced by the Bordeaux negociants Yvon Mau but I doubt if ...
Pieroth Brut5/17/2011
  Q: I have 2 bottles of Pieroth Brut (Sekt)1981 limited edition boxed. Are they worth anything
  A: I'm sorry but these are very old indeed for Sekts as that style of German sparkler is intended for ...
wine5/14/2011
  Q: I have a 4/5 quart bottle Paul Masson Rarity rare tawny port boxed with two hand made dessert wine ...
  A: This is from a large producer of low-cost Californian wines that don't interest enthusiasts so it ...
1943 Carvalho, Ribeiro & Ferreira Ducal5/13/2011
  Q: Our friends showed us a bottle of this wine today. It had a wax seal with ribbons attached and was ...
  A: Could there be a typo in your question? I suspect you mean 'Carcavelos' (a producer to the east of ...
Please price this bottle5/12/2011
  Q: I have inherited 50 or so bottles of the attached picture. They are full and in original case. ...
  A: I'd need to know the full text from the labels, which your photo doesn't show, before agreeing with ...
value5/9/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of grand marnier cuvee du centenaire 1827-1927 still in box never been open what is ...
  A: The replacement value of this is around $100/125 plus taxes but I haven't seen any recent auction ...
MADEIRA WINE5/9/2011
  Q: This bottle reads MANUEL de SOUSA, HERDEIROS MADEIRA WINE VERDELHO MADEIRA ISLAND. It has a crest ...
  A: This producer isn't as well-known as the big shippers like Blandy's but I've seen some very positive ...
champagne5/6/2011
  Q: ,,both excellent condition and past and present storage,,,can you help me out on the value please
  A: I'm afraid this is a difficult one because these have long gone from merchants' shelves so I have no ...
cognac5/4/2011
  Q: Hey David, I've recently bought 6 bottles of cognac for a party. But I am not a cognac drinker and ...
  A: Spirits aren't as sensitive to temperature as wines so I'd be fairly happy with your suggestion ...
want to sell5/2/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1962 Cuvee Dom Perignon. i'm looking sell it and would like to know its value. ...
  A: This was an excellent DP in its day and could still interest collectors even though it is now very ...
dry monopole5/2/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Heidsieck & co gold top dry monopole with reserved for England and a crest on it ...
  A: 'Reserved for England' was a fairly common designation on Champagne bottles before and following ...
Charles & Diana wine4/30/2011
  Q: we have two full bottles of wine with lables showing St Pauls Cathedral and 29 July 1981. The wine ...
  A: I'm sorry you had an unfortunate cork experience but this isn't unusual with wines of this age if ...
1965 barolo4/29/2011
  Q: ORIGINE CONTROLLATA. VINO DELL,ANNO 1965 * I love red wine , will this be ok to drink ? or i might ...
  A: This wasn't a great vintage for Barolo so it's difficult to see significant value here but I'd need ...
vin mouton cadet 19664/29/2011
  Q: j'ai une bouteille de mouton cadet rotchild de 1966 que je veux vendre,ainsi que d'autres bouteilles ...
  A: Je suis désolé mais Mouton Cadet est un négociant mélange commercial destiné à la boisson à la ...
Bollinger Champange4/29/2011
  Q: I had a Magnum of Bollinger Millenium Champagne Special Cuvee Brut as a gift, can you tell me an ...
  A: Please come back with a photo of this bottle as I don't think there is any such thing as Bollinger ...
pemartin sherry4/28/2011
  Q: I have an old bottle of pemartin sherry. Label on the front says rich cream shery. The bottle is ...
  A: Bodegas de Jose Pemartin y Cia is a reputable firm but not one that many enthusiasts would rate in ...
Royal Wedding Champagne 19814/28/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Charles Heidsieck Royal Wedding Cuvee champagne selected for Prince of Wales ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for any Champagne, although it was a good vintage and your bottle ...
1955 1er Cru Classe Pomerol4/28/2011
  Q: I worked for 28 years with a major wholesale wine and spirits Co. in Wash. DC. In 1983 I was given ...
  A: Wines of this age are extremely difficult to value but this may be worth professional appraisal as ...
port cabnet4/27/2011
  Q: is it worth any think, is it worth holding on to? prince charles and princess diana commerative ...
  A: Some Australian 'ports' have a good following among collectors but I can't read the maker's name on ...
Arbois Vin Jaune / Chateau Chalon4/26/2011
  Q: I have an arbois - Vin Jaune 2003 and a Chateau Chalon 1998. Were the years 2003 and 1998 good ...
  A: Specific vintages aren't important with Vins Jaune as these are deliberately oxidized in wood before ...
champagne rene lalou4/26/2011
  Q: i have one champagne renea lalou,year 1969 in perfect situation,and i want to sell this ...
  A: This is one of the top Prestige Cuvées and was only produced in the period 1966 - 1985, until Mumm ...
1976 ruffino Chianti Classico4/26/2011
  Q: i have a picture of the bottle that i can send to you . any info at all would be great thanks.
  A: Rufino is a large and reputable producer in Tuscany - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruffino - and ...
Mateus white4/25/2011
  Q: David Is there a UK importer / supplier of Mateus white who could send a case to me in Edinburgh ?
  A: Mateus wines are widely available so most Edinburgh merchants should be able to supply you. The UK ...
Cognac4/24/2011
  Q: I have a singler bottle of Girard Vintage 1865 Very Old Brandy. Label has Tonnay-Charente and a ...
  A: I'd rather not suggest a value for this as it is so rare that I wouldn't be able to find a reliable ...
C Da Silva Porto shipping box4/23/2011
  Q: I noticed you responded to a C Da Silva question on this forum previously so wonder if you can help ...
  A: Old Port boxes sometimes come up on eBay so that might be a place to start; or a local wine merchant ...
Champagne4/22/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1943 Jean Bonet Champagne that I received from my parents. They bought it in the ...
  A: This is obviously very old indeed so you'd only be able to sell it to a Champagne enthusiast who ...
Camus Napoleon Vieille Reserve Cognac4/22/2011
  Q: I purchased this bottle about 20 years ago and was wondering what it's current value might be. The ...
  A: This will probably have appreciated considerably but I don't know any lawful way for you to sell it ...
1990 Edouard Vigneron Bordeaux4/22/2011
  Q: I am wondering if this wine, labelled as "Historie de Paris, Edouard Vigneron, 1990 Bordeaux" ...
  A: AC Bordeaux is the most basic grade of wine that's legally allowed to use the Bordeaux name. They ...
adelaide grand prix liqueur port4/22/2011
  Q: I have an old bottle of Liqueur Port celebrating the Adelaide Grandprix. I cannot remember the year ...
  A: McClaren Vale 'ports' have a good reputation for what they are - bearing in mind that real Port only ...
1991 Bordeaux4/21/2011
  Q: Good morning David, Whilst clearing out my cellar I have discovered a bottle of La Marotte, 1991 ...
  A: They can be made from any grape grown anywhere in the Bordeaux region and are usually low-cost ...
1991 Bordeaux4/21/2011
  Q: Good morning David, Whilst clearing out my cellar I have discovered a bottle of La Marotte, 1991 ...
  A: This is a challenging one because I don't know a La Marotte in Bordeaux so please come back with the ...
French wine from 1970s through 1980s4/21/2011
  Q: I have come into possession of several french wines. Could you please give a valuation of them. I ...
  A: The star of this group is probably the Trotanoy, which would cost you over $200 to replace, plus ...
camus jubilee4/20/2011
  Q: is it worth the money and as a collectable?
  A: The top tier of all wines and spirits always seems expensive because these are usually bought more ...
valuing and drinkability of 1953 champagne4/20/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Pommery & Greno Reims Extra sec Champagne dated 1953. It is in the original straw ...
  A: This is now very old indeed for any Champagne - although it's from a fairly good vintage. I'd ...
Estimado Superior Old Tawny Port 19384/20/2011
  Q: It's me again. ;-) I would like to know, if the "Estimado Superior Old Tawny Port 1938" is a good ...
  A: This could be fairly valuable to collectors if the bottle is in good condition in terms of level, ...
1983 brut and other wine qn4/20/2011
  Q: I have a charles heidsieck 1983 brut. How long more can I store It? How should I set store it? I ...
  A: This is now very old for a Champagne from a rather ordinary vintage but there's still a chance that ...
1969 bottle of rose wine4/19/2011
  Q: I have a sealed, all original, bottle of Da Silva Porto Crackling rose wine. The label reads; 26 ...
  A: I'm sorry but there is very little chance of enjoyment from any Portuguese rosé of this age as they ...
ARBOIS - Les Vins de France 19624/19/2011
  Q: I have an "ARBOIS - Les Vins de France rouge 1962 Reserve des caves de la reine Pdedauque, Negociant ...
  A: Arbois wines come from the Jura area of France, between the Saone and Switzerland, where most red ...
La paroisse Haut-Medoc4/19/2011
  Q: I would like to know, if a "Paroisse 1976 Grand vin de Bordeaux Haut-Medoc" would be drinkable ...
  A: I think this is a negotiant/merchant blend - but I can't remember which one uses that brand name I'm ...
CHÂTEAU LA BECADE 1976 HAUT MEDOC4/19/2011
  Q: I would like to know, if the "CHÂTEAU LA BECADE 1976 HAUT MEDOC " is still drinkable and how the ...
  A: This isn't from a great vintage and dates from before Becade was acquired by the excellent cru ...
Wine Valuation4/18/2011
  Q: In 1983 I was given a bottle of 1981 Chateau Du Mignon, St Emilion Grand Cru - Baron S de Montfort. ...
  A: I'm afraid '81 wasn't an outstanding vintage in St-E so even the top wines are now rather old. And, ...
1961 Taittinger comtes de chapagne & Yago 19594/13/2011
  Q: I have this bottle with this additional info on the label. "blanc de blancs" champagne ...
  A: I'm afraid the provenance doesn't bode well for the Champagne, which might otherwise have interested ...
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 19894/13/2011
  Q: I have one sealed box containing 12 bottles in their original wrapping paper and one opened box ...
  A: Lucky you! I think you could hope for a catalogue valuation in the order of £280/300 per for these ...
Perrier-Jouet4/13/2011
  Q: I just wanted to get an approximate value on a bottle of Champagne. The label reads as follows: ...
  A: There's a good description and tasting note for this at ...
1989 Taylors vintage port4/12/2011
  Q: We have a bottle of 1989 Taylors vintage port and we do not know if it is ready to drink or if we ...
  A: I don't think Taylor's declared the small 1989 Vintage so this may be a Port from a Single Quinta ...
Martell XO Supreme Cognac kept since 19804/11/2011
  Q: This bottle is kept intact in its original bottle and box how much will we be able to sell this for? ...
  A: This could be replaced for around 500RM, plus taxes, but your bottle isn't in perfect condition so ...
hand blown etched Martini set value4/11/2011
  Q: As chair of my church's Silent Auction May 14, 2011, I have been donated but unable to get info on a ...
  A: You could try browsing on eBay to see if anything similar has been sold recently - but don't be ...
Sherry4/10/2011
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Gallo Livingston Cream Sherry 1976. It has been upright for at least 8 ...
  A: I'm afraid this isn't Sherry, whatever the label may say, as that only comes from SW Spain, but a ...
hand blown etched Martini set value4/10/2011
  Q: As chair of my church's Silent Auction May 14, 2011, I have been donated but unable to get info on a ...
  A: I'm sorry but glassware such as you describe isn't my field. But valuations for charity auctions ...
CH Gaultier & Co French brandy 19374/7/2011
  Q: Are you able to provide any information as to the value of a bottle of CH Gaultier & Co French ...
  A: I look forward to seeing the photo in due course but as you say that much of the contents has ...
Monte Crasto Vinho Branco4/7/2011
  Q: I live in Pennsylvania USA and founda basket weaved (empty) bottle. This is what it says across the ...
  A: I'm sorry but empty bottles have no value to wine enthusiasts, although some rare antique ones do ...
Port4/7/2011
  Q: I was given 10 cases of Port for my 21st birthday: listed below:(I'm sorry i don't have pictures or ...
  A: Sorry, I shouldn't have used jargon! IB = In Bond (I.E. before payment of duty and taxes.) OWC = ...
Port4/7/2011
  Q: I was given 10 cases of Port for my 21st birthday: listed below:(I'm sorry i don't have pictures or ...
  A: What a lovely present. I expect you know that Churchill Graham is the youngest British Port house, ...
Fonseca Bin 27 Port4/6/2011
  Q: I was given a bottle of this port as a wedding gift in 1972 in South Africa. My friend was a wealthy ...
  A: Bin 27 is Fonseca's de luxe Ruby - sometimes called a Reserve or Vintage Character Port - made by ...
Marcel Neau Sparkling Wine4/5/2011
  Q: Is this bottle of 1981 Marcel Neau Sparking Wine with the original box of any value? If so, where ...
  A: Sparkling Saumurs are often good value but even ones from top makers like Bouvet wouldn't be ...
Wine bottle4/5/2011
  Q: I have a wine bottle with a white poodle on it The lable says The poodle Bottle 1955 Feinste ...
  A: I'm sorry but it wouldn't be possible to sell any wine as old as this with a leaking cork/foil so ...
1961 bottle champagne4/5/2011
  Q: can you please tell me if a bottle of champagne from 1961 is worth selling please and approx value??
  A: A few '61 Champagnes are still valuable ad sought-after by enthusiasts despite their age so please ...
Coated Pink Champagne Bottle4/3/2011
  Q: I have a sort of reflective pink coated bottle of "Dry Imperator New Yok State Pink Champagne ...
  A: Champagne is only made in the Champagne district of France, whatever the label may say, so I've no ...
Bardi decrotive wine bottles.4/1/2011
  Q: I have two bottles from the 70's that are figures of a Tiger and one of a Italian Solder filled with ...
  A: I'm afraid there is no value here. Fancy bottles are produced in large quantities in Italy for sale ...
CH Gaultier & Co French brandy 19374/1/2011
  Q: Are you able to provide any information as to the value of a bottle of CH Gaultier & Co French ...
  A: Please come back with the full text from the label as your paraphrasing doesn't give enough ...
poodle wine ? poodle cologne ?3/31/2011
  Q: I have a ' Vintage 1968 ' Poodle with the head that can turn all the way around, with what I ...
  A: Novelty bottles are commonplace tourist souvenirs in Italy but I've never heard of one such as you ...
Wine vakue3/30/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Genuine Port 1862 Port fine Ruby - Correa Ribeiro wine, imported by Chas,Gilman, ...
  A: I think the 1862 date refers to some point in the company's history as Ruby Ports are blends from ...
cristal3/29/2011
  Q: I cant find them on any site or shop site,plenty of 2002 and 2004. I did find them two years ...
  A: I don't think you'll find '91 Cristal anywhere as this wasn't a great vintage for Roederer or any ...
value of champagne3/29/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of De Venoge Brut Millisime Champagne 1991. The bottle is a presentation box in ...
  A: This is difficult to value as it's no longer available from any UK merchant and is now rather old ...
Information on Bordeaux Bottle of Wine I Have3/28/2011
  Q: I am trying to possibly valuate a bottle of wine to make a determintation whether to drink it or ...
  A: This is a good LdP and usually matches mid-range Pomerols so is often good value. The property is ...
Tytell Europa Bordeaux3/28/2011
  Q: Greetings David! I live in Pennsylvania, USA and a friend of mine was clearing out her cellar this ...
  A: Visible sediment isn't an automatic sign of spoilage as all unfiltered wine throw some as they age ...
Rare Vintage Port Wine3/26/2011
  Q: I have a 1927 basket weaved port in very good condition. When purchased it, it came with an old 1988 ...
  A: !927 was indeed a great vintage and Vintage Ports from this year command considerable interest and ...
Fine wine discovery3/25/2011
  Q: I recently inherited a box of fine wine. Included in the box is Tommasi Bardolino 1981 Chateau Haut ...
  A: I'm afraid your inheritance probably isn't as fine as you hope as only the PJ '88 has retained any ...
Ducal 19783/22/2011
  Q: the wax at the top of the bottle has cracked and some of has fallen away. There is no label on the ...
  A: Ducal is a brand name used by Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association LDA for private-labelled ...
Vintage port3/19/2011
  Q: I have several bottles of Hoopers 1985 vintage port I bought 20 years ago for my daughters wedding, ...
  A: The famous old name of Hooper was bought by Royal Oporto in 1951 and has been used by them as a ...
port value3/18/2011
  Q: i would like to know the value, it is labeled royal oporto vinho do porto vintage 1983. The front of ...
  A: I'm sorry but this was made when Royal Oporto was still suffering the depths of mismanagement that ...
Charles Heidsieck3/18/2011
  Q: it was given to us when my partners grandmother died it has a white label on with purveyors of ...
  A: This is a non-vintage Champagne from a reputable maker and the bottle appears to be in good ...
Vintage Port 19043/17/2011
  Q: In a few weeks I will be sampling a "Pure Vintage Port" from 1904 which is an Alto Douro bottled by ...
  A: This should be a memorable experience so I envy you. Pierce's will not have been the makers as they ...
1948 port3/14/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of port whose label says: 'port of the 1948 vintage' ARMADA RESERVE PORT produce of ...
  A: This is a Colheita Port, or Tawny from a famous single vintage (1948) that was aged in wood for ...
perrier-jouet3/13/2011
  Q: i have a display box with a single bottle of perrier-jouet belle epooue 1990, with two glasses all ...
  A: I think this would probably be catalogued in the £80/100 range if you were to enter it in a fine ...
Port3/12/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Port from JW Burmester & Co Ltd - Colheita 1955 Extra Selected - bottled in 1979. ...
  A: Sorry; my fault. 'Level' is simply a description of how full the bottle is. The scale ranges from ...
Port3/12/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Port from JW Burmester & Co Ltd - Colheita 1955 Extra Selected - bottled in 1979. ...
  A: Burmester is one of the top producers of aged Tawnies from a single vintage - or Colheitas in ...
G.H.Martel Champagne3/11/2011
  Q: We have a 1929 vintage bottled in 1930 G.H. Martel Champagne in a pristine bottle with the contents ...
  A: This old and rare Champagne deserves professional appraisal as it could be of considerable interest ...
Unusual bottle3/10/2011
  Q: I have a rather unusual bottle and know nothing about it. It's very tall, 80cm, and shaped like a ...
  A: This bottle is almost certainly from Italy as that country's glass industry is a major producer of ...
Da Silva Porto3/9/2011
  Q: David, I was recently given a one pint bottle of Da Silva "Fine Douro Port" "Reserve". The bottle ...
  A: Da Silva, known as 'Dalva' in some markets is a reputable 'second division' shipper best known for ...
Baron Phillipe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet3/8/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Mouton Cadet 1977 ( B de R)in good condition. Is this worth keeping, and is there ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for a commercial negotiant blend so it's not worth keeping; ...
Vintage Champagne3/7/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Brut 1962 Vintage Champagne "extra quality" by Bollinger company!My husband was ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now too old for you to be able to sell easily so I can't see significant value ...
Cognac bottle value3/7/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of cognac that I'm trying to find it's value. It's a Rouyer Guillet Cheval Soleil ...
  A: Old Cognac always has an appeal to collectors so your bottle could be fairly valuable. However I'd ...
Vintage Bordeaux3/7/2011
  Q: I have just inherited a bottle of 1929 St Emilion 'Domaine du Jura' 1e cru. The label also includes ...
  A: I'm afraid I very much doubt if you'd find a buyer for such an old St-E - although 1929 was a famous ...
dom perignon 19903/6/2011
  Q: mike in ireland here. i have a bottle of moet et chandon cuvee dom perignon, vintage ...
  A: This should be OK if you are lucky, despite the age, but proper storage really is important with ...
Vintage Port3/4/2011
  Q: I have 2 sons & each was given a case of vintage port as a chritianing present to reflect their ...
  A: These are both fine Ports so well done for picking them. Both should be fine drinking now, or in ...
Champagne3/3/2011
  Q: I have got a bottle of 1962 Private Brut Champagne Mercier. Is this worth keeping and maybe passing ...
  A: I'm afraid this is already very old indeed so I suggest you open it - with caution in case you find ...
Champagne Cognac 18483/1/2011
  Q: My father has a bottle of champagne cognac with the label A De Luze et Fils and the date on the ...
  A: IF your Cognac really is from the 1848 vintage, this would be very valuable indeed, to say the ...
Larsens Champagne Cognac3/1/2011
  Q: my name is deb and my father has a vikingship bottle of larsens cognac,it is white with the 24ct ...
  A: Larsen's Viking bottles are popular with Cognac collectors but I don't think they are available from ...
vintage port2/28/2011
  Q: I have 3 bottles of port, one bottle has a black lable and says MARTINEZ 1960 Vintage Port product ...
  A: I don't think there's much value in your old Dow Tawny as collectors concentrate on Vintage Ports - ...
100 Year Old Sherry2/27/2011
  Q: , I have a gold bottle of Cream Sherry I received about 15 years ago. The top label says 100 years ...
  A: Cream Sherries are a popular commercial style that commands a large share of store sales but it is ...
Wine Valuations2/27/2011
  Q: ..I have three bottles of wine that I would love to know their value: (1) Barolo Dry Red Wine ...
  A: The Barolo is very old, even for a Barolo, so it's difficult to see much value here and retail ...
MARTELL GORDON BLEU2/27/2011
  Q: I HAVE A UNOPENED BOTTLE (FACTORY SEALED) OF MARTELL GORDON BLEU THAT I BELIEVE IS ABOUT 50 YEARS ...
  A: You could replace this with current stock for for around $80 plus taxes but it's difficult to ...
Undurraga wine2/25/2011
  Q: I found in my grandfather house a bottle of 1976 Viña Undurraga Pinot Gran Vino. Can I still drink ...
  A: Undurraga is a reputable Chilean producer, largely of good-value table wines, so this will have been ...
Valuation of vintage port2/24/2011
  Q: I currently reside in Providence,Rhode Island, USA and have a numbered bottle of Brotherhood 1978 ...
  A: I'm afraid this isn't Vintage Port - whatever the label may say - as that only comes from Portugal, ...
port wine2/24/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of taylors quinta de vargellas red port vintage 1958 and a bottle of chateau mouton ...
  A: The Vargellas is rather old for a Single Quinta Port but I still think this would sell easily ...
wine bottles value2/24/2011
  Q: I have two political wine bottles one Donkey one elephant never opened,The wine has evaporated.They ...
  A: Sorry but these are made in such huge quantities that I don't think you'll find it easy to sell ...
Remy Martin 19742/23/2011
  Q: I read your answer about a bottle Remy Martin 1974 (250 anniversary edition). We have a bottle of ...
  A: I suggest you ask one of these auctioneers to value this as a potential entry into one of their ...
vintage hennessy2/22/2011
  Q: Just find this wine at my dads old cabinet, maybe there is someone whom you may refer that may have ...
  A: Old spirits last indefinitely but they lose some of their original character if the stopper ...
Dom Perignon champagne2/20/2011
  Q: I recently bought a bottle of the above as a gift for my Dad's 80th birthday. I don't know much ...
  A: Your father is lucky. You don't mention the vintage but DP is at the pinnacle of Champagnes, along ...
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 19692/19/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1969 that I would like to sell. Prices vary from $900 ...
  A: I'm afraid 1969 was a very poor vintage in Bordeaux so I'm not surprised that you have seen a wide ...
cognac bottle2/19/2011
  Q: I have no idea about this cognac bottle so anything you could tell me about it will be of help. My ...
  A: Please DON'T disturb anything as that might reduce the value. If you can get to the USA easily, I ...
cognac bottle2/18/2011
  Q: I have no idea about this cognac bottle so anything you could tell me about it will be of help. My ...
  A: Baccarat decanters are only used by Hennessey for their top (expensive!) Cognacs so this has ...
Vintage Port Valuation2/17/2011
  Q: Please can you give me a quote on the possible price of: W & J Grahams 1977 Vintage Port bottled in ...
  A: I don't think this will lose value for many years but I'm not sure that any increase will do much ...
1961 Barton & Guestier Haut-Sauternes2/17/2011
  Q: I would like to know what kind of dessert is best to pair with a 1961 Barton & Guestier ...
  A: I'm afraid I'd advise caution here as this is very old for a negotiant-blended Sauternes from a ...
Vintage Port Valuation2/16/2011
  Q: Please can you give me a quote on the possible price of: W & J Grahams 1977 Vintage Port bottled in ...
  A: You could replace this for around £65 + VAT and delivery so I think you might hope for a catalogue ...
Almaden Reagan Inauguration Champagne2/16/2011
  Q: For 30 years off and on I have tried to find out the value of a full bottle of Almaden Blanc de ...
  A: This isn't Champagne, which only comes from the Champagne district of France, but a Californian ...
1926 Unopened Bottle2/15/2011
  Q: We have been holding on to an unopened bottle of 1926 Henri De Marneville from my granmothers ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single bottle of any Champagne of this age ...
Very Old Bottle2/15/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of (the label reads...) DE LUZE & FILS Bordeaux France Saint Julien Superieur 1904 ...
  A: I'm afraid I doubt if this would be easy to sell as it's a negotiant/merchant bottling of wines ...
wine ?2/15/2011
  Q: i have had this bottle of wine for about 35 years at the back of the cupboards and wondered if you ...
  A: 1962 was a superb vintage in Burgundy but your wine is now very old, especially as it's not been ...
Vintage and Value unknown2/14/2011
  Q: We were given as a keepsake a bottle of “Monopoles Alfred Rothschild”, Brut, Blanc De Blancs. It ...
  A: This is a provincial French sparkling wine, NOT Champagne, made entirely from white grapes that ...
Cognac2/14/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Prince Hubert Polignac Cognac VSOP. The bottle is decorative with an astrology ...
  A: There's a profile of this at http://www.polignac.fr/index.asp?langue=2 that may help. I'm not sure ...
1945 port2/13/2011
  Q: i have bottle of 1945 v.borges & irmao port. laele has come away from bottle, i have just put ...
  A: This is from a very famous vintage so I'd expect it to attract considerable interest at auction but ...
1974 Chateau Lafite Rothschild2/13/2011
  Q: A client of mine had a bottle of wine in a storage locker which was exposed to all elements of ...
  A: I'm afraid your client has problems here: Firstly: The high summer temperatures in Atlanta mean ...
Old bottles of spirits2/12/2011
  Q: How long it it safe to keep unopened bottles of Port, Brandy & Cointreau?
  A: Spirits, such as brandy, whisky and rum, keep almost indefinitely - but can lose some character if ...
vintage hennessy2/11/2011
  Q: Just find this wine at my dads old cabinet, maybe there is someone whom you may refer that may have ...
  A: Your photos show a very old bottle of basic 3-star Hennessy with poor labels, a reduced level and ...
CHARLES HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE2/9/2011
  Q: I AM NINETY TWO YEARS OF AGE AM ABOUT TO CELEBERATE A SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.I HAVE 2 BOTTLES ...
  A: Congratulations! Your Champagne will be perfectly safe to drink and MAY be a great experience if it ...
Zinfandel Port2/8/2011
  Q: I recently received (at a fundraiser) a few bottles of Zinfandel Port by Rutherford Hill (Napa, CA, ...
  A: I don't usually answer questions about specific Californian wines but I can tell you that these ...
Charles Heidsieck Champagne2/8/2011
  Q: I have a Bottle of Champagne Charlie Cuvee Millesimee 1979 in its original box.Is this drinkable and ...
  A: Selling in the UK should be much easier than in some countries but an estimate of the actual value, ...
Charles Heidsieck Champagne2/8/2011
  Q: I have a Bottle of Champagne Charlie Cuvee Millesimee 1979 in its original box.Is this drinkable and ...
  A: This is old but there's no reason why it shouldn't still be drinkable if it's always been stored ...
vintage port2/7/2011
  Q: David my friends husband died recently and she is having a clear out of a lot of his old ...
  A: These are all fine Ports that your friend will be able to sell easily. The Royal Oporto Colheitas ...
very old Louis X111 decanter (E.Remy Martin & Co) full of cognac2/7/2011
  Q: What should this cognac be worth unopened and with stopper.
  A: Does your decanter look like this: ...
champagne valuation2/6/2011
  Q: For more than 15 years now sitting in our pantry in its case is a salmanazar of Brut Imperial Moet & ...
  A: I suggest you ask your local Liquor Control Board to advise you how to proceed lawfully in Canada. ...
Cognac2/6/2011
  Q: I am writing from Mexico. I have a bottle of Cognac Napoleon, Grande fine Champagne, reserve 1802. ...
  A: I'd need to know the full text from the label before I could suggest a UK price as Cognac values ...
1979 Valpolicella- San giorgio2/6/2011
  Q: When my grandmother passed I found a 750ml bottle of wine that says it was imported from Italy by ...
  A: This is a light table wine made by a reputable co-operative so should have been good value in its ...
1982 bordeaux2/5/2011
  Q: I have a 1982 bottle of bordeaux, the lable says GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX DOMAINE DE CHEVAL BLANC ...
  A: 'Any' would have been a severe understatement if you had the famous Saint-Emilion CHATEAU CB instead ...
Shefffield Shield Port2/5/2011
  Q: My father recently gave me a bottle of port that commemorates Western Australia's Sheffield shield ...
  A: Australian 'Ports' are collectible in your country and thus have some value although that won't ...
vintage port.2/2/2011
  Q: I was HM Consul in Oporto from 1987 to 1991. In my vintage port collection I have two bottles of ...
  A: What a great appointment to have held; I envy you. 1939 isn't considered a great vintage and wasn't ...
Cognac2/2/2011
  Q: I am writing from Mexico. I have a bottle of Cognac Napoleon, Grande fine Champagne, reserve 1802. ...
  A: This should be fine to drink as all spirits keep virtually indefinitely if the cork remains sound. ...
Were can i get2/1/2011
  Q: Were can i get a set of Andy Warhols Dom Preigon. Thanks, Sean
  A: Moet produced a limited edition of Dom Perignon 2002 Vintage Champagne Andy Warhol tribute in ...
Auction Donation1/31/2011
  Q: we were given a 3.0L Double Magnum of 1998 Claar Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon White Bluffs Signed by ...
  A: This can only be very much a guestimate as I don't think this size is widely available. But if any ...
bordeaux eschenauer 19711/31/2011
  Q: Can you advise if a bottle of boreaux eschenauer 1971 is a good wine and does it have any value?
  A: Louis Eschenauer is a large firm of negotiants/merchants based in Bordeaux that bottles and markets ...
1962 L'Abbe Benin1/31/2011
  Q: I have a 1962 L'Abbe Benin Chateau LeChapelot from Montagne Saint-Emilion. This bottle was 1 of 4 ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for an St-Emilion satellite, which will never have been a ...
A very old 4 foot bottle of Chianti1/30/2011
  Q: I own a bottle of Chianti in a very ornate bottle that stands a good 4 feet. It's a green bottle and ...
  A: These decorative bottles of Chianti are made in fairly large quantities as display items for ...
Chateau Poujeaux,Maulis en Medoc 19841/29/2011
  Q: Appelation controlee, bottled by Th. Darriet & Co. Is this drinkable? ANSWER: Hi Stanton, I don't ...
  A: I'd be delighted to try this as Poujeaux is one of my favourites - and is often very good value. It ...
1967 Bordeaux Superior1/29/2011
  Q: Appelation controlee, bottled by Th. Darriet & Co. Is this drinkable?
  A: I don't think there's any chance of you enjoying this. Bord Sups are right at the bottom of the ...
Chateau Gruaud Larose 19761/28/2011
  Q: Let's try this way! I have 28 bottles of the above and wondered whether it is still worth drinking ...
  A: Dunno why you aren't seeing my previous answers but here we go again! ---------- FOLLOW-UP ...
Advice1/27/2011
  Q: Am clearing out a wine-fridge after divorce as I am not a big drinker. Amongst many others, I have ...
  A: Are you scrolling down the page? Follow-ups get added to the bottom, thus: ---------- FOLLOW-UP ...
Advice1/27/2011
  Q: Am clearing out a wine-fridge after divorce as I am not a big drinker. Amongst many others, I have ...
  A: I thought my second answer had gone astray as you came back so quickly first time and I'd answered ...
1973 Chateau Mouton Rothschild1/27/2011
  Q: I have a 750 mL bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild Which I inherited from my late uncle who kept it ...
  A: I'm afraid 1973 was a poor vintage, further hit by a financial crisis in Bordeaux that restricted ...
Wine value1/26/2011
  Q: I have had a bottle of Warre's Grand Reserve 1962 Porto, excellent condition, bottled in Portugal in ...
  A: This is a Colheita Port - a Tawny from the 1962 vintage that was aged in wood until it was bottled ...
Red Wine1/26/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Chivite Reserva 1983 from Navarra. It is listed on a website as "a very good ...
  A: This is now very old indeed for what it is but I'd certainly open it in the hope of pleasure if ...
unidentifiable wines1/25/2011
  Q: I have several bottles of wine that I was given in the past. I would be very grateful for any ...
  A: No apology necessary - I'm always happy to help whenever I can. I'm afraid all of these are now too ...
Baccarat decanter Martell Cordon Argent1/25/2011
  Q: This intricately etched decanter retains its original labels and the Baccarat etch logo on the base. ...
  A: What a lovely thing! I'm afraid valuation of empty bottles isn't my field so I suggest you have a ...
royal oporto port 19441/25/2011
  Q: could you please tell me what this bottle is worth i live in australia and thinking of selling it ...
  A: This isn't available in Australia so there aren't any retail prices to guide me so I suggest you ask ...
Power's Madeira1/25/2011
  Q: I have what appears to be a very old bottle of wine that came from my 94 year old aunt's estate when ...
  A: Power Drury was founded in 1757 but the company no longer exists. (I think their operations were ...
Advice1/23/2011
  Q: Am clearing out a wine-fridge after divorce as I am not a big drinker. Amongst many others, I have ...
  A: I don't think the G-L was a very wise purchase as this wasn't a great vintage, this wine isn't one ...
Advice1/23/2011
  Q: Am clearing out a wine-fridge after divorce as I am not a big drinker. Amongst many others, I have ...
  A: These are getting on a bit for what they are but storage in a wine fridge should have kept them well ...
bottle port1/22/2011
  Q: I have found a bottle of Warre's port garantia label SY 890765 53 bottled in 1986 COLH???ta de 1??7 ...
  A: Colheitas have to be aged for a minimum of 7 years and I know Warre made some from their 1976 ...
berisford solera 1914 rare sherry1/22/2011
  Q: can you please tell me how much will I get for them, thank you for your rely to my email. your ...
  A: Vintage Wine Gifts have this Amontillado available for £159.77 inc VAT so it might be worth ...
Jouvet Saint Julien Red Bordeaux - 19611/22/2011
  Q: It is T.Jouvet Saint Julien Red Bordeaux. Should I drink it, sell it or throw it in the trash? ...
  A: This is now very old for an AC Saint Julien so it will be some way into decline by now even if it's ...
port1/21/2011
  Q: I have 9 bottles of port that I would like to have an idea of the the sale value. The label reads - ...
  A: Smith Woodhouse is one of my favourite Ports for value and they did an excellent '77 so these were a ...
1973Perrier-Jouet Champagne Bottle1/20/2011
  Q: Label is embossed with green & white flowers outlined in embossed gold,#Bouteille no 21 **755, ...
  A: This wasn't a great vintage and your bottle is now very old so it's difficult to see significant ...
30 years old cream sherry vintage 19321/20/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of bodegas casa blanca, spain's golden cream sherry 30 years old vintage 1932. Which ...
  A: This is very difficult to value as most cream Sherries have limited appeal to collectors and thus ...
Remy Martin Cognac1/18/2011
  Q: I have had in my possession for the last 27 years, a bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac. It was ...
  A: Cognac of this age and quality deserves professional appraisal as this would appeal most to a ...
Remy Martin XO Special1/18/2011
  Q: I was thinking of selling 3 bottles of Remy Martin XO Specials in Hong Kong. Could you please give ...
  A: In view of the reduced level in one of these and the lower sale opportunity for small bottles I ...
Narrow neck wine1/17/2011
  Q: You were asked by a Cindy about a 3 foot long narrow neck bottle of Chianti by Marianelli. I just ...
  A: I'm sorry but AllExperts' policy is to withhold questioners' email addresses from everybody, ...
Port 1985 & 19821/16/2011
  Q: I live in Warwickshire and have found two bottles of port, I am trying to find out how to sell them ...
  A: Neither of these Ports is very valuable but I'm sure J Straker Chadwick's ...
peel estate western australia1/15/2011
  Q: Please could advise of what a 1999 bottle of shiraz would be worth today and if it will increase in ...
  A: Peel is a well-regarded winery near Perth but their wines don't command the interest of, say, ...
Fine Wines1/15/2011
  Q: I have the following wines which I may consider for sale. Please can you quote me the best prices ...
  A: Wines of this class deserve professional appraisal and valuation as much depends on the condition of ...
Several Bottles of wine1/15/2011
  Q: We have several bottles of wine that we'd like to get an estimated value on: A. deLuze & Fils: ...
  A: Apart from the Yquem, which is the star of this collection, I'm afraid you would find it difficult ...
value of cognac1/13/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of rouyer guillet fine champagne cognac it has a brass label with a angel on it. My ...
  A: I'm afraid it isn't possible to date this as virtually all Cognacs are blends from casks of ...
Valuing wines - help needed1/12/2011
  Q: I have three bottles of wine that were given as a gift and have remained unopened and stored in the ...
  A: I don't think you'd have any problem selling these if the bottles are pristine in terms of colour, ...
royer guillet & co 1811 bottle of cognac1/11/2011
  Q: I have a bottle in my possession along with a letter that has a signature and seal on it. I am ...
  A: Old Cognac always has an appeal to collectors so your bottle could be fairly valuable. However I ...
Martell Cognac1/10/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Martell, Cordon Argent Cognac - 4/5 quart 80 proof -distributor ...
  A: I'm afraid you'll have to check with your local Liquor Control Board to check how you might go about ...
Royal oporto wine co.1/10/2011
  Q: above this is a darkened oblond which says 'engarrafado'EM 1973 and the neck label has a number ...
  A: This wasn't a very good vintage but that's not really important with Colheitas as this style of aged ...
Port storage. Unopened1/10/2011
  Q: I bought a bottle of Port DH Lescombes. I'm planning on storing it for a year or 3. Should I store ...
  A: I only know of DH Lescombes as a winery in New Mexico so your bottle won't be Port, whatever the ...
1988 sepplet moyston hermitage cabernet1/9/2011
  Q: I have a bottle kept in my wine rack for sometime being a 1988 sepplet moyston hermitage cabernet. I ...
  A: Seppelt is a reputable producer but your wine is no longer available from any Australian merchant so ...
Value of a bottle of Porto 19201/9/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Porto named "Vinho do Porto Casa das Torres Oliveira Mesao frio On the side I can ...
  A: I think any Port of this age deserves professional appraisal and valuation so I suggest you ask Wine ...
1964 Latour1/8/2011
  Q: and thanks in advance for your help. I have the chance to buy a 1964 bottle of Chateau Latour for ...
  A: Sub-£300 is a good price if it includes VAT as Latour '64 is famed as the wine of the very good ...
1975 Chateau Talbot St. Julien1/7/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of 1975 Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien. Should it still be drinkable? Also, is it worth ...
  A: Any wine of this age will be a bit of a gamble but the odds will be more in your favor if this ...
1950 Bordeaux1/7/2011
  Q: I was given a bottle of 1950 Bordeaux around 1987 by my mother in law. I do not remember anything ...
  A: I'm afraid the only thing that's special about this is that it was a gift from your MIL. This is ...
1945 A. De Luze & Fils Bordeuax wines1/6/2011
  Q: To whom this may concern: I have almost 40 bottles of some A. De Luze & Fils Bordeaux wine ...
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any value in negotiant blends of this age as they will have been ...
Brandy valuation1/5/2011
  Q: I have some bottles of martell extra Cordon Brandy each being numbered and in a velvet covered ...
  A: Indeed it does, to the extent that you might do better offering them to a merchant that specialises ...
Brandy valuation1/5/2011
  Q: I have some bottles of martell extra Cordon Brandy each being numbered and in a velvet covered ...
  A: Assuming these are Martell Cordon Bleu, I'd expect them to be catalogued in the £50/70 range in a ...
Champagne Pricing Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 19891/5/2011
  Q: Could you possibly tell me how much Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 1989 vintage champagne is worth a ...
  A: I'd expect pristine, well-cellar bottles to be catalogued at around the £75 mark at auction. ...
Champagne Value1/4/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs 1971, 77cl. Just wondering what it might be ...
  A: This is from a famous vintage so it might be worth asking Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) ...
Vintage 1965 Marchio Nazionale Red Chianti1/4/2011
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Vintage 1965 Marchio Nazionale Red Chianti. It has a six digit ID ...
  A: I'm afraid even the very top Chiantis don't last much beyond the 10-year mark so there's little ...
Bottle of 1978 Cristal Louis Roederer1/3/2011
  Q: What is it worth? ANSWER: Hi Blake, This wasn't a great vintage for Champagne but Cristal always ...
  A: Auction houses act as vendors' agents so you wouldn't get paid until someone bids successfully and ...
Aged French white wine1/3/2011
  Q: I was given a bottle of French wine some years ago. It is a 1945 Moulin Touchais Anjou J Touchais ...
  A: Moulin Touchais is a famous sweet Loire, made from the Chenin Blanc, see ...
Bottle of 1978 Cristal Louis Roederer1/3/2011
  Q: What is it worth?
  A: This wasn't a great vintage for Champagne but Cristal always attracts interest at auction so I ...
Port1/2/2011
  Q: I was hoping you may be able to tell me weather some of my ports are valuable or not! the first is a ...
  A: Old Tawnies don't create the same level of collector interest as Vintage Ports but all of these ...
Moet1/2/2011
  Q: I just wondered if you could answer the following - I have a 13 year old bottle of Moet and am ...
  A: I think you will be pushing your luck to hope that any NV Champagne will keep well for 21 years so I ...
Has my wine lost it's value?1/2/2011
  Q: Have a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschiled, 1959, Appellation Paulic. wine is not full to the top ...
  A: I wouldn't expect a 'high fill' with any '59 as the natural maturing processes always result in some ...
Wine Valuation1/2/2011
  Q: Have a bottle of 1946 Chateau Magnol (formerly Chateau Dehez) Barton and Guestler presented to our ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't see significant value in this in cash terms but the historical connection might ...
vintage port1/1/2011
  Q: i have a bottle of Barossa Settlers commemorative vintage port 1887-1987,bottle n#001019 ,my parents ...
  A: Australian 'port' is collectible in Australia but it prices don't compare with real ones, which only ...
Bottle of Moet1/1/2011
  Q: I have a bottle of Moet (white seal, Moet & Chandon) This particular bottle I have has a Queen ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell this as collectors seek vintage and prestige cuvées rather ...
Valuation of bottle of wine12/31/2010
  Q: I have one bottle of 1959 Chateau D'Arche-Lafaurie white bordeaux wine. Can you tell me what it is ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think it would be fair for me to speculate about what Wine Commune may say ...
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac12/31/2010
  Q: I live in Hong Kong and would like to sell a bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac (0.70 litre, ...
  A: I think this bottle deserves professional appraisal as your photo seems to show a non-standard ...
shelf life12/31/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling wine that has been in the refrigerator for 12 yrs ...
  A: Asti is intended for drinking on release so I'm afraid 12 years in your fridge won't have done it ...
Valuation of bottle of wine12/31/2010
  Q: I have one bottle of 1959 Chateau D'Arche-Lafaurie white bordeaux wine. Can you tell me what it is ...
  A: This is from a very fine vintage but is difficult to value as this wine pre-dates production ...
Port Valuations12/29/2010
  Q: I have read with interest your replies to other questions and hope you will be able to assist me. I ...
  A: The Warres are the stars of this collection with the excellent '85 ahead of the more ordinary '75. ...
Value of port wine "more than 40 years old" and bottled in 198412/29/2010
  Q: I bought a port wine in Algarve in 1987. It is a Real Compania Vinicola do Norte bottle and an ...
  A: Ports are very robust so I think you could open this with some confidence as Royal Oporto's Aged ...
lafite rotschild 199112/28/2010
  Q: I found a bottle (75cl) in the cellar of my mother who wants to sell her wines. I found a Chateau ...
  A: I'd rather not raise your mother's hopes by mentioning figures as so much will depend on ...
Wine Value12/28/2010
  Q: I have two bottles of wine that I have inherited and am not sure if they are of any value; or still ...
  A: Horizontal storage is important when wines are to kept for a long time as that keeps the cork from ...
1937 Port (Correa Ribiero?)12/27/2010
  Q: I have recently come across a 1937 vintage bottle of Port, bottled in 1969. I have searched high ...
  A: This is a Colheita or aged tawny from a single vintage (1938) that was bottled in 1969. This might ...
When should I drink these?12/27/2010
  Q: Happy holidays! My name is Trevor, and I live in Ontario, Canada. I am a new wine enthusiast doing ...
  A: I like Chiantis at about 8/10 years old and Barolos from good vintages (like yours) at 10/15, ...
2 vintage bottles of white wine12/27/2010
  Q: I have 2 bottles of white wine, have been stored in a box in a basement since receipt of them. I ...
  A: I'm afraid both of these would be difficult to sell so I can't see any value here. The first came ...
1989 imperiale red bordeaux12/27/2010
  Q: I inherited a 600cl (imperiale) chateaux Emmanuel red. It tasted great as 14 of us drank it dry ...
  A: I don't know of any property of this name so I think you are right to deduce that this is a BOB ...
1971 henriot reserve baron philippe champagne12/26/2010
  Q: I have this one bottle and it is in a Black box with a clear face and we have had it for a wile and ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell this very old Champagne so I can't see a cash value here ...
Celebration Cuvee12/26/2010
  Q: I currently own two bottle of Royal Celebration Cuvee,commemorating the wedding of Charles and ...
  A: I'm afraid bottles such as you describe with commendable honesty wouldn't be acceptable by any ...
1979 Barton & Guestier12/26/2010
  Q: Family member found bottle of 1979 Barton & Guestier Chateauneuf Du Pape and was wondering if it was ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single bottle of this old negotiant CdP so I can't see ...
cecchi wine12/25/2010
  Q: I am from victoria Australia and am currently cleaning out my parents house for a big move and have ...
  A: Chianti isn't intended for long keeping so I'm afraid the first thing to say about this bottle is ...
port12/25/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of ..Sandeman vintage 1967 port , bottled in 1969, can you tell me if its worth ...
  A: Sandeman went out on a limb when they followed their excellent '66 by declaring a '67 immediately ...
quality and value of my item12/25/2010
  Q: 1 750ml bottle in gift container with 2 wine glasses of champagne brut perrier-jouet fleur de ...
  A: This is difficult because '89 PJ is now rather old and is no longer available generally so the only ...
chateau timberlay 196912/24/2010
  Q: i have a 1969 chateau timberlay bottle of wine shipped by alexis lichine & co. it is from grand vin ...
  A: Timberlay is a huge property producing large quantities of good value commercial wines but they are ...
Red Wine12/24/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Biston-Brillette 2000. Please can you advise as to how long an unopened ...
  A: This property is in Moulis-en-Medoc and 2000 was a good vintage but I'd expect this to be fully ...
2 Bottles of wine values: 1979 Barolo and 1971 Amarone12/24/2010
  Q: We received 2 bottles of wine from my husband's father and were wondering the value. We live outside ...
  A: I'm afraid these are difficult to value as I don't know any sales route for you in Ontario so I ...
wine valuation12/23/2010
  Q:
  A: i Gary, I'm afraid the value of this very old Champagne is so dependent on the bottle condition in ...
Camus cognac12/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Camus Napoleon Cognac 700ml Serial number 217471 CG and wondering should i drink ...
  A: Like all spirits, Cognacs don't change after bottling so yours will be just the same decades ahead - ...
value12/23/2010
  Q: I have a old bottle of Chianti-on the front is a pratial label and #43942, VINTAGE 1957, CHIANTI ...
  A: I'm afraid Chianti is made for drinking on release or within a year or so and your old bottle would ...
Fonseca 1977 vintage12/22/2010
  Q: I have an unopened case of 12 bottles of Fonseca 1977 vintage port 81/150 [cases?] bottled in Oporto ...
  A: Forget any ideas about £600 per - the prices shown by 90Plus are offers from gift companies in the ...
chateau barreyres 198512/21/2010
  Q: I am wondering if you would be able to give me an idea of the value of the one bottle of wine left ...
  A: I'm afraid this may indeed be past its best now but 1985 was a good vintage and Barreyres is a large ...
1984 Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Blanc12/21/2010
  Q: I received a bottle of 1984 Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Blanc 750 ml with writing Baron Phillippe de ...
  A: This will be perfectly safe to drink but I'd be surprised if you wanted to finish the glass as this ...
Fonseca 1977 vintage12/21/2010
  Q: I have an unopened case of 12 bottles of Fonseca 1977 vintage port 81/150 [cases?] bottled in Oporto ...
  A: As a general rule, OWCs (Original Wooden Cases) fetch higher prices than 12x singletons but it's ...
Brandy Borges...?12/21/2010
  Q: I noticed that you have responded to a few questions regarding SV Borges & Imao Porto, we have ...
  A: Odd-sized bottles do turn up from time to time, dating from before standardisation in the '70s and ...
1988 Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne12/20/2010
  Q: it has been kept lying flat. Do you know if it has any value as an item or is it still drinkable? ...
  A: I think you could still open this with confidence if it's been kept cool as '88 was a superb vintage ...
Chateau Reysson 199212/19/2010
  Q: I just found a bottle in my pantry...should I just open it with friends and see how it is? Any ...
  A: I'd certainly open this, but without high expectations as 1992 has been described as the worst ...
Value of Montmartre Champagne12/18/2010
  Q: We recently had to clear out my Fathers basement, and found this bottle of champagne. I don't know ...
  A: I'm sorry but what you found isn't Champagne, whatever the label may say, as that only comes from ...
i have a bottle of 1996 red wine, is it drinkable or is it worth any money?12/18/2010
  Q: the bottle is marked- cout vinage btl no 007555 julienas 1996 chateau des capitans. bottle is ...
  A: Julienas is one of my favourite Beaujolais crus and is usually at its best around 10 years after the ...
Bourgogne Negociants of Yesteryear; Fake Dom Perignon?12/17/2010
  Q: So many books often comment/strongly suggest that when buying burgundy, know thy producers. Yet, ...
  A: One sometime comes across old reds that show distinct brownish tones, even through green glass, and ...
Harvey's Hunting Port12/17/2010
  Q: I have a tightly sealed bottle of Harvey's Fine Tawny Hunting Port which I would like to sell. ...
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any value in this as similar Tawny Ports are widely available in ...
Bourgogne Negociants of Yesteryear12/16/2010
  Q: So many books often comment/strongly suggest that when buying burgundy, know thy producers. Yet, ...
  A: I'm afraid old Burgundy is always a crapshoot at auction unless bottles are available for tasting, ...
Martin Johnson 2003 Rugby World Cup Wine12/16/2010
  Q: I have 1 x bottle of Martin Johnson Limited Edition - Testimonial Collection 2003 Vintage Red Wine ( ...
  A: I'm afraid this would only be of interest to Rugby enthusiasts (as opposed to wine buffs) as ...
champagne12/15/2010
  Q: fondee en 1743, champagne, cuvee dom perignon, vintage 1971, produce of france and was wondering how ...
  A: This is old for any Champagne, even one of this quality, but DP always attracts bids at auction if ...
Chateau Duhart-Milon 1984 Pauillac12/14/2010
  Q: Can you advise if this wine is ok to drink or is it worth anything, it has been stored laying down ...
  A: I'm afraid '84 was such a poor vintage that I don't think you'd get much pleasure after so long - ...
bordeaux12/13/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of 2001 maison sichel margaux will it still be ok to drink
  A: This is from a reputable negotiant who assembled this blend from grapes grown only in the AC Margaux ...
valuation12/12/2010
  Q: I have found some old bottles whilst clearing out my late fathers house and was wondering if there ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't see high values here but it might be worth asking a local auctioneer to value ...
petite liqueur12/12/2010
  Q: I have a 200ml bottle of 1982 petite liqueur petillante par moet and chandon just wanted to know how ...
  A: This was an unsuccessful attempt by Moet et Chandon to break into the cocktail bar market by ...
When best to dringk - value12/11/2010
  Q: I have a few bottles of the following and would like to know when optimum age to drink and possibly ...
  A: Both clarets are now old for what they are so they won't improve with further keeping and may ...
Valuation-Bordeaux from 194512/11/2010
  Q: I want to sell one bottle of Bordeaux from 1945,the label reads A.de Luze & Fils, Chateau ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't know of any wine auction houses that operate in Serbia so I suggest you ask ...
Rothschild Brut 196412/10/2010
  Q: We have a bottle of Reserve Baron Phillippe De Rotschild, Brut 1964, Ruinart Pere & Fils, est 1729. ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for any Champagne but 1964 was a very good vintage and ...
Mercier Vendange 199512/9/2010
  Q: this may sound like a daft question but i know nothing about wine ect i have a bottle of 1995 ...
  A: This was a fairly good vintage so I think you could open this with some confidence if it's been ...
Reserve Napolean Cognac III12/9/2010
  Q: Can you give me what the estimated value for a 750 bottle of 1865 Reserve Napolean III Cognac. The ...
  A: Old Gagneur vintage Cognacs can attract high prices at auction if the bottles are in good condition ...
Bordeaux12/9/2010
  Q: I have recently found a 1.5 gallon bottle of 1971 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux ...
  A: This is very old indeed for a commercial table wine so I don't think you'd find it easy to sell and ...
wine12/9/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Aguardente velha 1920, can you tell me the worth of this? thx
  A: I don't think collector interest in this Portuguese brandy would be sufficient to make this easy to ...
port wine one bottle12/7/2010
  Q: We have a bottle of port on the label it says ; produce of PORTUGAL fORRESTER'S #96 port ,vintage ...
  A: I assume there's a typo in your question and that you probably meant 1996 - but that vintage wasn't ...
Will selling or drinking wine be the best option12/6/2010
  Q: I have got 4 bottles of Chateau Bibian-Darriet Haut Medoc 1981. H. Bibian, Proprietaire a Listrac; ...
  A: These are now very old for what they are, I'm afraid, and really should have been drunk when you got ...
wine12/6/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1961 Cruse & Fils Freres Sauternes Cruse white bordeaux wine and a 1961 bottle of ...
  A: I'm sorry but there is no possibility of any negotiant blend white Bordeaux of this age still being ...
help12/6/2010
  Q: My father gave me a bottle of cognac many years ago I believe from the 60s j.f martell 35floz with ...
  A: I think your dad must have served in the British armed forces or with them as this will have come ...
value of champagne12/5/2010
  Q: I wonder if you can help me to value a couple of bottles of champagne. The first is a Renaudin ...
  A: Sorry but I'm not prepared to mention numbers for Champagnes of this age as so much depends on the ...
what a bottle looks like12/4/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of ITALIA MARCHIO NAZIONALE and I am trying to figure out what year it is I can ...
  A: Without any label text, I can only judge visually that the 'bamboo looking skin' is a fairly modern ...
Wine value12/2/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Moet Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon 1964. Location New England USA. Any idea what it ...
  A: This has long-gone from merchants' shelves so there are no guide prices I could quote that would ...
champagne ?12/2/2010
  Q: i recently got a bottle of champagne and the year says 1965 cuvee its a Almaden california Blanc de ...
  A: This is a Californian sparking wine, not a Champagne I'm afraid because that only comes from the ...
pauillac wine 198512/1/2010
  Q: Can you let me know if my bottle of les forte de latour 1985 pauillac can still be drunk or do you ...
  A: This wasn't a great year for Latour and their Les Forts second wine reflects that so I'm afraid this ...
1975 Bordeaux11/29/2010
  Q: I have a 1975 bottle of Chateau Montrose received as a wedding gift/purchased May 1984, Estate L. ...
  A: This bottle seems pristine from your excellent photo so I doubt if you could replace it for much ...
Moet&Chandon11/28/2010
  Q: my mother has given my daughter a magnum bottle of Moet&Chandon Premiere Cuvee to open on her ...
  A: Non-Vintage Champagne of this age is always rather a gamble so I don't think I'd take the risk of ...
Niepoort Porto VV11/28/2010
  Q: I have had this bottle of Niepoort Porto VV in my home for 25 years. The writing is on Portuguese ...
  A: I don't think I'd consider opening this before it had been professionally appraised as Niepoort VV ...
Alexis Lichine Pinot Noir 196911/28/2010
  Q: We have found this is our cellar as we were organizing to move homes. The cork appears to be in ...
  A: I'm afraid you can only expect this to be very tired and possibly to have developed an unpleasant ...
1985 Chateau Reysson Haut Medoc11/26/2010
  Q: I'm in Chicago and have a 1985 bottle of Chateau Reysson Haut-Medoc - A Monsieur Henri Selection. ...
  A: This is getting a bit old for what it is but '85 was a good vintage so the odds are in your favour ...
Port from 198411/26/2010
  Q: Greetings, I came across a Malvedos 1984 Vintage Porto from W & J Grahams. Can I still enjoy it?
  A: I think this should still be very enjoyable although Single Quinta Ports like this don't last as ...
SOGRAPE11/25/2010
  Q: Helly David, this Thanksgiving my grandmother gave me a bottle of port that my grandfather brought ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell this as old non-vintage blended Ports don't attract buyers ...
Madeira wine valuation11/25/2010
  Q: My wife & I were recently given a gift of a Madeira Wine. We'd like to know more about it. It ...
  A: Malmsey is the sweetest style of Madeira and Rutherford and Miles were one of the leading producers. ...
vintage wine11/25/2010
  Q: I found a bottle of Warre's Warrior Porto with a label/seal "Vinho Do Porto Garantia" with a stamp ...
  A: This is a fine 'Reserve' Ruby Port but I hope there's a typo in the price you quoted as this retails ...
Porto Barros 1985 Vintage Port Question11/25/2010
  Q: I write from Florida, USA on behalf of a friend who has been hoarding a black bottle of port he is ...
  A: Barros Almeida is a large group of Portuguese Port producers offering good-value wines just below ...
dry white wine 195911/25/2010
  Q: i know nothing about wine, but i have a 12oz bottle of wine in front of me with the words Bianco ...
  A: A picture here or uploaded to Flickr would be a great help in identifying this so yes please! ...
6 old wines11/24/2010
  Q: ia have 6 bottles of wines and i want to sell them,but please help me with the prices.one of then is ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think any of these old wines will be easy to sell in Italy so I can't suggest ...
Vintage Champagne11/23/2010
  Q: We would appreciate your help in deciding the fate of a bottle of champagne that we have acquired. ...
  A: This comes from the small family firm of Jacques Copinet and should be nicely mature now and very ...
Porto colheita 1959 envelhecido em cass niepoort11/23/2010
  Q: I have found a bottle of port that I was given as a christening present. The label on the bottle in ...
  A: as one might have expected for this style of aged Tawny. However I'd like to know if Dirk Niepoort ...
Serchi Vino Rosso 196711/22/2010
  Q: I have a treasure shaped bottle of Serchi Vino Rosso wine here. It was stored in my uncle's ...
  A: However I'm afraid I haven't got good news for you as this is an example of the Italian art of ...
Porto colheita 1959 envelhecido em cass niepoort11/22/2010
  Q: I have found a bottle of port that I was given as a christening present. The label on the bottle in ...
  A: The plot thickens! Yes please regarding the photo suggestion. But please don't use the simple ...
Porto colheita 1959 envelhecido em cass niepoort11/22/2010
  Q: I have found a bottle of port that I was given as a christening present. The label on the bottle in ...
  A: I didn't know that Niepoort produced a Colheita 1959 and it's not a vintage they claim: ...
Champagne11/22/2010
  Q: I have 3 bottles of Rene Brisset Epernay 1981. Is there any value to these and are they still ...
  A: MA means 'Marque d'acheteur' - French for 'Buyer's Own Brand' - so that is positive confirmation ...
armagnac valuation11/21/2010
  Q: I own a bottle of Exposition Universelle 1937: Armagnac SAINT VIVANT VSOP. I understand this was ...
  A: I'm afraid collector interest, and thus value, of old Armagnacs is very variable so I couldn't do ...
Estimation of Value11/21/2010
  Q: Ling; I have a single 750 ml. bottle of Chateau Rauzan Gassies Margaux, 1966. It was given to me as ...
  A: This could be replaced in NY for $175 but I don't think you'd be able to sell it to a merchant or ...
mercier champagne11/20/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of mercier champagne from 1943 could u tell me if it would be worth any thing now?
  A: This was a good vintage but your bottle is now very old indeed and would be difficult to sell to ...
1955 A. de LUZE & FILS Bordeaux11/20/2010
  Q: Hope this finds you well. My father recently passed away and cleaning out the basement we found a ...
  A: Sorry about your dad. I'm afraid these are for the dump as there is no possibility that any white ...
1964 Table Wine11/19/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1964 Vallee Rouge bottled by J. Morillon & Fils. It is a bordeaux,imported into ...
  A: I'm sorry but there is no possibility of any value here, nor that it would be good to drink after so ...
1973 Bollinger Tradition11/18/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1973 Bollinger Tradition my husband and I received on the night of our wedding in ...
  A: This was one of the stars of a rather ordinary vintage and a lovely wedding present. However it's a ...
Moet & Chandon 197711/18/2010
  Q: bottle of champagne. I can find very little info about it. I live in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Do ...
  A: I'm not surprised you found information about this hard to come by as 1977 was a very poor vintage ...
Champagne11/18/2010
  Q: I have 3 bottles of Rene Brisset Epernay 1981. Is there any value to these and are they still ...
  A: Vicomte Bernard de Romanet is a negotiant firm based in the Rhone, which rather reinforces my BOB ...
champagne11/17/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1962 vintage bollinger extra quality brut bollinger extra. The number on the ...
  A: I'm afraid it really isn't possible for me to suggest a value of any Champagne of this age as so ...
Valuation11/17/2010
  Q: I wonder if you could help me regarding a bottle of champagne I have. I would love to know if it is ...
  A: I'm afraid it really isn't possible for me to suggest a value of any Champagne of this age as so ...
Faustino I 197411/17/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Faustino I - Rioja Gran Reserva 1974 - No. 496444 and was wondering if it had ...
  A: Faustino 1 is a good example of commercial aged Rioja that normally retails in the $20/30 range but ...
wine11/17/2010
  Q: i picked up recently at a sale a few bottles of 1971 gewuerztraminer cabinet wine vintage 1971 ...
  A: Sichel & Fils Freres is a negotiant/merchant operating throughout France but predominately in ...
Champagne11/16/2010
  Q: I have 3 bottles of Rene Brisset Epernay 1981. Is there any value to these and are they still ...
  A: I think Rene Brisset is a BOB - or Buyer's Own Brand - but I'd need to know the code number on the ...
PORT WINE11/16/2010
  Q: What would the avg. price be for a 1963 HOOPERS port wine?
  A: I can't find any merchant, anywhere, who's offering '63 Hooper at the moment so there isn't an ...
pierre joiut11/16/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Pierre Jouit 1988- and am curious about flavor- I have yet to taste. We do reside ...
  A: Did you mean Perrier-Jouët - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perrier-Jou%C3%ABt? If so, please come ...
BURGANDY PRODUCER11/15/2010
  Q: I RECENTLY OPENED A 1934 AND 1949 CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY FROM MY CELLAR.BOTH WERE PRODUCED BY A.LAIR. ...
  A: I'm afraid I've never heard of that producer so my guess would be that their land was sold - ...
60 year old cognac bottle11/15/2010
  Q: I am looking to sell a bottle of Prince Hubert de polignac cognac VSOP. i aquired it will living in ...
  A: This Cognac brand is widely distributed but doesn't enjoy the following of some other names so it ...
T. Hine & Co. Cognac11/14/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of cognac marked "4/5 Quart, 84 proof, imported by "21" Brands Inc., Twenty three ...
  A: Hine is a famous name in Cognac - see http://www.hinecognac.com/ - but it's never possible to date ...
1937 Mouton Cadet11/13/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Baron Philippe De Rothschild, L'Art de L'Assemblage, Mouton Cadet. 750ml white ...
  A: I didn't know that Mouton Cadet Blanc existed before 1970 so are you sure about the vintage date? ...
1994 Charles Krug Gamay Beaujolais11/13/2010
  Q: Will any of them be drinkable? Or saleable? Thank you. 1994 Charles Krug Gamay Beaujolais 1991 ...
  A: These are all rather old now for what they are but I wouldn't dump them untasted - but with caution ...
value in any11/12/2010
  Q: We have a full seal still on pint 1971 I.L.Ruffino wine I'm in Florida Thank you
  A: Ruffino is best known as a large commercial producer of Chianti that's at its best when young so ...
Curious11/11/2010
  Q: I just received a bottle of Chateau Chavin Grand Cru Classe 1964 Henri Ondet table wine. The owner ...
  A: Chauvin is a respected St-Emilion but I'm afraid there is little chance that this will still be ...
Value of bottle of wine11/10/2010
  Q: A few years ago we viited Lake Bled in Slovina. While there we vitied an abbey and purchased a ...
  A: There's a bit about De Adami at http://tinyurl.com/35o8e7g that you may like to see and ...
1983 Vintage Champagnes?11/9/2010
  Q: I have just found two bottles (stored on their sides) of champagne in my mother's estate. She claims ...
  A: I'm afraid the Andre isn't Champagne, despite the label, but a commercial sparkling wine produced, ...
Information and worth of bottle?11/7/2010
  Q: I have a bottle in excellent shape of Bollinger 1973. The label above the Bollinger label says July ...
  A: I'm not sure what more you want to know about the history of this bottle as it comes from the very ...
Valuation Please :-)11/7/2010
  Q: Just wondering if you could please tell me if there is any value in a bottle of henri dunant 150th ...
  A: I wouldn't want to quote a figure for this but Yaldara 'Ports' are well regarded - although real ...
champagne11/6/2010
  Q: I was recently in New Zealand when I was shown a bottle Charles Heidsieck Champagne Extradry ...
  A: I'm afraid this only has interest as a curiosity. 1926 wasn't an outstanding vintage and there is no ...
champagne mercier brut 199011/5/2010
  Q: after getting rid of all the early 90s moldy snapps and Newcastle brown i discovered a bottle of ...
  A: This Champagne house didn't retain it's fine reputation after acquisition by Moet in the 1959s, as ...
Champagne valuation11/4/2010
  Q: Could you please tell me the value of a bottle of Krug. Grand Cuvee Champagne Krug Reims product of ...
  A: Champagnes of this age are very difficult to value as so much depends on the condition of the bottle ...
Cuvee Dom Perign 1969, Moet et Chandon in Epernay11/3/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of "Cuvee Dom Perign 1969, Moet et Chandon in Epernay", I wonder how much is the ...
  A: I'm sorry that you didn't find my answer as helpful as you'd hoped but nobody could give you a ...
Cuvee Dom Perign 1969, Moet et Chandon in Epernay11/2/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of "Cuvee Dom Perign 1969, Moet et Chandon in Epernay", I wonder how much is the ...
  A: This is a bit difficult because I can't find any merchant listings for this old DP in the US or ...
value11/1/2010
  Q: can you tell me the approximate value of two 12 oz. bottles of 1947 Chateau De Grand-Puch Red ...
  A: Please come back with the full text from the label as the only Grand-Puch that comes to mind is a ...
Wine value10/31/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Extra Quality, Extra Dry Leon Monte' Freres Champagne (Griersons London) (1961) I ...
  A: This is very old indeed for any Champagne so I don't think you'd find it easy to sell so I suggest ...
puisseguin st emilion 198310/30/2010
  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: I'm afraid this is now very old for any St-E satellite - especially a merchant blend - so I can't ...
Trying to find value and quality of a wine10/29/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Hospice De Beanue (1990). Below the name and vintage, the bottle reads: ...
  A: This comes from a tiny patch of vineyard of just 0.68ha that was left to the Hospice in 1804 on the ...
Champagne10/28/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Piper Heidsieck brut vintage 750ml. The bottom label is gold color with the year ...
  A: Champagnes of this age are very difficult to value as so much depends on the condition of the bottle ...
Value of old bottle10/28/2010
  Q: I live in B.C. Canada. I was given a bottle of Napoleon Cognac in the late 80's It's in a box in a ...
  A: This is one of Courvoisier's premium Cognacs in a very attractive gift presentation that might cost ...
Wine valuation & drinkability??10/26/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of "Calvet Cuvee Reservee" 150cl in its original box. It is a 1987 limited edition ...
  A: I can't comment on the value of this as that depends solely on what someone might pay for it and I ...
Antinori Soave 197810/25/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 'Antinori Soave - 1978' It is a green fish shaped bottle in perfect condition. ...
  A: Soaves are light table wines from the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy ...
1967 del Magnifico I.L. Ruffino10/24/2010
  Q: here's the description of "the patient" - located in NY :) Del Magnifico (Il Magnifico - Lorenzo le' ...
  A: I have heard of a Ruffino Chianti Del Magnfico - which would imply a blend of 75/90% Sangiovesi plus ...
Case of 4 bottles of 1977-1980 Italian Wine Value?10/23/2010
  Q: I've come across a Case of wine that contains 4 bottles, The Case says Casa Vinicola, L A Bardi, ...
  A: I'm sorry but none these was intended for such long ageing and they should all have been drunk soon ...
Chablis Sichel 197110/23/2010
  Q: I had a few sips of this wine when I was about 15 and it stood out to me as being remarkably, ...
  A: Congratulations to your enlightened parents for starting your wine education in the proper way - and ...
virgin islan coffee house liquor10/22/2010
  Q: Found an open bottle of VI coffee house liquor. Bottle is green, yellow, white and blue striped. Was ...
  A: I'm afraid it's not lawful in most countries to offer opened bottles of wine for sale due to health ...
wine valuation10/22/2010
  Q: hi there i have 1 bottle of 1964 rioja gran reserva franco espanolas from logrono rioja its in ...
  A: I can't find a merchant listing for this to guide me I'm afraid so I suggest you post a query on the ...
chateauneuf-du-pape10/22/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of this wine 1983 vintage Marquis de Jouennes and would like to know if it is still ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for any CdP from this rather ordinary vintage, especially one that ...
Primus Wine10/21/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Primus wine bottled by Carvalho, Ribeiro & Ferreira. The bottle has a very ...
  A: This comes from a notable Portuguese producer but I'm afraid fancy bottles such as you describe are ...
Is this wine still alright to drink10/21/2010
  Q: I'm trying to find information on a 1996 white bordeaux. Grand vin de Bordeaux - Chateau de Pic ...
  A: This comes from the Premieres Cotes, which isn't one of the great wine districts of Bordeaux but it ...
taylors 1963 port10/20/2010
  Q: We bought the bottle of port from Averys wine merchant in Bristol in 2001 for £200. It arrived ...
  A: It's difficult to suggest a value for a single bottle in the condition you describe as collectors ...
Champagne!10/17/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Rene Brisset Epernay Brut, from 1964. The bottle is in a wooden box and packed ...
  A: By coincidence, a similar bottle was catalogued recently by a provincial UK auctioneer at £30-60 but ...
Graves Cruse White Bordeaux 195910/17/2010
  Q: What is this bottle worth? Where I can find information on this bottle
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any value in this as I don't think you'd be able to find a buyer ...
damaged chateau lafite rothschild label10/17/2010
  Q: I recently went through my parents wine rack and as they no longer drink they had several dozen ...
  A: There were some very good wines made in the period your parents had and some might have substantial ...
Messias Vintage port wine10/15/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1985 Messias Vintage port wine It has a tag on its neck which is hard to read. I ...
  A: Messias is a reputable Port house, although not one in the top rank as they are less consistent than ...
rothschild10/13/2010
  Q: My husband has some old bottles of prestige monopoles alfred rothschild brut blanc de blancs french ...
  A: I'd like to know all the text from this label to be sure of identifying this but French sparkling ...
Red Wine valuation10/12/2010
  Q: I have 4 bottles left over from a case I bought direct from the vineyard whilst visiting ST ...
  A: This property is popular with tourists because of its prominent position ...
find out price10/11/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of benedictine with us seel that is broke.cork is not broke. the bottle is still ...
  A: You could replace this for around $20 but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell one with a broken ...
1966 veuve clicquot ponsardin10/10/2010
  Q: HDR 300108 N M 3343.382 B it could be a B instead of 8 I have a Bottle of 1966 veuve ...
  A: Veuve Cliquot '66 is currently listed by a reputable London merchant at £150 + VAT and I would have ...
Pol Roger 1986 Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Champagne10/10/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Pol Roger 1986 Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Champagne, in presentation box. I ...
  A: I'm very sorry to hear that you want to sell this generous present as I would have thought sharing ...
1929 French wine value10/8/2010
  Q: Mr. Ling, I know little to nothing about wine. I have come to possess an old bottle of ...
  A: This sounds like a Bordeaux Mousseux, a name now superseded by the Crémant de Bordeaux ...
value of vintage champagne10/7/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1920 champagne brut- veuve clicquot-ponsardin - AGENCE GENERALE DE FRANCE label ...
  A: This was an outstanding vintage but I'm afraid this is now very old indeed so any value will be to ...
Bollinger Champagne10/6/2010
  Q: Could you please tell me if there is any value to an unopened bottle of Bollinger extra quality ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old - even for such a popular brand from a good vintage - so any value ...
cockburn 194710/5/2010
  Q: I have a single bottle of 1947 Cockburn port. Label has now disintegrated, but my memory is intact. ...
  A: The most important precaution would be to invite me to join you! But seriously, you have one of the ...
old pol roger champagne10/4/2010
  Q: I have a champagne, half size pol roger & co. extra cuvee reserve 1915. It has conisderable ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't know if you'd find any interest in this in Australia but I have to say that this ...
Old Bottle of Port10/3/2010
  Q: I have a question regarding a 30 year old bottle of Port with the brand name Real Vinicola Vintage ...
  A: Royal Oporto, as this company is usually called, had a bad patch during the period of state ...
Taylors vintage port10/2/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Taylors 20 year old Tawny Port bottled in Oporto in 1979. can you please give me ...
  A: This is a quality 'Tawny Port with an Indication of Age' - not a VP I'm afraid - and you could buy ...
Gaston Briand cognac10/1/2010
  Q: A wealthy neighbor gave us a bottle of Gaston Briand cognac from his wine celler. (The bottlers ...
  A: What a lovely present! I'm sure you've tried Google's Images Search feature as a starting point, ...
corsi10/1/2010
  Q: I have two Corsi rose wine bottles. They are beautiful. They have a blue bird and tree with ...
  A: Decorative wine bottles are popular tourist souvenirs in Italian gift shops but I'm afraid they are ...
Cuvee Dom Perignon9/30/2010
  Q: We know next to nothing about wines but have a bottle of Moet et Chandon, Cuvee Dom Perignon, ...
  A: This certainly sounds like leakage past the cork so I'm afraid there's a risk that this DP won't ...
Louis Eschenauer 1959 Bordeaux (Gironde)9/30/2010
  Q: Ling, Just for fun we recently puchased some very old wines at an estate sale. They are a ...
  A: I'm afraid you are unlikely to find much fun in these. 1957 was an appalling vintage (in contrast ...
1959 Chateau Gloria9/29/2010
  Q: I have a 1959 bottle of Chateau Gloria which has been shipped in wood by Barton & Guestier and ...
  A: It's difficult to see significant value in such an old bottle and I doubt if any merchant would want ...
Port Value9/28/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Warre's Warrior Port- I think its 1987 Reference SY 129847 Is it worth anything ...
  A: This is one of the best premium or 'Reserve' Rubies (see ...
Port Value9/27/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of "A Frank Schoonmaker Selectio' Warre's age 1960 Vintage Porto Produce of ...
  A: This would cost you around CA$230 to replace in the US but I don't think it's available in Canada. ...
Rare Douro PortSpecial Reserve 5 crown Garrafeira Particular Vintage 19059/26/2010
  Q: I will read everything on bottle, besides the yellow /gold band around top of bottle,the next ...
  A: This is a rare and potentially valuable bottle if it is in good condition in terms of level, label ...
1955 cordon rouge champagne brut9/25/2010
  Q: I have this sealed bottle which has been stored on its side in a dark place. Is it worth anything? ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for any Champagne, despite your good storage and the quality ...
Valuations9/24/2010
  Q: I came across two bottles recently, one is a 1976 yago condal rioja santiago, a white table wine; ...
  A: I think you'd find it difficult to find a buyer for either of these now as they are very old indeed ...
vintage port9/24/2010
  Q: I have a similar question to one you answered for another person earlier this year :- I have a ...
  A: This is from a fairly good vintage, but one that lacked the tannin needed for long life so even the ...
Cream Sherry9/23/2010
  Q: I have inherited a case amongst other spirits and wines of Spanish Sherry Fandango Reserve 1914 The ...
  A: Vintage-dated Sherries usually come from a Solera started in the year stated and are very difficult ...
wine purchasing9/21/2010
  Q: i was always curious how do the big brands like rothschild etc sell their first growths is it all le ...
  A: There's a detailed description of the Bordeaux wine trade here: ...
Sandeman Vintage 1957 Port9/20/2010
  Q: Bottled in 1959 label on neck reads VINHO DO PORTO SELO DE GARANTIA. Label has SC 40 31698 I ...
  A: Valuation is very difficult here because of the age and rarity so I suggest you offer it to Wine ...
Sandeman Vintage 1957 Port9/19/2010
  Q: Bottled in 1959 label on neck reads VINHO DO PORTO SELO DE GARANTIA. Label has SC 40 31698 I ...
  A: I didn't know that Sandeman released a Vintage Port from 1959 as this year wasn't generally declared ...
Kabinet9/17/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Dalberger Pfarrgarten 1983 Kabinet< I would like to know if it is special , rare ...
  A: This came from the Nahe region of Germany but I don't think any collector would be interested in ...
INfo9/16/2010
  Q: Please, could you tell me something about A.Deluze & Fils Bordeaux wine, chateau Saint Leoville, ...
  A: Leoville Las Cases is one of the many stars of a famous and superb vintage and you can read about ...
Vintage Champagne9/13/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Moet et Chandon a Epernay Fondee en 1745. Champagne Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage ...
  A: I don't think you'd have any trouble selling this, assuming that's in your mind, as it is one of the ...
Value of 1970 and 180 Cuvee Dom Perignon Champagen9/12/2010
  Q: David, What is the value of the following. 10 bottles 75cl Cuvee Dom Perignon Champagen 1980 6 ...
  A: Several merchants currently list '80 DP at approaching the $300 mark per so I think you are right to ...
old bottle of wine9/11/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine vintage 1967 is a Quinta Brand. Lisbon wines sweet Portuguese red grape. ...
  A: I think you probably have a Setubal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set%C3%BAbal_DOC), in which case a ...
Value and longevity9/7/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of MOET et CHANDON a Empernay - Champagne - Cuvee Dom Perignon - Vintage 1982. I was ...
  A: The '82 DP isn't the greatest wine Moet have ever made and I fear that your bottle may now be past ...
Ferreira Port9/7/2010
  Q: I have a boxed bottle of Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage Port 1981. How good is it likely to be please ...
  A: Ferreira is a well-regarded Portuguese producer with an especially good reputation for their aged ...
Alexis Lichine - Rose D'Anjou9/5/2010
  Q: David: The last time my wife and I had this wine was about 35 years ago, then it disappeared from ...
  A: Grand Wine and Spirit in Groton CT is the nearest store that should have a Rosé d'Anjou ...
Alexis Lichine - Rose D'Anjou9/4/2010
  Q: David: The last time my wife and I had this wine was about 35 years ago, then it disappeared from ...
  A: Rosé d'Anjou is widely available world-wide but I'm not sure that the importers Alexis Lichine still ...
Remy Martin Louis XIII9/3/2010
  Q: I have inherited a bottle that was given to my great grandfather. It is nearly half full. It was ...
  A: I'm so sorry but I think a bottle in the condition you describe would be almost impossible to sell ...
Warre's 1994 Vintage Port9/2/2010
  Q: I was given a case of Warre's 1994 Vintage Port many years ago and I can't decide whether or not to ...
  A: The most important factor in the ageing potential of Port is its original quality, which is a ...
What are my wines worth9/2/2010
  Q: Good evening. I have someone who wants to purchase 3 bottles from me, but have no idea what a fair ...
  A: This is a very difficult situation to offer advice about as these are all very old, although from a ...
1971 est! est! est! montefiascone9/1/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of the above in peoria, illinois, usa. does it have any value? thank you.
  A: ) This is another wine that was made for drinking young I'm afraid so this is now far too old to ...
1975 mirassou monterey gamay beaujolais9/1/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of the above. produced and bottled by mirassou vineyard, san jose, ca. any value?
  A: I don't usually answer questions about Californian wines but I'd be astonished if any 1975 Gamay is ...
pocas junior 1977 vintage port9/1/2010
  Q: is it worth keeping or do you think i could sell it
  A: I don't think I'd do either. Pocas has good reputation but isn't among the top rank of producers ...
Perrier Jouet Special Reserve Rose 19799/1/2010
  Q: I was given a bottle of this at my Christening, but am worried that we have missed the boat for ...
  A: This was a fine Champagne in its day but I think you'd be lucky to find it so after so long. But, ...
Lisbon Wine8/31/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Quinta Brand Lisbon Wine Vintage 1955. The bottle stands about 8-1/4 high and ...
  A: Setubals are neither rare nor worthless - but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single ...
Lisbon Wine8/31/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Quinta Brand Lisbon Wine Vintage 1955. The bottle stands about 8-1/4 high and ...
  A: I'm pretty sure you have a bottle of Setubal, a very long-lived sweet, fortified wine made in a way ...
Hello:)8/31/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Benedictine liquor 8257.I would like to fin out about the value of this bottle.It ...
  A: This retails at around the £20 mark but old bottles do interest collectors and can fetch £100 or ...
Warre's 1994 Vintage Port8/31/2010
  Q: I was given a case of Warre's 1994 Vintage Port many years ago and I can't decide whether or not to ...
  A: Offer prices don't always mean the same thing as 'selling for'! Also, it may be that the higher ...
Hello:)8/30/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Benedictine liquor 8257.I would like to fin out about the value of this bottle.It ...
  A: Benedictine is a famous Cognac-based liqueur originally made in Fécamp by the Benedictine monks from ...
Bollinger8/27/2010
  Q: I recently acquired a bottle of Bollinger special Cuvee brut 760 ml with the number 2433362 in the ...
  A: I'm sorry but bottling codes aren't published so there's no way to tell when this was bottled, but ...
Grand Cru Classe En 18558/27/2010
  Q: My husband was given a bottle of Grand Cru Classe En 1855 Brane-Cantenac Margaux 1964. It is a red ...
  A: This is from a good vintage but is now very old so I can't see 'any great value' in it, as you put ...
wine storage8/27/2010
  Q: How long can I keep a wine in my wine refrigerator. What is the proper temperature for whites and ...
  A: I'll start at the end and say that long term storage at room temperature is NEVER a good idea; nor ...
Wine8/23/2010
  Q: Good evening, I have one bottle only of the below. Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Appelation Graves ...
  A: Sorry but I don't know any merchant in Fort Lauderdale who's looking to buy from collectors so Wine ...
Wine8/22/2010
  Q: Good evening, I have one bottle only of the below. Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Appelation Graves ...
  A: This is a notable property and '59 was a fine vintage but I don't like to suggest values for wine of ...
Valuation and selling enquiry8/22/2010
  Q: When my grandmother died I found some wine and I would like to know if it is of any value. The ...
  A: I don't like to suggest values for wine of this age as so much depends on the condition of the ...
prices8/21/2010
  Q: just recieved 2 bottles of wine im clueless.BL Baron De Lestac BORDEAUX eleve en futs de chene ...
  A: I'm afraid neither of these would be easy to sell so they don't have any value in cash terms. I dont ...
1967 Dom Perignon8/20/2010
  Q: My friend is trying to estimate the current market value of his bottle of 1967 Dom Perignon. He ...
  A: I wouldn't be confident that any Champagne of this age, even a DP, would still be very enjoyable but ...
1967 Dom Perignon8/20/2010
  Q: My friend is trying to estimate the current market value of his bottle of 1967 Dom Perignon. He ...
  A: Please ask your friend to check the date as I didn't know that Moet made a DP from that poor year in ...
value of wine8/19/2010
  Q: i was given a bottle of 1949 nuits-st-georges wine is there any value to this trade mark arc de ...
  A: I don't know of any grower in NSG who uses that trade mark - so I suspect this is a negotiant blend ...
Found bottle, curious8/18/2010
  Q: Cleaning out a friends liquor cabinet after the death of her husband, and found a 1975 bottle of ...
  A: This comes from a maker in the center of the Bersano area of Italy and was made by the respected ...
Cognac8/18/2010
  Q: I have an unopened and sealed bottle of Marie Antoinette Armagnac. It states it has been aged 30 ...
  A: These might be worth a try as they are local to you but please don't be surprised if neither show ...
Cognac8/17/2010
  Q: I have an unopened and sealed bottle of Marie Antoinette Armagnac. It states it has been aged 30 ...
  A: I'm sorry you aren't a fan of Cognacs or Armagnacs because I'm one of many who love them! The ...
hunting wine8/17/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of harveys hunting wine and was wandering if its ok to drink, or is it best kept. ...
  A: This is a brand of Tawny Port from a respected and old-established firm - now part of Pernod-Ricard ...
Henri Marchant8/16/2010
  Q: Please forgive my complete ignorance on this subject. My husband found a bottle of Henri Marchant ...
  A: Cold Duck is the name of a sparkling wine made in the United States that was at one stage the ...
Two bottles of wine8/16/2010
  Q: I've just come across your name on the web and am wondering if you would be so good as to advise me ...
  A: C Da Silva are better-known for their Dalva Ports but many houses also produce table wines, usually ...
Rare Douro PortSpecial Reserve 5 crown Garrafeira Particular Vintage 19058/16/2010
  Q: I would really like to find out if this wine is worth anything, the seal is unbroken. It is 1 Pint 9 ...
  A: You haven't given me the full text off the label so I can't be certain but I think you have a very ...
Warre'sV8/15/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1980 Warre's Vintage Porto. It's been in my collection, and I can tell you ...
  A: Warre '70 is one of the best Ports from a good but not outstanding vintage so I don't think you'd ...
Champagne8/13/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of "1942 Vintage Royal Chadron Champagne" On the bottle is says Maison Chadron & ...
  A: I'm sorry but it's difficult to see any value in such an old Champagne from a less-than-stellar ...
Vintage Champagne8/10/2010
  Q: Ling, I have a bottle of 1959 Charles Heidsieck Reims Champagne and was wondering if it is worth ...
  A: This is from an excellent vintage but is now very old indeed so I don't think you'll find it easy to ...
1943 Champagne Brut8/9/2010
  Q: My mother has a Btl. of GH Mumm Champagne Brut 1943 Cordon Rouge, Reims, France Lot 602668 she would ...
  A: This was a good vintage in Champagne so a pristine bottle - with a good clear color, a high fill, ...
SHELF LIFE OF CHAMPAGNE?8/8/2010
  Q: I had a bottle of champagne given to me on my 50th birthday i am now 53 and the bottle is still in ...
  A: Presumably you don't know how old the Champagne was when you got it but most quality non-vintage ...
large marchio red wine8/7/2010
  Q: How much is a fair price to ask for my very large red wine bottle {full} It is from 1977 italy lable ...
  A: I'm sorry but I can't see why anyone would want to buy any 1977 Italian table wine in a bottle with ...
Wine Valuation8/5/2010
  Q: My partner and I were given a bottle of wine by my Grandfather. Could you tell me the value of the ...
  A: This was a generous and thoughful present as Clos des Quatre Vents is a small property adjoining the ...
Diamant Blue Champagne Brut Reims 19858/3/2010
  Q: My question is as of todays market this bottle is going for $79.99 2010, but i have this bottle for ...
  A: That price is from a NY merchant who doesn't ship out-of-State and lists stocks ex taxes so a ...
valuation8/2/2010
  Q: the label says specially shipped & bottled by real companhia vinicola.
  A: This is a difficult one as Royal Oporto - to use the English form of the shipper's name - was at a ...
wine8/2/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine that I was wondering is worth anything? It is a 1983 Piesporter Michelsberg ...
  A: I'm afraid you'd find it very difficult to sell a generic Piesporter of this age as I don't think ...
valuation - graham vintage port wine 19707/31/2010
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Graham Vintage Port Wine - Finest Reserve 1970. It has a wax seal ...
  A: This was a generous present as Graham '70 is a superb Vintage Port that's drinking well now - and ...
valuation7/30/2010
  Q: my mum has a bottle of wine that she thinks might be worth something and i am trying to find out for ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think there would be much interest in this rather old South African wine if ...
Bollinger 19557/30/2010
  Q: Please could you help give a valuation to a bottle of bollinger Extra Quality Very Dry 1955 vintage ...
  A: Assuming that the good condition is confirmed by professional appraisal by a specialist local wine ...
Dom Perignon7/27/2010
  Q: I have two (2) bottles of Dom Perigon 1982 in the orginal cardboard box with original seal unbroken ...
  A: These could be replaced from several merchants in the US for around the $400 mark so I think you ...
vintage cordon bleu cognac7/23/2010
  Q: Were you ever able to locate any vintage cordon bleu cognacs? I myself have been trying to find a ...
  A: I haven't been looking for any Vintage Cordon Bleu Cognac - and doubt if I'd have been successful ...
1944 Da Silva Port7/23/2010
  Q: David, I have recently acquired an unopened bottle of Port Wine. The bottle is bell shaped dark ...
  A: This is a Colheita - a Tawny Port from a single vintage (1944) that was aged in wood for longer than ...
Valuation7/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne and would like it valued. It's a bottle of Montebello cordon blanc ...
  A: (This is important because it would make the difference between a valuation of worthless if this is ...
Valuation7/22/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne and would like it valued. It's a bottle of Montebello cordon blanc ...
  A: I'd like to see a photo of this and the full text from the label before commenting fully but I can ...
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Magnum7/22/2010
  Q: "Hello,i hope all are ok with family and friend. My name are Loy Garcia,form Houston,Texas i looking ...
  A: I don't usually answer questions about Californian wines but I can tell you that no 2003's of this ...
1961 Baron Philippe Brut Bottle7/20/2010
  Q: A good friend has an unopened bottle of Baron Philippe de Rothschild champagne. She doesn't think ...
  A: I think your friend is probably right not to have high hopes of this but it's from a good year and ...
J.G.Monnet Cognac7/20/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of J.G Monnet Anniversaire Fine Champagne Cognac. It is in its original box with two ...
  A: Michael, Cognacs are a bit outside my field but I can tell you that blends such as this are ...
Wine Info7/19/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine that was picked up some years ago in Cuba and wanted any info to value if ...
  A: I'm pretty sure you have a bottle of Setubal; a very long-lived sweet, fortified wine made in a way ...
Sediment in old Champagne7/19/2010
  Q: Does the presence of a small amount of sediment in an old bottle of Champagne mean that it is ...
  A: RD is a fresh and distinctive style of Champagne achieved by extended ageing on the lees before ...
Fronsac7/18/2010
  Q: we exchanged messages the other day about my bottle of hill of grace and others, I went to a car ...
  A: There's not much I can say about this I'm afraid as Haut Des Tonnelles isn't one of the better-known ...
value of champagne7/18/2010
  Q: On the neck of the bottle it reads, Maison Fondee a Reims en Mil Sept Cent Soixante Douze. I would ...
  A: Veuve Cliquot is a large and famous Champagne house that makes a wide range of wines at various ...
Neat Find7/17/2010
  Q: I am from Tennessee in the US, and I found a neat bottle of wine a friend of mine was selling at her ...
  A: This is a red table wine, I.E. a low-cost quaffer, but bottled as a tourist souvenir so there's ...
Valuation7/15/2010
  Q: Cheers ANSWER: Hi Kevin, I don't usually answer questions about Australian wines but I can tell ...
  A: Keep looking in case you find another Hill of Grace! This might be a small step up from your last ...
Valuation7/15/2010
  Q: Cheers ANSWER: Hi Kevin, I don't usually answer questions about Australian wines but I can tell ...
  A: You've certainly got an eye for the 'quite interesting', to say the least (!), as there's nothing on ...
Valuation7/15/2010
  Q: Cheers
  A: I don't usually answer questions about Australian wines but I can tell you that your wine is ...
Wine7/12/2010
  Q: What is the value of a 1970 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Appellation Pauillac Controlee?
  A: Lafite '70 currently sells at merchants in the $450/500 range, plus taxes, so I think you could hope ...
Real Companhia Velha Port7/10/2010
  Q: can you tell be a bit about this port & what the price of it is in todays market, it is still in its ...
  A: Colheitas are aged Tawnies from a single vintage bottled whenever the maker judges best. They ...
Perrier Jouet7/9/2010
  Q: I would like to find the value of a Perrier Jouet gift set in a cardboard box with 2 glasses and 1 ...
  A: I don't think you threw out your family inheritance as a non-vintage Champagne of this age would ...
wine valuation7/8/2010
  Q: A few years ago i bought some wine to lay down and I was wondering how much it would be worth and if ...
  A: I can't find all of these on any merchants' lists so I think you should seek professional appraisal ...
cuvee dom perignon 19887/7/2010
  Q: I have one bottle of wine, 1988 cuvee dom perignon in a gift box. How much is it worth? And who ...
  A: This is a fine champagne from a fine vintage that sells for around the $250 mark so I think you ...
3l 1999 Chateau Gloria St julien .red7/6/2010
  Q: red , and i was wondering if you could help me find the price of it. And where to sell it online. if ...
  A: The average retail value of Gloria '99 is around the $50 mark, per 750, plus taxes. Thus I think you ...
1975 Sichel Sauternes7/6/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1975 Sichel Sauternes white Bordeaux wine that I bought around 1982 for $5.69 ...
  A: This was a fine vintage but I'm afraid this bottle is now very old for what it is. The darkening ...
Champagne Renaudin Bollinger 19287/5/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Champagne Brut Renaudin Bollinger Vintage 1928 bottled in Ay Champagne, France. I ...
  A: This is from a famous Champagne vintage but any wine of this age is a bit of a gamble - especially ...
Port7/3/2010
  Q: "I have come in possession of a bottle of 1925 R Taylor Fladgate Yeatman Vargellas Port.The short ...
  A: I suggest you contact Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) and ask them to comment on this ...
charles and diana port7/3/2010
  Q: My dad has left to me a port set to commemerate the wedding of prince Charles and Lady Diana ...
  A: I hope my crystal ball is working properly because you haven't given me the full text from the label ...
2nd question7/2/2010
  Q: I have a green box with 3 bottles of wine in. Bottles are in the shape of the world cup, sealed and ...
  A: The 'Cabernet' name refers to the grape(s) from which the wine was made - Cabernet Franc is the ...
Where is it from?7/2/2010
  Q: I have a green box with 3 bottles of wine in. Bottles are in the shape of the world cup, sealed and ...
  A: Gaec Couillaud are wine makers in Le Landreau, a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in ...
graf zoltan 2008, ferdinand pieroth7/1/2010
  Q: My wife and I love this wine. Can you suggest another similar wine that we can buy at a more ...
  A: Graf Zoltan is always expensive for what it is because it's only available through Pieroth's ...
Prager Port Set 1980-19846/29/2010
  Q: I have the first ever assembled 14 bottle vertical selection from the library of Prager Winery and ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't help with the first part of your question as I do not answer questions about ...
Unique wine bottle lamp6/28/2010
  Q: Sorry my last queastion was outside of your speciality. Would you happen to know who or where I ...
  A: I think you'd do better browsing some of these: ...
Siglo Wine6/26/2010
  Q: I also have a bottle of 1969 Siglo Wine - however it says red wine not rose. Does that make a ...
  A: Yes, in general terms, red wines usually last longer than rosés because they usually have more ...
Moet & Chandon 1992 Valuation6/24/2010
  Q: I have a boxed bottle of 1992 Brut Imperial Vintage, I would like to give this as an 18th gift to my ...
  A: This was a huge vintage that demanded care in wine making so any bottle of this age below the level ...
How much is my wine worth please?6/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of tour st Bonnet 1996 wine in a box and its 150cl and the box that its in says made ...
  A: Justerini And Brooks are old-establihed and very respected London wine merchants, not makers, but ...
Port6/23/2010
  Q: I have just read your answer regarding a bottle of Offley Boa Port, I have a full sealed crate of ...
  A: This case should be a popular lot at any specialist wine auction so I suggest you ask one of these ...
St. Remy Napoleon Brandy6/23/2010
  Q: Here is my third and last question. The back label is almost gone. The liquid level is located right ...
  A: This is a cut above your other brandy but still not one that you'll find easy to sell as enthusiasts ...
cognac prices6/23/2010
  Q: Here is my second image and question. The lower part of the lable refers to the importer to ...
  A: This is the best of your brandies by a distance and I'd expect Wine Commune ...
cognac prices6/23/2010
  Q: I've some unopened bottles and I'm wondering if you could advise of age and approx value I've ...
  A: I'm afraid this isn't Cognac - which can only be distilled in the Cognac area of SW France from at ...
Champagne6/22/2010
  Q: I was given a bottle as a present some time ago and was interested what the value of the bottle is ...
  A: Charbaut Certificate was one of my favourites in the '80s but I've not had one recently and I ...
Champagne Valuation6/22/2010
  Q: I have one bottle of Jeanmaire Rose Champagne dated 1981 and one Lanson Black Label from the same ...
  A: I'm afraid it is difficult to see significant value in any Champagnes of this age, below the level ...
wine6/21/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of 1985 castillo de molina, cabernet sauvigonon, vina san pedro, the label has a key ...
  A: San Pedro is a large commercial wine maker in Chile (http://www.sanpedro.cl/) whose wines sell at ...
Porto Messias 19686/20/2010
  Q: I have just discovered this bottle(75cl) of port. Would probably want to sell it. Live in Reading ...
  A: This wasn't a great year for Port and was only declared by a few relatively minor producers - such ...
1989 Perrier Jouet6/20/2010
  Q: I saw a similar posting you had addressed. I have a boxed gift set that contains a painted bottle of ...
  A: I think you could hope for bids up to $100/125 if you were to enter this into Wine Commune's on-line ...
Vintage Port Wine6/19/2010
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Gonzalez Byass Vintage Port 1958 (bottled 1961) and would be most ...
  A: LBVs do usually need decanting if they are bottled unfiltered, as I think this was but I don't know ...
Dom Perignon 19826/18/2010
  Q: I have a 1982 bottle not in case or box but has been well kept in good condition. I live in Reading ...
  A: I think you could hope for a hammer price of around £175/200 for this if the bottle is pristine in ...
Vintage Port Wine6/18/2010
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Gonzalez Byass Vintage Port 1958 (bottled 1961) and would be most ...
  A: Gonzalez Byass was involved in the Port trade from 1896 until 1983, when they sold their stocks to ...
want to sell Mumm 1949 bottle of champagne6/16/2010
  Q: I would like your help and advise on how to sell a bottle of Gordon Rouge - G.H. Mumm and Co. 1949 ...
  A: This was a very good vintage for Champagne and a pristine bottle from professional storage might be ...
Australian (Adelaide) Grand Prix Port Set6/16/2010
  Q: I have a set of Grand Prix ports from when the event was held in Adelaide the range is made via ...
  A: I'm afraid I know more about real Port from Portugal than I do about Australian fortifieds so I ...
Vintage port6/14/2010
  Q: I was given a bottle of 1987 (bottled 1989) Quinta Da Cavadinha vintage port a few years ago and ...
  A: Port is more robust than most other wines - thanks to the fortification with brandy - so I wouldn't ...
port value6/14/2010
  Q: i have recently perchist a bottel of port {seppeltfield 1977 para liqueur vintage tawny port}white ...
  A: I'm afraid I know more about real Port from Portugal than I do about Australian fortifieds so I ...
value 1985 dom perignon cuvee brut6/12/2010
  Q: I have a bottle (not a magnum) of Dom Perignon 1985 vintage. It has been stored chilled. Can you ...
  A: If this is pristine in terms of color, label and capsule, I think you could hope to sell this for ...
Vintage Port 19786/12/2010
  Q: I have a Croft Late Bottled Vintage 1978 Port. It was bottled in Oporto in 1982 by Croft & Ca. LDA. ...
  A: This wasn't a great year for Port because of the weather; it came hard on the heels of the excellent ...
Valuation and rarity of world cup wine6/12/2010
  Q: I have a life size limited edition world cup shape un-opened and bottle containg 3 liters of Barolo ...
  A: Commemorative or souvenir bottles are always difficult to value as they appeal more to collectors ...
dom perignon rose 19806/10/2010
  Q: It has not been specially stored and I just wanted a rough idea of how much it was worth so as to ...
  A: This was a generous present as a pristine bottle would cost you £313.00, plus VAT and delivery, to ...
1983 margaux chateaux palmer medoc6/7/2010
  Q: We have a bottle of 1983 margaux chateaux palmer medoc - written on the label is as follows - ...
  A: Palmer '83 is a famous wine so I think you could expect considerable collector interest at auction. ...
linie aquavit6/4/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of loiten braenderi's linie aquavit it has the dates 2-2-77 - 5-5-77 on it i was ...
  A: Aquavits don't command high prices in the UK but I think you could probably hope for around £20/25 ...
1887 Haut Sauterne6/3/2010
  Q: I have an 1887 Haut Sauterne from A. De luze & fils. It apears to have the original cork and lead ...
  A: This might, just, be of interest to collectors of wine history because the 'Haut' is a misnomer that ...
cognac5/28/2010
  Q: i have recently aqquired a bottle of rouyer and guillet Co, "damoisel" cognac, and i was hoping you ...
  A: This is a well-known Cognac house, especially for the delicate Damoisel (Damsel) blend they promote ...
Remy Martin XO5/26/2010
  Q: does remy martin xo expire?
  A: 'Expire'? (If you are wondering how long an unopened bottle of this would last, my answer would be ...
vintage cognac5/25/2010
  Q: I have unearthed an old 1/2 bottle of Martell brandy, 1947 to be exact. I wonder if you can shed any ...
  A: Not a vintage Cognac, I'm afraid if it doesn't quote a date on the label; nor a valuable one as I ...
1970 bottle of wine5/24/2010
  Q: I wonder if you can help me? I have a friend who has a bottle of red 1970, Harveys, Domaine de bel ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now far too old for your friend to open with any confidence as even the very best ...
Pieroth sekt brut5/24/2010
  Q: I have found an old bottle of vine and I'm wondering what the price is. It is a dull, black bottle. ...
  A: You could replace this with a similar wine at your local wine store for around €5.00 but old sekts ...
paul tasson champagne5/23/2010
  Q: I am hoping you can help me as I've trawled the internet but with no success. I have a small bottle ...
  A: I can tell you that 1923 was a good vintage in Champagne - but I'm afraid that's about as far as I ...
Ferreira port 18305/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Ferreira port vintage 1830 and it is also signed by Jorge Ferreira. It was ...
  A: It rather confirms my thought that Christies's may have missed the boat here and I'll be very ...
Wine expert5/23/2010
  Q: I'm hoping you can answer a general question I have - I was reading through a good housekeeping ...
  A: Trading in wine is a very risky business, even for professionals, so I'd advise caution here but it ...
Martell Brandy5/23/2010
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Martell Brandy which I believe is76 years old. I understand it was ...
  A: Assuming that this was bought as 'medical brandy' and isn't one of Martell's de luxe brands, I don't ...
Ferreira port 18305/22/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Ferreira port vintage 1830 and it is also signed by Jorge Ferreira. It was ...
  A: Then that's Christies's loss. Try Sothebys as there is no way this bottle is worth less than £800 ...
old unopened liqueurs5/22/2010
  Q: i have several unopened bottles of liqueurs that belonged to my grandfather. I do not know how to ...
  A: Triple Sec is the general name for an orange-flavored liqueur such as Cointreau, made by the Remy ...
Ferreira port 18305/22/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Ferreira port vintage 1830 and it is also signed by Jorge Ferreira. It was ...
  A: I'm still not willing to suggest a value for this as I think this bottle could be of international ...
Ferreira port 18305/22/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Ferreira port vintage 1830 and it is also signed by Jorge Ferreira. It was ...
  A: If this really is a Vintage Port from 1830 then you have a very valuable bottle indeed - especially ...
1985 port5/22/2010
  Q: ..we have aquired a 1985 bottle of port and were wondering what the value of it is,it is unopened ...
  A: Royal Oporto wasn't in the top rank of Port houses after the '74 revolution until a resurgence in ...
HARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM 1973, 600TH ANNIVERSARY5/21/2010
  Q: My husband bought a bottle of Harveys Special Blend Bristol Cream pruduced in 1973 and there were ...
  A: An old bottle of Bristol Cream wouldn't normally be of much interest to wine enthusiasts as this is ...
Smith Woodhouse 1983 valuation5/18/2010
  Q: I am looking to sell up to 6 bottles of Smith Woodhouse 1983 vintage port, can you tell me what a ...
  A: These could be replaced in the UK for £33.19 each, plus VAT and delivery, so I'd expect a catalogue ...
Perrier-Jouet5/18/2010
  Q: 5 years ago I purchased a bottle of Perrier-Jouet from "a friend of a friend". I was told that the ...
  A: Thers's no way to date this, I'm afraid, as Grand Brut is a blend of several vintages that were aged ...
FIRST BOTTLE OF MATEUS ROSE FROM THE 1940'S5/17/2010
  Q: I live very close to Chicago, IL. I have a bottle of the FIRST MATEUS ROSE BOTTLE from back in the ...
  A: Mateus transformed the popularity of Portuguese table wines when they introduced this rosé - but ...
value of bottle of wine5/17/2010
  Q: I am cleaning out my liquor cabinet. I have 3 bottle of wines I got from my father-in-law. They ...
  A: These are all very old for what they are and difficult to value as I'm not sure that you'd get a ...
Bersano Barolo 19775/16/2010
  Q: What can you tell me about this wine my late father had in his house-is this a good vintage ...
  A: This is getting old, even for a Barolo, as '77 wasn't a great year in Piedmont and I don't think ...
Tawny Port Kay Brothers Australia5/15/2010
  Q: Sealed with a cork under wax I am guessing. My query is would the port be ok to drink? And do you ...
  A: I can't be specific about your bottle as it isn't Port in the strict sense as that only comes from ...
Cognac - worth anything5/15/2010
  Q: I live in the US state of Illinois and found a bottle of cognac in my deceased grandfathers ...
  A: This is a high-quality blended Cognac assembled from several distillations and aged in wood for ...
Charles Heidseick Champagne5/7/2010
  Q: I have inherited a 1982 vintage bottle of CH champagne and wondered what you could tell me about it. ...
  A: If the bottle has been stored properly, lying down in a cool dark place and the condition seems ...
Charles Heidseick Champagne5/6/2010
  Q: I have inherited a 1982 vintage bottle of CH champagne and wondered what you could tell me about it. ...
  A: This is a good, but not great, Champagne from a great but rather old vintage so its value and ...
Chateau Albiet5/5/2010
  Q: Regarding the above wine,I have had a case of the 1985 vintage for 25 years.It has been stored in a ...
  A: This is a difficult one because Ch Albiet is a new name to me and isn't listed in any of my ...
Niersteiner Riesling dated 19555/4/2010
  Q: Question I HAVE A BOTTLE OF NIERSTEINER RIESLING OF JULIUS KAYSER AND CO.GERMANY,DATED 1955.IS IT ...
  A: I'm afraid anything labelled simply "Niersteiner Riesling". will be a simple generic wine from the ...
Rocha's 1967 Tawny Port5/3/2010
  Q: I have one 26 2/3 FL.OZ. bottle of Rocha's 1967 (bottled 1978)Tawny Port, which has been stored at ...
  A: Aged Tawny Ports from a single vintage and a stated bottling date are 'Colheitas' and are a style ...
Value5/3/2010
  Q: MONOPOLES A.ROTHSCHILD SPARKLING BURGUNDY (Maison Fondee en 1875) Produce of France (Neg.ts a ...
  A: It would not be lawful for you to sell this privately so any value will depend on what Wine Commune ...
Pontet Canet5/3/2010
  Q: I have recently acquired a sealed case of Pontet Canet Bordeaux 1973 vintage. Could you give me any ...
  A: This is a difficult one because, as you know, PC 1973 was implicated in the scandal that brought ...
Value of Champagne - Taittinger5/2/2010
  Q: Would you please be able to give my Dad a valuation for a bottle of Champagne he has? The details ...
  A: Comtes de Champagne is a lovely de luxe cuvée but this bottle is now very old for a rosé as many ...
Charles Heidsieck Vintage 19495/2/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Charles Heisieck, Reims, Vintage 1949, Reserve for Britain. Unfortunately, the ...
  A: A pristine bottle of a top cuvée like Dom Perignon or Krug from the very good 1949 vintage might be ...
1961 Champagne - Richard de Ayala.5/1/2010
  Q: I have recently come into pocession of a bottle of 1961 Richard e Ayala champagne - which has a ...
  A: Well, that blows me out of the water big time! NM stands for 'Négociant-Manipulant' (a house which ...
1961 Champagne - Richard de Ayala.5/1/2010
  Q: I have recently come into pocession of a bottle of 1961 Richard e Ayala champagne - which has a ...
  A: I'm not surprised you had difficulty researching this and am not sure I can add much, but: 1961 was ...
camus cognac limoges royal wedding book4/30/2010
  Q: I have a numbered Camus cognac Royal Wedding Book of Charles %26 Dianas wedding. It is in mint ...
  A: This is difficult to value as it wouldn't be replaceable from any Australian merchant nowadays - ...
Wine value4/29/2010
  Q: I have owned a bottle of 1980 Bairrada Reserva red wine from Caves Monteiros Portugal for well over ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for a Portuguese table wine so I can't see any significant ...
Justerini's Muscadet Recolte 19884/28/2010
  Q: I've been given a bottle of 1988 Recolte Justerini's Muscadet. Is this too old now or a pleasant ...
  A: Pleasant surprises do happen but I'd be astonished if one awaited you here. Muscadet is a light, ...
wine4/27/2010
  Q: I have two bottles of wine which I am curious about. 1.200ml.bottle of "Petite Liquorelle Petillante ...
  A: Petite Liquorelle was an attempt by Moet to market a new style of drink in the cocktail market ...
Does my cognac have any value?4/27/2010
  Q: I found a J.R. Brillet Reserve Limitee Cognac Grande Champagne -- Its a numbered bottle 36/36 -- i ...
  A: Well done for dating this with the producer. It appears to be in excellent condition, judging by ...
Wine Value4/27/2010
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Beverly Crest International 1969 cabernet savignon, bin 146, by rhine ...
  A: This is now very rare so might have a significant value to collectors although it is now too old to ...
1945 bollinger extra quality brut4/27/2010
  Q: I have a sealed bottle of 1945 Bollinger extra quality frnch champagne. The bottle and lables are in ...
  A: This is a famous vintage but one that is now very difficult to value as so much depends on the color ...
1968 barolo4/27/2010
  Q: David - my husband gifted me with a case of 1968 Barolo, but unfortunately, I don't think it's fit ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear this sorry tale. I'm inclined to agree with you all as Barolo is typically dark ...
Chianti 19584/26/2010
  Q: I was given a bottle of wine by my aunt who has had it stored well for over 20 years. This is what ...
  A: There's good description of Chianti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chianti so I think that will ...
Vintage Port4/25/2010
  Q: I hope that you may be able to help me, I have some vintage port which I may be interested in ...
  A: Your Novals aren't Vintage Port in the strict sense because they were bottled a year later than they ...
valuation of port4/24/2010
  Q: I was hoping you could help me... I have one bottle of KWV 1986 Limited Release Certified ...
  A: I don't think any UK collector of Port would be interested in your South African fortified wine - ...
the royal wedding port4/24/2010
  Q: hey David i also own a royal wedding port in the blue velvet case i was looking at selling and i ...
  A: I assume you have a Wolf Blass Australian 'Port' - not a real Port, which only comes from Portugal? ...
Chateaux Maillard Bordeau 19624/23/2010
  Q: Is this wine drinkable, or should we toss it? It has sentimental value to our family, but as ...
  A: There two Bordeaux wines of this name and I'd need to know the full text from the label before going ...
Royal Oporto4/23/2010
  Q: Can you please advise value of port and whether still good to drink. Label: Royal Oporto - 750 Vinho ...
  A: This is a 'Colheita' or Tawny Port from a single vintage (1944) that was aged in wood before ...
italian world cup wine4/20/2010
  Q: 25 ltrs small bottles of red rose and white wine in the shape of the world cup one at 12% and the ...
  A: I'm afraid commemorative bottles have little resale value - especially in small sizes - as they are ...
Cecchi Chianti4/20/2010
  Q: I have two bottles of Cecchi Chianti DOCG in the raffia basket bottles from 2000 and wonder whether ...
  A: This is old for a Chianti, which is usually at its best within a couple of years of bottling - and ...
Taittinger comtes de champagne brut 19594/19/2010
  Q: Can you tell me what a bottle of Taittinger comtes de champagne brut 1959 is worth? I found it when ...
  A: This magnificent Champagne is one of my favourites and 1959 was a magnificent vintage but I'm afraid ...
Domaine Chandon4/18/2010
  Q: "I have a few bottles of a Chandon Commemorative Cuvee by Domaine Chandon,Ca. that were blended and ...
  A: I'd try one fairly soon as these are now old for a Napa sparkler (NOT a Champagne, of course, as ...
Chau Yon Figeac, vintage 1955, value ?4/17/2010
  Q: Ling, While in San Francisco in 1967, I purchased a bottle of red bordeaux wine from National Wine ...
  A: Yon Figeac is one of the largest properties in St-Emilion and has a good reputation for its wines ...
Madeira and port valuations4/15/2010
  Q: I have 2 bottles to sell and not sure how to go about it as I am not sure what they are worth. The ...
  A: I think both of these would attract bidding at a specialist wine auction, assuming they are in good ...
camus napoleon lagrande marque4/15/2010
  Q: could you please put a value on this cognac it is a Camus napoleon LaGrande Marque No177652 it has ...
  A: I'm afraid it would be impossible - and probably unlawful - to sell an opened bottle, because air ...
1993 Bordeaux - World Cup USA 944/14/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine and was wondering if it is rare and of any value as I would like to sell it. ...
  A: Commemorative bottles are pretty commonplace as many event organisers commission them as an ...
vintage liquor4/14/2010
  Q: i am from Malaysia and i am keen to sell the following cognacs if i get a good value for them. 1) ...
  A: I don't have any information about values in Malaysia but the Hennessy Paradis, in particular, is a ...
Valuation4/13/2010
  Q: I have inherited a bottle of 1959 Piper Heidsieck champagne, with the name Kunkelmann & Co. The seal ...
  A: Piper Heidsieck is an interesting and old-established house, now part of Remy Cointreau, that ...
Vintage Martell Cordon Bleu4/13/2010
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of vintage Martell Cordon Bleu. I have attached a picture for your ...
  A: This is a lovely Cognac so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It is currently available in Singapore for ...
Chateau Pontet Canet 19884/13/2010
  Q: I've been looking to buy a case of this wine as a gift for a friend who expressed that was his ...
  A: I share your friend's liking for Pontet-Canet as this 5th growth has been performing more like a 2nd ...
Old wine4/12/2010
  Q: I have three bottles of wine I'm trying to see if they are worth anything. They are 1974 ...
  A: Mouton Cadet is a commercial Bordeaux blend produced by the large negotiant, or merchant, Baron ...
port wine-valuation and selling4/12/2010
  Q: I have 11 cases of Cockburn's Special Reserve porto circa 1980 (no vintage on bottles), most cases ...
  A: These are both premium Rubies - sometimes known by the misnomer 'Vintage Character' - and as such ...
Wine Bottle4/12/2010
  Q: I picked up an old ceramic wine bottle at a garage sale for 1 dollar. It has a paper label its ...
  A: I'm sorry but this is a new one on me so I suggest you contact a bottle-collectors' site such as ...
cureus4/12/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of don decanter filled with partners port commemorating the ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE ...
  A: 'Partners' was Sandeman's premium Ruby Port for many years, until replaced by their 'Founders' ...
Graf Istvan' Red Wine4/11/2010
  Q: I would just like to ask if you could give me some idea to where i can buy this wine. Are there any ...
  A: Graft Istvan is a brand of sweetish table wine made exclusively for the Pieroth party-plan ...
1961 Barton & Guestier Chablis4/11/2010
  Q: I have a sealed bottle of 1961 B & G Chablis that I inherited from my mother. On the neck of the ...
  A: I'm sorry but even the best Chablis from the top growers are intended for drinking within 5 - 10 ...
Dalva porto (da Silva) 1969 Reserve4/10/2010
  Q: I purchased the above bottle of port whilst on holiday in Portugal about 15 years ago. I would be ...
  A: Dalva specialise in aged tawnies from a single vintage - known as 'Colheitas' - so I'd be confident ...
Wine Value4/10/2010
  Q: I have been asked to research the value of a bottle of wine my family owns. It is Ste. Michelle ...
  A: The oldest vintage of this that's still available is the 1983, which several merchants list in the ...
too old??4/9/2010
  Q: I'm in New England & have 6 bottles of 1993 Clos Saint-Vincent, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Am I ...
  A: The '95s should be fine as this was a good vintage in St-E, although Clos Castelot is the second ...
too old??4/9/2010
  Q: I'm in New England & have 6 bottles of 1993 Clos Saint-Vincent, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Am I ...
  A: I don't think these will improve as '93 wasn't a great vintage so I'd drink these soon - hoping, as ...
value??4/9/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1972 Appellation Bordeaux Superieur Controlee. Is it worth anything?
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old indeed for any wine of this class, which is only one step up from ...
cold duck magnum4/9/2010
  Q: .. I was wondering if you could offer a price on a magnum of 1974 cold duck I found under my ...
  A: Your old Cold Duck might be of some historic interest, although there is no possibility that it ...
WINE VALUATION4/8/2010
  Q: Good evening. I have a bottle of Marques DE Riscal , ELCIEGO (Alava) 1968. can you advise how much ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for what it is so I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single ...
3 bottles4/8/2010
  Q: Wisconsin USA values of: 1) Trapiche Malbec 2007 Mendoza Argentina 2)Glorioso Rioja 2004 Bodegas ...
  A: The Trapiche might be difficult to sell as Argentine wines don't command much collector interest so ...
Louise Brison 2004 Vintage Champagen4/6/2010
  Q: I have the opportunity to purchase, minimum order 48 bottles, of Louise Brison 2004 vintage ...
  A: HYi Burt, This is difficult because I only know of Louise Brison as a merchant, not a Champagne ...
vintage cognac4/5/2010
  Q: I have an original sealed bottle "Josephine" cognac dated 1807 with almost 3/4 of the label intact. ...
  A: Josephine is a good blended Cognac from Camus but the date refers to some point in history and not ...
What is the value of my bottle of 1992 Dom Perignon and where can I sell it?4/5/2010
  Q: A couple years ago I received this bottle of champagne as a gift for my wedding. It is a 1992 Cuvee ...
  A: This is one of the stars of the very good 1992 vintage and I think you'll find Wine Commune ...
world cup wine 19904/4/2010
  Q: I have a world cup shaped bottle of wine from 1990. The label on the bottle reads "BARBERA D'ASTI", ...
  A: Barbera d'Asti is a fairly light Italian table wine intended for drinking within about 3 - 4 years ...
champagne4/3/2010
  Q: I have a magnum of 1982 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial. What is it worth?
  A: Old Champagne is always difficult to value as so much depends on bottle condition in terms of ...
1979 Brut Imperial Moet & Chandon 1 star4/2/2010
  Q: Wife and I were given this bottle for our honeymoon in September 1979. We decided that instead of ...
  A: 1979 was a good vintage so there's some chance that this would still be drinkable - and indeed ...
gauthier champayne3/31/2010
  Q: I have read what you said about the other pre wqr chqmpayne we have found one with label in good ...
  A: You won't be surprised to hear that I can't see significant value in this as I don't think many wine ...
Very Rare Cognac3/31/2010
  Q: The label reads: 4/5 quart Produce of France 80 proof This is bottle No 007082 of the Rare ...
  A: I'm afraid old Cognacs are difficult to value as bottlings and collector interest are so variable ...
3 bottles3/30/2010
  Q: my dad has : 1) a bottle of Melini Chianti Classico from 1986 and if it helps you , the label ...
  A: I'm sorry but these are all much too old to have retained any value after so long. Chiantis are at ...
Value and drinkability3/30/2010
  Q: I have a Sandeman Partners Port in a Don Decanter (and Box) commemorating Queen Elizabeth II Silver ...
  A: Sandeman is one of the oldest Port houses but I'm afraid 'Partners' is only a good commercial Ruby, ...
champagne value3/29/2010
  Q: please can you tell me how much an original bottle of 1953 coronation Guvée moet & chandon is worth. ...
  A: These are all from good vintages but are now VERY old for Champagne so I think you should only open ...
Value of G.H. Mumm & Co. Champagne3/28/2010
  Q: My grandfather left a bottle of G.H. Mumm & Co. champagne to me and said it was worth quite a bit. ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell this lawfully as I don't think any merchant ...
very old port3/28/2010
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of C. Da Silva Port in EXCELLENT condition. It's a 1 pt 9 oz bottle and ...
  A: This would certainly be safe to drink but I think what you have is an aged tawny from the 1905 ...
1979 Chateau Gloria St. Julien3/28/2010
  Q: for my 25th birthday my sister gave me a bottle of 1979 Chateau Gloria St.Julien Bordeaux red wine. ...
  A: It's a shame that you didn't drink this to celebrate your 25th as it will have been mature around ...
chammpagne3/28/2010
  Q: bollinger grande annee 1983,1985, taittinger artist collection 1985 ,1986, pol roger winston ...
  A: These are all very nice and I think you could work on the basis of £75 as the auction value of all ...
Port3/28/2010
  Q: Bottle no is 09276 and is No 1 of the grand prix series sorry if i repeat i am new to this
  A: Peter Liebich are a reputable producer of 'Ports' - although these are made from Shiraz grapes and ...
chammpagne3/27/2010
  Q: bollinger grande annee 1983,1985, taittinger artist collection 1985 ,1986, pol roger winston ...
  A: Depending on the condition of these bottles in terms of colour, level, label and capsule, I think we ...
1935 Grahams Port3/27/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1935 Grahams Port that I am considering selling. Please could you give me a ...
  A: This is one of the stars from a very fine and famous vintage so, assuming the level and capsule are ...
Value of Larsen Cognac Viking Ship3/27/2010
  Q: I have an unopened Larsen Cognac Viking Ship that's 24K gold plated porcelain that I got from my ...
  A: Larsen currently produce five versions of the Viking decanter, which they introduced as collectors' ...
Port3/26/2010
  Q: I have recently come across a bottle of port from the first grand prix held in Australia in Adelaide ...
  A: This should be a very welcome present as fortified wines have a long life and Peter Liebich are a ...
old wines3/25/2010
  Q: my name is antonio and i leave in sout of italy, recentely i fixed my father callar.. and on the ...
  A: Gombaude-Guillot is a small property with a reputation for big wines so this would probably have ...
value and drinkablity of my wine3/24/2010
  Q: I have 3 bottles of what was a very nice rust coloured wine back in 1983 when I purchased a half ...
  A: I'm afraid it is very unlikely that these will still offer the pleasure you remember from 1983 as ...
valuation3/22/2010
  Q: I have 3 bottles of Dom Perignon, Moet Chandon epesnay France. One vintage 1966, 1970 and 1973 and ...
  A: I think you should ask Wine Commune (http://www.wine-searcher.com/) to appraise these professionally ...
Torres 1949 Gran Coronas Red Dry Wine3/21/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1949 Torres Gran Coronas Red Dr. Wine Reserv A wine. It says it was produced & ...
  A: I'm sorry but it's difficult to see any value in this as I'd be surprised - pleasantly (!) - if you ...
Is this bottle worth anything? Chateau Nenin 19663/20/2010
  Q: when they moved from Wisconsin to CA. I can't seem to find enough information to know whether this ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't see $350 in a bottle of '66 Nenin now but I do think your bottle deserves ...
Ampolla Domaine Rothschild3/20/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine of 1968 labelled Chateau Mouton Baron Philippe Domaine Rothschild. I ...
  A: I'm afraid '68 was an appalling vintage that started with a cold spring and didn't improve much so ...
LaTour du Haut-Moulin3/19/2010
  Q: I have recently been given teh following wine by my parents. I would be intereested to know if ...
  A: This is a very reputable Cru Bourgeois and one that is often very good value but your bottle comes ...
Old Madeira Wine3/18/2010
  Q: I have a wicker covered squat shaped bottle of Old Madeira Wine. it is Malmsey Solera 1920 sweet. H ...
  A: I don't think Borges still have soleras so I can't suggest a replacement cost - but that might make ...
a 5 Litre bottle of Italian wine3/17/2010
  Q: On vacation in coastal South Carolina, I came across a 5L bottle of Col-Di-Sasso Sangiovese-Cabernet ...
  A: One can never be absolutely certain about wines in large formats because they age much better than ...
a 5 Litre bottle of Italian wine3/16/2010
  Q: On vacation in coastal South Carolina, I came across a 5L bottle of Col-Di-Sasso Sangiovese-Cabernet ...
  A: This isn't one of Banfi's top wines, see: http://www.castellobanfi.com/wines/index.php?wine=19 and ...
Please tell me what I have3/16/2010
  Q: I have a 1/2 Gallon bottle of Marchio Nazionale that says Chianti red table wine, bottled by Mario ...
  A: This could have been a good buy as a decorative item as this style of bottle isn't commonplace but I ...
Port valuation3/15/2010
  Q: I wonder if you could please give me a valuation for my Dad. He has a bottle of Graham Vintage 1960 ...
  A: This is probably the best of a fine vintage that's now fully mature and it might cost in the order ...
How much worth it and should i keep it?3/14/2010
  Q: You can see pictures here: http://img709.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=87598531.jpg I will appreciate ...
  A: I can only find this listed in the UK, at 95GBP plus taxes, but I'm not sure the merchant is ...
1945 port3/13/2010
  Q: I just purchased a A.A. Ferreira, Succrs. OPORTO Vintage 1945 Produce of Portugal for $500 USD. ...
  A: I think this was a good price if the bottle is pristine in terms of level, capsule, etc, as ...
2000 Chateau Mouton Rothchild3/13/2010
  Q: How much longer should I hold before drinking this great Red wine.
  A: I hope you are a young and patient man as I don't think you should even start thinking about ...
wine valuation3/11/2010
  Q: I have a lovely wooden box with a 3L bottle of Marques de Caceres Vendimia Seleccionada 2004 Rioja ...
  A: If you are planning a dinner party where the equivalent of four bottles of Rioja are likely to be ...
VSOP value3/10/2010
  Q: Greetings David, Belongs to my grandfather born 1900, he mention got after WW2. Kindly provide me ...
  A: I think your best way to sell this would be to contact Wine Exchange Asia ...
age of this Kopke Port wine bottle3/10/2010
  Q: I am a wine label collector and the other day I was given a couple of Kopke Port bottles as shown in ...
  A: Ruby Ports are always blends from several years so there's no way to date them; sorry! However, ...
age of this Kopke Port wine bottle3/10/2010
  Q: I am a wine label collector and the other day I was given a couple of Kopke Port bottles as shown in ...
  A: This looks a useful addition to your collection as the label seems in such good condition. Kopke ...
1959 melini3/10/2010
  Q: I recently acquired 7 bottles of 1959 melini gold cap Chianti. I don't know too much about wine and ...
  A: I'm sorry but Chiantis are at their best within five years of bottling so there is no chance that ...
2000 Adventus Merlot y syrah3/10/2010
  Q: My husband bought this wine in Spain. Can you tell me how much it is worth? It is enclosed in a ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think this is exported so I can't suggest a replacement value in the US. ...
Port3/8/2010
  Q: I have a Forrester 1970 Offley Boa Vista Vintage Port. Does it have a value?
  A: This would certainly attract bids at a specialist wine auction as the '70s are all in demand because ...
Bottle3/7/2010
  Q: Have seen others asking about oddly shapped bottles and I was wondering if someone could help me ...
  A: This looks a step up from the usual mass-produced tourist souvenir that others have asked about so I ...
Pieroth Wines3/7/2010
  Q: I have been purchasing wines from Pieroth for quite a few years and love the velvety slightly sweet ...
  A: This isn't a top Vin de Pays and I share you view that it is highly-priced for what it is - as it ...
wine3/6/2010
  Q: I found an old bottle of wine in my father in laws basement, and wonder if it is still good to drink ...
  A: I'm sorry but Bardolino is a fairly light table wine that's at its best soon after bottling so there ...
how can wine make an "effort"?3/6/2010
  Q: I have noticed some wine experts - including Robert Parker - occasionally use the word "effortless" ...
  A: Winespeak can be a minefield but I think RP was predicting that a particular wine was likely to ...
wine price and comments3/4/2010
  Q: to auction at our hospital fundraiser, a 1964 chateau mouton rothschild 750ml. What would be a fair ...
  A: This is a curiosity as '64 was a good vintage generally but Mouton contrived to mis-manage their ...
1985 Rothschild and 1988 Baroness3/4/2010
  Q: I received these two bottles of wine a few years ago and wanted to sell them. I have tried to look ...
  A: I think these should be appraised and valued professionally by Wine Commune ...
Marmot Imperial Reims Champagne3/3/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Marmot Imperial Reims Champagne from 1959. Do you know where I can find any ...
  A: I don't think you should expect too much from this after so long - although it was a famous vintage ...
1989 Mouton Cadet Bourdeax 3L3/2/2010
  Q: I live in the U.S. and I have a double magnum (3L) bottle of the mentioned wine and am wondering two ...
  A: Mouton Cadet is a blended table wine made by the owners of the great First Growth Ch ...
Churchill 2003 Vintage Port3/2/2010
  Q: I live in Florida USA. I have several bottles of the above. I would like to know how much they are ...
  A: This is a but tricky to value as the 2003 Vintage Ports are still very young and only just coming ...
Camus cognac celebration3/1/2010
  Q: my grandad has a bottle of camus cognac celebartion La grande marque, it's a 40fl oz bottle 70% ...
  A: It's impossible to date Cognacs without access to the makers' confidential codes I'm afraid. (The ...
Value of 1995 Sauternes Baron Philippe3/1/2010
  Q: someone left a bottle of Baron Philippe De Rothschild Sauternes 1995 at a Xmas party. I know ...
  A: I was trying to be polite! 'wouldn't be easy to sell' = this has no value as you couldn't sell it ...
Value of 1995 Sauternes Baron Philippe3/1/2010
  Q: someone left a bottle of Baron Philippe De Rothschild Sauternes 1995 at a Xmas party. I know ...
  A: There's good general description of Sauternes at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauternes_%28wine%29 ...
bottle3/1/2010
  Q: . you truly greg
  A: This sounds interesting so I'm sure it must have a value. To somebody! However, I don't think many ...
1959 Piat Pere & Fils Clos Vougeot2/28/2010
  Q: I am attempting to determine the value of this bottle for a charity auction in Florida. The fill is ...
  A: A top Clos Vougeot from this excellent vintage would probably be worth in the order of $350. ...
value of Sercial Madeira2/28/2010
  Q: Could you tell me the value of a bottle of Madeira I have (U.K.) There is a neck label saying:- SELO ...
  A: This is currently available in the UK at £145 per, plus duty and VAT, and might fetch around that ...
Moet & Chandon 1971 Brut Imperial Champagne2/27/2010
  Q: I live in Melbourne, Australia. A relative recently passed away %26 I have been given a bottle of ...
  A: I think you would be expecting a bit much to hope that a Champagne of this age will still be very ...
Tyrrells Valuation2/27/2010
  Q: i recently purchased two bottles of Tyrrells 1984 Pinot Noir and a bottle of 1980 Pinot Noir. i was ...
  A: I'm sorry but these Pinot Noirs were intended for drinking years ago, even if they have always been ...
Saint-Emilion2/26/2010
  Q: I have read in other places that '93 was a bad year, could you shed any light on this? Thank you ...
  A: I wouldn't call '93 a bad year in Bordeaux but it was definately an inconsistent one with many ...
Wine and Other Glasses2/26/2010
  Q: I have many wine glasses, but as they are all bought in second hand markets, they are old fashioned. ...
  A: The choice of wine glasses is very much a personal matter. How do you define 'very pretty' for ...
enquirying about a bottle of port2/25/2010
  Q: I was hoping you could give me some answers on this bottle of port i have. Here is a description of ...
  A: This is very similar to a question about Rocha's Ruby that I answered a few years ago so please ...
help with price2/25/2010
  Q: 1895 marques de riscal shield with lion at top of label,two stamps either side and emblem below. ...
  A: I'm afraid it is very unlikely that this dates from 1895 but I can't be certain without seeing a ...
FW: 1976 Fontana Condida Frascati Superior Monteporzio Catone2/25/2010
  Q: David - Thanks for your help again. This is another bottle I acquired as part of a large cellar. ...
  A: Sorry but Frascati is a light table wine intended for drinking within a few years of the vintage so ...
Value of wine for school auction2/24/2010
  Q: David: I've been searching for the U.S. value of some wines purchased and properly stored as '89 ...
  A: Most of these are on offer at a range of prices so I suggest you 'list' midway between these but set ...
CARRUADES DE CHATEAU LAFITE-ROTHSCHILD (1 pint) 19662/24/2010
  Q: Ling, I live in Los Angeles and am writing to inquire about your estimation for the (i) valuation ...
  A: This is available in your country for $120 but I doubt if you would be able to get that much on ...
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 1964 (Mis En Bouteilles Au Chateau) 1.5 Liter2/24/2010
  Q: Ling, I live in Los Angeles and am writing to inquire about your estimation for the (i) valuation ...
  A: I have just answered you on the basis that you have a botlle of this, I.E. a 750ml, but magnums age ...
Everyday or Special Occasion2/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Suaternes. Just wondering if I should save it for a special occaasion or not. ...
  A: I'm sorry but this isn't Sauternes, which only comes from the Sauternes district of Bordeaux, but ...
wine residue2/21/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Shiraz 2001,which I kept it in a dark and cool condition. But a few days before, ...
  A: Deposits on the inside or at the bottom of mature wines - as this will be - is a good sign as it ...
Wine Valuation2/20/2010
  Q: David, My grandfather who was a wine enthusiast gave me the following wines. I know very little ...
  A: Your granddad was a wealthy enthusiast to have had these and I hope he kept them properly, lying ...
wish to know2/20/2010
  Q: casa vinicola boccacio 16oz red wine Back label "banfi products permit N 2-1-305 I am sorry ...
  A: This is a bit of an oddity as I only know this producers as a supplier of fancy wine bottles as ...
Moet & Chandon/White Star2/20/2010
  Q: Where is the date on a bottle? so I can figure out what it's worth
  A: You won't be able to date this as White Star is Moet's Extra Dry non-vintage blend - meaning that it ...
valuation of port wine2/18/2010
  Q: L bottle of commendador port wine circ.about 1940 sealed writing on the bottle reads commendador ...
  A: I'm not surprised to hear that you have had difficulty valuing this as Feuerheed's Ports aren't ...
1966 Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet2/18/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1966 Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet in MAGNUM. Photo is attached. I ...
  A: I'm afraid any Burgundy of this age will be a gamble although '66 was a good vintage and the magnum ...
Dating Cognac2/17/2010
  Q: I have a 750 mil bottle of cognac. I'm living in Pa I believe the bottle is at least 60 to 70 years ...
  A: In this case, you have a regular Cognac from a very reputable house that should still be fine to ...
Louis XIV from Rouyer Guillet & Cie2/16/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Louis XIV from Rouyer Guillet & Cie from my Mother-in-law's estate. I believe ...
  A: I don't think this Cognac is available in BC so I have no retail price to guide me on value. You ...
Taylors 552/15/2010
  Q: I have 6 bottles of Taylors 1955 port. Two have a foil seal still on and 3 have the wax seal marked ...
  A: You have some much sought-after and potentially valuable Port that deserves professional appraisal ...
Wine Value2/14/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine I want to find out the value. It is Loitens Aquavit 100% neutral spirits ...
  A: Aquavits sell in the US for around the $25/35 mark so that's probably a reasonable figure for a ...
Charles Heidsieck2/12/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of this champagne dated 1947 and extra dry. Could you advise on value, etc
  A: Champagnes of this age are very difficult to value as so much depends on the condition in terms of ...
1964 Taylor's Vintage Port2/12/2010
  Q: I have just been given two bottles of Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas 1964 Port. Bottled in 1966. My ...
  A: I'm afraid '64 was a poor vintage that wasn't declared and only a few shippers bothered much with it ...
1959 Chateau Lafite Rothschild2/11/2010
  Q: The storage and caring of it may not be perfect how can you tell if it is still good, and how can he ...
  A: This is a very famous and potentially very valuable wine so I think it deserves professional ...
Stolichnaya Cristall2/9/2010
  Q: I have a sealed black cylinder of the above vodka. It has the barcode of 8602400299. Also the ...
  A: YUP, just so! (And only those merchants who are licensed by the State Liquor Control Board, or ...
french medoc2/9/2010
  Q: on the label it states in bracket (33) is that the year of production...and do you think this is ...
  A: The 33 isn't a date but the code for the Gironde department, one of six in the Aquitaine region of ...
Stolichnaya Cristall2/9/2010
  Q: I have a sealed black cylinder of the above vodka. It has the barcode of 8602400299. Also the ...
  A: By 'pre-owned' I meant that you are hoping to sell this bottle as its current owner and not as ...
1965 Alanden Blanc de Blancs2/9/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1965 Cuvee Almaden California Blanc de Blancs Champagne - Is this any good to ...
  A: This is now very old indeed for a Californian sparkling wine (NOT Champagne, whatever the label may ...
Stolichnaya Cristall2/9/2010
  Q: I have a sealed black cylinder of the above vodka. It has the barcode of 8602400299. Also the ...
  A: I don't think there's much demand for pre-owned commercial* vodkas so this may not be easy for you ...
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1966 red Bordeaux wine2/7/2010
  Q: I have recently recieved many wine bottles still corked like the one described in my subject line. ...
  A: I'm so sorry to hear about your damaged collection but I admire your honesty in admitting the ...
Rare martini rossi2/7/2010
  Q: L'm looking for your expertise to let me know about the value of of my rare bottle bouth last month. ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell such a large and old bottle of commercial ...
1975 Unopened bottle of Moody Blue Wine2/7/2010
  Q: I recently acquired an unopened bottle of 1975 Moody Blue Sparkling wine from a friend who knows I ...
  A: I cannot imagine that any wine enthusiast would pay money for any sparkling wine as old as this so ...
Found Wine at my Fathers2/4/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of wine I have found at my fathers house who recently passed away. The bottle looks ...
  A: Jean Montbray is a negotiant, or merchant, operating throughout the Loire region of France from a ...
Camus Cognac2/4/2010
  Q: Would you please value the following for me please - 70cl bottle Camus Napoleon Cognac, La Grande ...
  A: Cognac valuation is really a professional matter as collectabilty varies so much. I suggest you ask ...
champagne valuation2/4/2010
  Q: Could you give me some idea as to the value of a bottle of champagne.The information off the bottle ...
  A: It's very difficult to value a single bottle of Champagne of this age, but from a famous vintage, as ...
30 yr old dry red cesari2/3/2010
  Q: I have this bottle of 1977 Cesari Amarone. The wedding gift lasted much longer than the marriage and ...
  A: I suspect the wine may not have lasted much longer than your marriage (sorry about that!) so I'd ...
Renaudin Bollinger Vintage Champagne. 19492/3/2010
  Q: I have an un opened bottle of Renaudin Bollinger Vintage Champagne. 1949 and was wondering if it was ...
  A: I certainly wouldn't keep any Champagne of this age, even one from such a good vintage. 1: A ...
Taittinger 1941 Champagne2/3/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of this that was given to my uncle during the war. It is not drinkable as the cork ...
  A: I think this is an astonishing offer for a bottle as you describe it so I'd accept it before they ...
Approx. Value of various wines2/1/2010
  Q: My boss as asked me to find out if any of the following wines are of any value: Chateau Margaux ...
  A: A collection including such potentially valuable wines as the Chx Margaux, Mouton and Haut Brion ...
Maderia (old trinity house bual)2/1/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of Old Trinity House Bual. I was given this in 1969. I have no idea when it was ...
  A: Madeira is very long-lived so this should be fine. It's good commercial blend in the rich/sweet end ...
Fleur du cap 19891/31/2010
  Q: bottles in great nik
  A: I'll need to know more about this before trying to answer fully as Fleur du Cap is a popular ...
Prince of Denmark Port1/30/2010
  Q: I have been searching for Prince of Denmark Port. It was a favorite xmas drink for the adult members ...
  A: Sorry but I've never heard of this and suspect that it was a sweetened red wine made to resemble ...
Camus Celebration Cognac1/29/2010
  Q: I too, have a bottle of this I found buried under all kinds of liquor bottles in an old house. I ...
  A: Small-format bottles like your 200ml don't attract collectors so this would be difficult to sell and ...
Are my wines worth selling or keeping?1/29/2010
  Q: trying to value about 15 bottles that I have been given/not used over many years, but main websites ...
  A: More note=form comments: Marlborough Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2001; - getting old but might ...
Vinho Do Porto1/29/2010
  Q: Just curious regarding a bottle of port we drank at the weekend. It was believed to have been ...
  A: I'm glad you enjoyed your Port! This came from a curious company named Royal Oporto who had a ...
re Barros port1/29/2010
  Q: I have just realised that I did not tell you where I live when I asked you about my bottle of port. ...
  A: I don't know any fine wine auctioneers in Dundee but Bid for Wine and J Straker Chadwick's both ...
Barros Port1/29/2010
  Q: I was gifted a bottle of Barros Colheita 1947 port by my late mother, some 20 years ago. All though ...
  A: Colheitas are Tawny Ports from a single vintage (1947) that have been aged in wood for a minimum of ...
Are my wines worth selling or keeping?1/29/2010
  Q: trying to value about 15 bottles that I have been given/not used over many years, but main websites ...
  A: initial thoughts in note form below: Baron Philippe De Rothschild Blanc 1990; - very old for what ...
Are my wines worth selling or keeping?1/29/2010
  Q: trying to value about 15 bottles that I have been given/not used over many years, but main websites ...
  A: The most likely reason for 'not recogniseds' is that you may be searching in too much detail as many ...
Champagne1/28/2010
  Q: I have two bottles of champagne and I was wondering what their valves are. 1. Moet & Chandon Dry ...
  A: I can't be specific about Champagnes as old as your Moet, and you didn't say what vintage the Irroy ...
A little knowledge!1/28/2010
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 1973 gold label bicentenaire. I have ...
  A: It's very difficult to be specific about Champagnes of this age, especially as it was only an ...
vintage port1/28/2010
  Q: Could you tell me if this bottle of port is worth keeping, it came from south africa when england ...
  A: This is difficult to answer because South African so-called ports aren't sought after in the UK ...
If you can help me!1/27/2010
  Q: hey! i'm from venezuela and i don't speak english very well but it is my question. I have a bottle ...
  A: Let me start by saying I know nothing about selling old wines in Venezuela and by inviting anyone ...
price of a bottle1/27/2010
  Q: We live in Mexico City. My mom just found two old bottles of wine in her cellar and she wanted to ...
  A: In that case, I suggest you contact Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) and ask if they would ...
1928 Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande1/27/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1928 Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande which I found in my mother's pantry ...
  A: I'm afraid your photo upload didn't work but it's dreadful shame that your mum kept this bottle in ...
price of a bottle1/26/2010
  Q: We live in Mexico City. My mom just found two old bottles of wine in her cellar and she wanted to ...
  A: Let me start by saying I know nothing about selling old wines in Mexico and by inviting anyone ...
port collection1/25/2010
  Q: porto messias 1968 port and dows 1983 vintage port , dows 1987 vintage port , sainsburys 1985 ...
  A: The Taylor 2000 is probably the star here, with an auction value in the £45/55 range, with the Dow ...
fine old malmsey1/25/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of CASA dos VINHO da MADEIRA, LDA. Shippers of the finest Madeira WINE. Produce of ...
  A: Madeira is unique among wines in that the production process includes a period of cooking in an ...
CHATEAU HAUT-BRION 19661/25/2010
  Q: Ling, I have a bottle of wine and would like to know its value. It was given to me as a gift in 1991 ...
  A: Sorry, my first answer must have got lost in hyper-space! Anyway, this is a valuable wine from a ...
Wine Value1/24/2010
  Q: My Father-in-Law gave us three bottles of wine, which expect for one has limited information due to ...
  A: I'm afraid the Wyndham is a basic Australian blend indented for drinking on release so is now FAR ...
bottleof port1/24/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of port dows 1977 produced in the 25 years of the queen is it worth anything
  A: Indeed it is. You would need to pay around £75 to replace this, inclusive of taxes, so it might ...
value of 1969 Siglo1/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1969 Siglo Rose Wine. It has a burlap covering over the bottle. The label say ...
  A: I'm afraid rosés are not intended for long keeping so I doubt if you'll find it very enjoyable to ...
1959 Wine1/23/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of: Harvy's Selection- By Appointment to Her Majestry Queen Elizabeth II - Chateau ...
  A: I'm afraid these are both too old to be easy to sell lawfully in the US so I can't see any value ...
1966 Chateau-Lascombes Margaux1/23/2010
  Q: I've been given a bottle of 1966 Chateau-Lascombes Margaux and am curious to know about the value ...
  A: This was one of the best Lascombes produced in the Lichine era, before it declined under Bass ...
Dom Perignon Rose 19981/23/2010
  Q: I have a case of Dom Perignon Rose vintage 1998, I'm no lover of Rose and would like to ask who may ...
  A: This is a very valuable wine, although I share your opinion of rosés in general, I think you could ...
Port Valuation1/23/2010
  Q: I have a case of Taylors Quinta de Vargellas 1974 Vintage Port. The label reads 'Bottled in Oporto ...
  A: This is fully mature so should be drunk fairly soon; it will not appreciate in value so there's no ...
sekt-trocken german sparkling wine1/21/2010
  Q: I noticed that you said that the German sparkling wine would not be good after several years. We ...
  A: I'm afraid there's nothing in your additional information that indicates to me that these could be ...
sekt-trocken german sparkling wine1/20/2010
  Q: I noticed that you said that the German sparkling wine would not be good after several years. We ...
  A: I'm a bit worried that a pre-'93 non-vintage (I assume?) Sekt might serve you well on your ...
G. Briand Cognac 19041/19/2010
  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: I think you are right to be sceptical about any offer made under these circumstances but the ...
1979 baron philippe de rothschild mouton cadet1/18/2010
  Q: I have a bottle of 1979 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux and I was wondering how ...
  A: I'm sorry but this ia a commercial negotiant/merchant blend from a poor vintage and was not intended ...
Cognac1/18/2010
  Q: I purchased a book like shaped decanter of Camus Napoleon Cognac near or about 1980. Though the ...
  A: Camus have a good website at http://www.camus.fr/ so I suggest you start your researches there as ...
Gozalas byass vintage port 19581/17/2010
  Q: I was given 6 bottles of this port by a wealthy collector back in the 1990's. I have enjoyed a ...
  A: This is difficult to value precisely for two reasons: Firstly, '58 wasn't a great vintage and your ...
wines1/16/2010
  Q: I have 10 bottles old france wines for sell from 64 till 1982
  A: I'll be happy to help you find a sales route and suggest possible values but I'll need to know more ...
value of 4 glass giftbox of Perrier Jouet1/15/2010
  Q: 1989 Fleur de champagne, Cavee Belle Epoque, Epernay, France. I live in N. Florida an have kept the ...
  A: This isn't available in FL at the moment but you could replace it in NC for $249.99, plus taxes, ...
port wine1/15/2010
  Q: what can you tell me re quality and possibly value on my port wine. It is labeled by direct ...
  A: The point about keeping wine lying down is to keep the cork wet so that it doesn't shrink and allow ...
port wine1/15/2010
  Q: what can you tell me re quality and possibly value on my port wine. It is labeled by direct ...
  A: Barros Almeida is one of the leading producers of wood-aged Tawny Ports from a single vintage, a ...
port wine enquiry1/14/2010
  Q: we have a green bottle of port with no label but with a cork and lead cork cover embossed with G on ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't identify this bottle from the information you've given. However it is not ...
BRANDY 19791/13/2010
  Q: we have three wooden gift selection boxes of Bolla Wine dating:1985-1986 ...
  A: According to Google, L'Abbaye De Latroun is near Jerusalem so my guess would be that it was made by ...
Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port1/13/2010
  Q: It is with great enthusiasim that 2010, the maturing year of the Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port, ...
  A: Glad we agree about Port and Chocolate - Maury is the classic accompaniment for that or I like a ...
BOLLA GIFT SELECTION-wooden box of (4)1/13/2010
  Q: we have three wooden gift selection boxes of Bolla Wine dating:1985-1986 ...
  A: I'm afraid all the table wines were made for drinking young so they'd be difficult for you to sell ...
Port1/12/2010
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Port: Delaforce Paramount Choice Tawny Port from Delaforce Sons & Ca. ...
  A: I'm sorry but Tawny Ports don't improve in bottle - but their decline is a matter of years, not ...
Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port1/12/2010
  Q: It is with great enthusiasim that 2010, the maturing year of the Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port, ...
  A: Another Fonseca fan eh? I'd go for nuts after the meal, but others will say cheese and I can't ...
i need info from an expert1/11/2010
  Q: i have a bottle of METAXA Brandy, 7 stars from 1915 What is the value? i am from Fort Lauderdale ...
  A: You could replace this in CA for around $20 but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell your bottle ...
Monetary Value1/10/2010
  Q: David: Recently, I was given a bottle of Grand Vin de Chateau Latour (1926). Does this wine have ...
  A: Wines of this quality and age deserve professional appraisal and valuation as '26 was a famous ...
Pontet-Latour 19721/10/2010
  Q: Mr Ling, I have a bottle of Pontet-Latour 1972. What do you think of its drinkability and its ...
  A: I'm sorry but '72 was a very poor vintage so there is virtually no chance of pleasure from this now ...
Information and value of old wines recently found .1/10/2010
  Q: Could you please tell me if the bottle of wine I recently found, is drinkable, and whether it would ...
  A: Your Las Cases is a fine Second Growth Bordeaux but from a fairly poor vintage and is now old for ...
St. Emilion1/9/2010
  Q: I was recently given a Chateau Milon 1992 Saint Emilion Grand Cru, the chateau details are ...
  A: I'm afraid this is from a poor vintage so please don't look a gift horse in the mouth. It would be ...
champagne value1/9/2010
  Q: I have two bottles of Perrier-Jouet Fleur from 1997. I'm just wondering if they're still good and ...
  A: I think this is an excellent choice as '97 Champagnes are richer than many and are now nicely mature ...
value1/8/2010
  Q: I was given a bottle of red wine a number of years ago with the undersdtanding that it was worth ...
  A: This is a Valpolicella but I've never come across one that was worth 100 dollars (US or CA). ...
old bottle of champagne1/8/2010
  Q: we have inherited an old bottle of chapagne de castellane 10 years ago which it has no date on it ...
  A: I can't read the capacity information on the label so I'm not certain if this is a half or quarter ...
Champagne1/8/2010
  Q: I wrote to you earlier and I don't think I gave you enough info on what I was asking, I asked about ...
  A: Comtes de Champagne is Taittinger's prestige cuvée and it always commands a substantial premium over ...
1979 Taittinger and 1980 Dom Perignon1/7/2010
  Q: I have 1 bottle of 1979 Taittinger Rose and a bottle of 1980 cuvee Don Perignon, The Taittinger is ...
  A: These are both rather old now and from poor vintages so I think they should be valued professionally ...
Vintage Moulin Rouge Champagne1/6/2010
  Q: Back in 1966 my husband received a bottle of Moulin Rouge Champagne. On the label it says, New York ...
  A: I'm sorry but age does not a valuable wine make (!) You have a 'bulk process' sparkler - a term ...
vintage wine1/6/2010
  Q: I'm from the Netherlands and i have a vintage bottle of wine. It's a Chateau - Tour Musset 1976, ...
  A: I don't think you'd find this easy to sell as Montagne-St-E's only fetch a fraction of the price ...
chateau montagne bordeaux red win 1950's1/5/2010
  Q: i live in belgium an my granddad gave me an old bottle with allot of dust on it and a ripped label ...
  A: I'm sure you are right to keep this for its emotional value but I'm afraid I can't tell you much ...
Value of 1936 Port1/4/2010
  Q: We have an intact bottle of 1936 Marmot Grandes Mearcas Fine Duoro Port in very good condition. I ...
  A: I think any Vintage Port of this age deserves professional appraisal and valuation as your bottle is ...
selling single bottles of wine1/4/2010
  Q: I have a few old single bottles of wine and I would like to know if they are worth selling and how I ...
  A: I'm not sure that these would fetch very much at auction but it might be worth asking J Straker ...
Cognac Vieux 18581/4/2010
  Q: I'm a cognac collector and located in HKG. Would you please kindly advise the details of Cognac ...
  A: There are three major wine auction houses in London, but they all set minimum lot sizes and values ...
Royal Oporto 19831/3/2010
  Q: I too have a case of Royal Oporto 1983 Vintage. I am planning to open my first bottle on Wed, Jan. ...
  A: Royal Oporto was a respected, old-established Port producer in the period before nationalisation in ...
1944 vinho1/2/2010
  Q: I was given this bottle several years ago by a friend and it has sit around collecting dust, I would ...
  A: This is a Tawny Port made from grapes grown in the very good 1944 vintage, only, and bottled after a ...
Charles Heidsieck Reims Champagne, 19261/1/2010
  Q: David, My 99 year old grandfather has an un-opend bottle of: Charles Heidsieck Reims Champagne, ...
  A: This is now very old indeed for any Champagne, especially one from a rather ordinary vintage, so I ...
Gabbiano Red1/1/2010
  Q: My husband purchased a 3 liter bottle at a silent auction some years ago and was wondering what it ...
  A: Gabbiano is a large producer of commercial Chianti but isn't known for 'Super Tuscans' as this seems ...
Clos-de-Vougeot 200112/31/2009
  Q: A friend of ours gave us a 1500ML bottle of wine I have a few questions about. The full label text: ...
  A: I think this was a generous present as Drouhin-Laroze is a respected producer - but I can't remember ...
old wine12/31/2009
  Q: could you please advise what it is worth. The label says: Cru Bourgeois, 1997 Chateau Beaumont, ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single bottle of this as it wasn't a great vintage - see: ...
1962 Ruffino Chianti12/31/2009
  Q: My great aunt and uncle gave me an unopened bottle of Ruffino 1962 Chianti for Christmas. I have 2 ...
  A: I think it would be a shame to open this as the raffia wrapping is in such good condition - thanks ...
1973 Dom Perignon12/30/2009
  Q: About 30 years ago I received a gift of a Moet Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon...from Epernay,Vintage ...
  A: This is now very old, as you realise - even for a DP - so I don't feel confident answering all your ...
Cognac Vieux 185812/30/2009
  Q: I'm a cognac collector and located in HKG. Would you please kindly advise the details of Cognac ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't read the small text at the bottom of the label, nor any marking embossed on the ...
Royal Oporto Wine Co12/30/2009
  Q: In my late father's effects was a bottle with label details "Royal Oporto Wine Co 625878, Vinho do ...
  A: This is indeed wine, and a quality one at that. 'Colheita de 1940' means that it is a Tawny Port ...
Royal Oporto Vintage 197812/28/2009
  Q: We received this port about 15 years ago as a gift from someone located in Essex, England. We live ...
  A: I think you'd have to pay around $50/60 to replace this - if you could find any. (Or Approaching ...
wine-value of12/28/2009
  Q: David: I have an unopened large bottle ( 1 qt-1pt-11 0z) bottle of Chianti-classico-brolio. Is it ...
  A: This would be safe, or wouldn't harm you, but I'm not sure that you'll find it very enjoyable ...
1990 Grand Cordon Brut Champage12/27/2009
  Q: My question is: Is it drinkable, does it have any value?
  A: I'm having to guess that this is a Mumm Champagne because you haven't told me the maker - and the ...
Vintage port12/27/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Martinez & Gassiot vintage port 1975 ref no. 520855. Could you give me an idea of ...
  A: '75 Ports are difficult to value as they are rarely seen on merchant's shelves nowadays as it wasn't ...
Wine Valuation12/27/2009
  Q: I've begun going through my parents extensive wine collection and have found some quite old wine. ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for a Cal Cab so it's difficult to see a significant value in the UK ...
Chateauneuf du Pape Perrins & Fils12/27/2009
  Q: David Thank you for your email back- the label reads as follows; 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape ...
  A: This is from one of the best producers but it isn't one of their top wines so it wouldn't be as much ...
bordeaux question12/27/2009
  Q: I have the following "1982 domaine de la gravette appellation bordeaux controlee, mise en bouteille ...
  A: I'm sure you know that 1982 was a famous vintage in Bordeaux and that many of the top wines from the ...
Another wine valuation12/27/2009
  Q: Ling, Please give a valuation of the following wine: Chateau Grand-Pontet 1979 Sant-Emilion, ...
  A: I'm afraid '79 wasn't a good year in St-E so I think this bottle will be some way into decline after ...
wine value/significance12/26/2009
  Q: I have acquired a bottle of Adouard Vigneron bordeaux 1993 for the 50 year anniversary of the ...
  A: I'm afraid commemorative bottlings seldom attract the interest of wine enthusiasts as they are just ...
Is this still drinkable?12/26/2009
  Q: I still have a wedding gift I rec'd in 1994..it is a gift set with four glasses of Perrier-Jouet ...
  A: Champagne of this quality from such a good vintage as '88 should be a memorable experience if the ...
Jerez Brandy12/26/2009
  Q: I live in Sussex and my father-in-law has a rather old unopened bottle of Spanish brandy. Its an ...
  A: I'm sorry but there isn't a great demand for Spanish brandies so it's difficult for me to suggest a ...
okay to drink 1986 Chevalier Lascombes12/26/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Alexis Lichine 1986 Chavalier Lascombes Bordeaux. Appellation Bordeaux Controlee ...
  A: I think it would be fine to open this if you want but it may not be as exciting as you might hope as ...
valuation12/26/2009
  Q: I have one unopened case of 1988 Pavie, St Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe and I was wondering how ...
  A: I'd expect J Straker Chadwick's or Bid for Wine, for example, to suggest catalogue valuations around ...
whether champagne is still good12/25/2009
  Q: I have what I think may be a very old bottle of champagne. My question is, can it go "bad," as in ...
  A: Wine never become 'unsafe' but very old ones can become unpleasant to drink - which is a very ...
Edition Pieroth Sekt Extra Dry12/25/2009
  Q: I received this bottle of wine from a client of mine however I know nothing about it as I usually ...
  A: Sekt is a German sparkling wine with a light flavour and intended to be served chilled as an ...
Vintage Port 194512/24/2009
  Q: We was given a Vintage Port 1945 (Alto Douro)Port wine Growers. S V Borges & Irmao, S.A.R.L-Oporto. ...
  A: I think this deserves professional appraisal as: a) !945 was a stellar vintage that is much sought ...
1970 vintage port value and how to sell12/24/2009
  Q: I have 8 bottles of 1970 Vintage Royal Oporto Quinta das Carvalhas Port in their original box and am ...
  A: I think this would probably be catalogued at around £25/36 at auction as single quinta Ports don't ...
Wine storage12/24/2009
  Q: I currently store my wine in a wine fridge (made by Climacave) which is in my garage. During the ...
  A: Those temperature readings are getting a bit worrying as the wine may be approaching the temperature ...
1969 Barolo12/23/2009
  Q: I recently inherited a 1969 Barolo. The label specifically reads as Barolo Abbazia Dell'Annunziata ...
  A: This is getting a bit old, even for such a long-lived wine as Barolo but it should still make a fine ...
Champagne12/22/2009
  Q: I am from Lincolnshire, England, and I have an unopened bottle of Krug 'Champagne Private Cuvee' ...
  A: Champagne of this age is extremely difficult to value unseen as so much depends on the bottle ...
Valuation of Port and Sherry12/22/2009
  Q: My late father was a Lobby Correspondent in the House of Commons and had several interesting bottles ...
  A: You have chalk and cheese here: the Osborne Sherry is an ordinary commercial Amontillado that has no ...
Vintage Port12/21/2009
  Q: one from 1983 and one from 1974, we were trying to find out what they may be worth now, if they will ...
  A: These aren't Vintage Ports but aged Tawnies from a single vintage (1983 and 1974) that were bottled ...
royal oporto vintage 195812/21/2009
  Q: labelis in English other in Portuguese heading ROYAL APORT BOTTOM OF LABEL REAL Cia VELHA, AS I ...
  A: I don't think you'll find this easy to replace as 1958 wasn't a great vintage so most bottles will ...
port12/21/2009
  Q: i was given a bottle of port from an elderly relative,but all details on the bottle are in ...
  A: You don't say what you want to know about this so I can only guess - and hope these notes are ...
whats this worth12/21/2009
  Q: I have a old bottle of 1962 vintage CHIANTI CETTI in a 1 gallon tall dark green glass container. It ...
  A: Fancy bottles, like your tall gallon, are sold as tourist souvenirs so the makers usually fill them ...
Port12/20/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Dalvo House Reserve, 1944 Port, Vinho do Porto, C.DA Silva, Oporto. What sort of ...
  A: This is a tawny made from the 1944 vintage and aged for at least seven years in wood before bottling ...
My dad's wine12/20/2009
  Q: my 87 y/o father recently passed away. Over the years he was a huge fan of wine. He saved many ...
  A: 'Old' may or may not mean the same thing as 'valuable' so I think you should start by listing some ...
1976 Rothschild Medoc12/20/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1976 Medoc that has been stored well over the years. ...
  A: I'm afraid your assessment of this is spot-on. This is a merchant blend of wines originating ...
Port12/19/2009
  Q: I bought, in Portugal, a bottle of Dalvo Porto (10 years old-bottled in 1994) and I want to serve it ...
  A: Dalva is only less than great in relative terms and in relation to their Vintage Ports. They have an ...
is 10 year old wine safe to drink12/19/2009
  Q: I have just been given 10 bottles of wine ranging from 1998 - 2001. Will they still be safe to ...
  A: There's no problem here in safety terms but these all need drinking soon as they weren't intended ...
1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild12/19/2009
  Q: Me and my father were cleaning out my grandmothers estate and we found this bottle in the cellar. ...
  A: This deserves to be valued professionally by Wine Commune as a potential entry into their on-line ...
About "Cuvee Cruse" Wine12/18/2009
  Q: Season's Greetings! I live in India and have a wine bottle with the following label: Cuvee Cruse, ...
  A: Your bottle is a low-value wine intended for drinking within a year or so of bottling and produced ...
1970 german wine12/18/2009
  Q: Let me start by saying you must bare with me because i no nothing about wine.Thank you.I have a 1970 ...
  A: I'm afraid you would find it very difficult to sell any German wine that's this old so I can't see ...
sherry/cognoc12/17/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of cognac the label says : 45 grands prix, cognac napoleon, "aigle rouge" ...
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any value in the sherry but the Cognac could be a different matter ...
T.Hine Cognac12/16/2009
  Q: Please can you tell me the value of this: It's labled 'ANTIQUE' Vieille fine Champagne De T. Hine & ...
  A: Assuming your bottling looks like this one: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1737.aspx that page ...
198512/15/2009
  Q: 2nd photo I have recently purchased 2 bottles of Warre’s port 1985 from 2 different online ...
  A: I'm pretty sure these are both genuine, but that the one on the right of this picture was originally ...
wine value12/14/2009
  Q: I am located in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. I was wondering the value of two ...
  A: I'm afraid 1974 wasn't a good vintage in Bordeaux and both these are now very old indeed now. I ...
pieroth graf istvan12/14/2009
  Q: hi where can i buy this wine a merlot/cabernet savighon
  A: Pieroth wines are only available from this party-plan company's sales agents who will be happy to ...
Henriot Reims Value12/14/2009
  Q: Question I have a bottle of 1973 Brut Reserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Henriot Reims Champagne ...
  A: I'm afraid it is difficult to estimate a value for this as it is now VERY old and has long-gone from ...
Which wines can be kept for a few years12/13/2009
  Q: I have found some wines whilst clearing my parent's house. Are they still drinkable please. Hardys ...
  A: I'm afraid all of these are commercial wines blended to suit relatively low price points and ...
popped wine corks12/13/2009
  Q: I've been a wine collector for the last fifteen years and I recently had to build a wine cellar in ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your problems. I'm afraid I can offer no reassurance about these wines, nor ...
charles heidsieck12/12/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of charles heidsieck champagne brut 1981 serial no 181. should i sell it on or keep ...
  A: I think you'll probably find it difficult to sell a single bottle of this in Ireland so I'd drink it ...
Offey Port12/11/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Offley Port LBV 1992 Bottled 1996 Traditional Produce of Portugual. I had ...
  A: I'm glad my first answer was helpful. I'm afraid the Malvedos may be in decline by now as '60 was a ...
champagne12/10/2009
  Q: My great aunt has given me a bottle of 1959 champagne. Royal Charter Wachter & Co. Maison Fondee en ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't know of any Champagne house that uses Royal Charter as a brand name, nor of a ...
Martell VSOP Medaillon12/10/2009
  Q: I'm glad that I found you for my long unsolved problem which i couldn't get any answers from Goolge. ...
  A: I'm sorry but it's not my lack of specialism in Cognacs that will disappoint you but my total ...
champagne12/9/2009
  Q: i have 2 bottles of moet and chandon 1993 do they have any value
  A: I think these might fetch around £25/35 each at auction if they are pristine in terms of colour, ...
Price evaluation -12/9/2009
  Q: I have a fair few bottles of wine/champagne I'd like to know if you could help evaluate the price - ...
  A: These are difficult to value accurately as none is still available from UK merchants as far as I can ...
champagne12/9/2009
  Q: I have just inherited a 1934 bottle of Moet and Chandon champagne and a bottle of GRANDE CHAMPAGNE ...
  A: I'm afraid there is little chance of finding a buyer for a single bottle of any Champagne of this ...
1943 Cordon Rouge12/9/2009
  Q: I recently inherited a bottle of 1943 G. H. Mumm and Co. - Reims Cordon Rouge Champagne Brut. The ...
  A: I'm afraid it's difficult to see any significant value in a single bottle of any Champagne of this ...
Red Wine12/8/2009
  Q: My Dad is a big fan of red wine, his favourite being Blossom Hill's California Red. I would like to ...
  A: I wouldn't recommend buying on-line in this instance as many such suppliers only sell by the case ...
value of a bottle of port12/7/2009
  Q: My father-in-law has a bottle of port he received as a gift and wonders if it would be worth saving, ...
  A: Krohn is better-known for its aged tawnies than for Vintage or LBVs, which rather limits demand for ...
J&B / Berry Bro own brand wine12/5/2009
  Q: I am looking to order some wine and champagne for Christmas. The Justerini & Brooks Margaux and ...
  A: Both of these London merchants are very old-established and enjoy fine reputations so you'll be in ...
Mouton Cadet12/4/2009
  Q: I have 2 mouton cadet wine bottles in a wooden case. One is a white Bordeaux 2002, one is a red ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think you could give these to anyone with any confidence that they would enjoy ...
1966 Pol Roger Extra Cuvee De Reserve12/4/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1966 Pol Roger Extra Cuvee De Reserve and was wondering what it would be worth, ...
  A: This is very difficult to value as there are no similar bottles currently on offer that would give ...
What to do with old wine????12/3/2009
  Q: ..!!! My granny was having a clean out for Xmas etc and came accross 4 old bottles of wine champagne ...
  A: If you'll pardon the old joke: "if you want to sell wine privately, I wouldn't try to do it in ...
Vintage Port12/3/2009
  Q: I have 2 bottles of DOW 1963 and 1 bottle of Smith Woodhouse %26 Co 1970 and would like to sell ...
  A: You shouldn't have any difficulty selling these via J Straker Chadwick's or Bid for Wine ...
Offey Port12/3/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Offley Port LBV 1992 Bottled 1996 Traditional Produce of Portugual. I had ...
  A: I don't think you've anything to worry about as this should be nicely mature now. I can't suggest a ...
1973 bottle of cuvee dom perignon12/2/2009
  Q: i bought a bottle of 1973 cuvee dom perignon champagne still in its green box. everything is intact. ...
  A: I'm sure many collectors of DP would be interested in buying this from you but unfortunately it ...
wine valuation12/1/2009
  Q: A family member inherited her late fathers bottle of 1995 Beyerskloof Pinotage 5litre 1995 Rugby ...
  A: I don't think you'd find many wine enthusiasts who wanted to buy this as Pinotage isn't a grape ...
Rust en Vrede Shiraz 199612/1/2009
  Q: I have received a bottle of Rust en Vrede shiraz 1996. It is an estate wine from Stellenbosch, South ...
  A: I'm sorry you plan to sell this present but I'm afraid it may not be easy to do that with a single ...
Wine value11/30/2009
  Q: We were given a bottle of wine, the label read's Grand Vin de Leoville. appellation Saint-Julien ...
  A: This was a very generous gift, assuming that the full name is 'Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de ...
1987 OFFLEY BOA VISTA PORT11/30/2009
  Q: I purchased a case of 1987 Offley boa vista port years ago just found the last 4 bottles in my wine ...
  A: I'm not aware of any of this still being available, apart from in Sweden - where it's listed at ...
value11/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Grand Vin de Chateau Latour 1940. Can you please give me an approximate value
  A: I never try to be precise when suggesting values of wines this old as so much depends on the ...
sell champagne11/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne vintage Krug 1985 Reims. Could you please give me a price and where i ...
  A: I think you could hope for £150/200 for this at auction, less commission, if the bottle is prisine ...
what are they worth11/27/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perignon 1970, a bottle of Krug 1973 and a bottle of Louis Roderer Cristal ...
  A: It's good that you're keeping these in a dark place; I hope it's cool too! These could all be very ...
1937 Shepherds Port11/27/2009
  Q: I found the posting from a few years ago from Ron v/d Noll regarding a bottle of Shepherds Port vin ...
  A: I'm sorry but I was never able to find more information about this. Your bottle might be worth ...
1983 Chianti11/27/2009
  Q: The bottle I have is 750 ml, and has twine wrapped around the bottom half. It is Mirafiore and ...
  A: You don't say what you want to know about this so I assume you are interested in the drinkability or ...
Wine valuation11/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1928 Chateau Mouton Rothschild produced and bottled by Louis Eschenauer in Bordeaux, ...
  A: I'm sorry but I'm not prepared to suggest a valuation figure for any wine as old as this as so much ...
Chateau Beaulieu Lalande Pomerol11/26/2009
  Q: I have recently bought some 'Chateau Beaulieu, Lalande-de-Pomerol', 2007, with the intention of ...
  A: I wouldn't go so far as to say these will be undrinkable but I think your friend is right to say ...
Champagne Geismann11/26/2009
  Q: As I saw you already answered a question on Champagne Geismann I thought you may help me. May I ask ...
  A: I'm sorry but I can't add anything to my previous answer when I noted that Geismann is now part of ...
renseignement sur cognac A. de LUze et Fils11/25/2009
  Q: Bonjour, je souhaiterai savoir l'année et une estimation sur le prix de vente d'une bouteille de ...
  A: Bonjour Christian, Please forgive me if I reply to your courteous question in English but I ...
Tawny Port value11/25/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Merito Tawny Port that has never been open. It was passed down from my ...
  A: This is an intriguing question that needs an expert in the history of Sherry and/or the Spanish wine ...
Where to get it?11/25/2009
  Q: My name is Steven. Yesterday I have a customer ask me where can she get this wine name Rotwein ...
  A: I don't think any Spatburbunders are available from any merchants in Malasia but these may be able ...
1994 Kopke Colheita Port11/24/2009
  Q: Mr. Ling, I am a proud owner of a 1994 Kopke Colheita Port. I'm wondering the best way to store my ...
  A: You don't say if this is from the excellent '94 vintage or if that is the bottling date so I'll ...
Taylor Fladgate 192511/23/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1925 Taylor Fladgate Vargellas sealed full with the labeb intact. How can I find ...
  A: This is very difficult to value from afar as so much depends on the condition - although I ...
Vintage Port11/23/2009
  Q: I have 12 bottles of Grahams 1977 Vintage Port bottled in 1979 please could you give me a price for ...
  A: I think J Straker Chadwick's (http://www.strakerchadwick.co.uk/) would probably suggest a catalogue ...
Case of red Bordeaux wine to sell11/23/2009
  Q: A family member has a case of Villeneuve Chateau Cantemerle - Haut Medoc - 1967 they would like to ...
  A: Hi Rachel, Cantemerle is a good Fifth Growth that has improved its reputation since the '80s but it ...
Two Bottle Gift Box11/22/2009
  Q: I Have a wood gift box set of two bottles of wine. The box states that it was imported by Palace ...
  A: This gift box contains blended commercial wines bottled by a large Bordeaux merchant and intended ...
Calvet St. Julien - 196711/21/2009
  Q: Upon my graduation from college, a friend gifted me with a 1967 Calvet St. Julien with expectation ...
  A: I'm sorry but I think you are right to think there is no possibility of this negotiant (merchant) ...
value of a bottle of wine11/21/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Maillard Bordeaux 1977. The printing at the top of the bottle is as ...
  A: This is a minor property in Graves that produces both red and white wines so I can't give you any ...
Wines from the 1980s11/21/2009
  Q: Greetings, I came across several bottles of reds from France. I would like to know what they are ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to research prices for these wines as they are all much too old to ...
Looking to sell 2 bottles of port11/21/2009
  Q: I have 2 bottles of port I'm looking to sell and need some advice. The first one is Taylors 10 years ...
  A: The replacement cost of these would be around £15/20 for the 10-YO and £25/30 for the 20-YO (plus ...
Value of RED SPARK11/20/2009
  Q: I have a bottle (see image) of RED SPARK Burgundy Bottled August 1925 though top says 1923. It also ...
  A: This is an extraordinarily rare bottle - to say the least - but that's not to say it has any value ...
Petrus11/20/2009
  Q: I have a cellar with over 300 good wines, if not very good. Nine (9) of these bottles are Petrus: ...
  A: This is a lovely and very valuable list but not an easy one to value for sale in Canada as you would ...
Chateau la Tour 197311/19/2009
  Q: Mr. Ling, I recently received a gift of 1973 "Grand Vin Chateau La Tour Medoc St. Bonnet Cru ...
  A: I always hate questions about presents when 'looking gift horses in the mouth' comes to mind as a UK ...
Dow's 1977 Silver Jubilee Vintage Port11/19/2009
  Q: Dow's 1977 Silver Jubilee Vintage Port - I see that Justerini's are lsisting it at about £45 a ...
  A: I'm a Dow fan so this offer looks attractive if you were to buy the case they offer and leave it in ...
Camus cognac “la grande marque” celebration11/19/2009
  Q: Im wondering if you could possibly help me. Ive inherited the attached bottle from my late ...
  A: The only listing of Camus Celebration I can find is this miniature at The Whisky Exchange: ...
Info. about moet & chandon11/18/2009
  Q: I have a magnum moet & chandon champagne bottle; which is over 20 years old. How do you tell how old ...
  A: I'm afraid it isn't possible to date non-vintage Champagne without access to the private bottle ...
port and madeira11/17/2009
  Q: i have the following old port and madeira and would like to know if they are collectable or ...
  A: I think you should dismiss the St-Emilion as it is now far too old and is from a poor vintage - but ...
1811 bisqiut dubouche cognac11/17/2009
  Q: i have a bottle 1811 bisquit dubouche in perf. cond.what is it worth. looking for a buyer. pic aval
  A: I'm sorry but are you sure this is a vintage Cognac from 1811 - which would be worth several ...
Value of wine11/17/2009
  Q: I found a bottle of BURATI VALPOLICELLA Classico Italian Red WIne-Vintage 1977 - A MONSIEUR HENRI ...
  A: I'm afraid Valpolicella is intended for drinking young, even when it comes from one of the top ...
1882 verhelho madeira11/16/2009
  Q: I have 6 bottles in excellent condition with all seals fully intact, i cant find any info on this ...
  A: I think you could hope for at least £300 per for these after commission but I you should seek a ...
1966 dry monopole reserved for england gold top11/13/2009
  Q: could you please tell me if there is any value to this thanks dawn
  A: Heidsieck Dry Monopole is a reputable Champagne but it's not a brand that commands the highest ...
Greek wine/brandy11/13/2009
  Q: Ive found a bottle in the back of my closet with Metaxa ALITE SUPERIEUR labeled on top. It also has ...
  A: This is sweetened brandy but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell so it has no value in those ...
updated question: 1995 Chateau Roc de Minvielle11/13/2009
  Q: My originalI have a 1995 Chateau Roc de Minvielle Bordeaux and was wondering if it is still ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now too old to be easy to sell as whites from this district are made for drinking ...
BORDEAUX WINE11/11/2009
  Q: I have an old bottle of Bordeaux wine I believe could be from world war 1. It is in a very dark ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think there's any possibility of any non-vintage 'Bordeaux Superieur' of such ...
gaston briand cognanc11/9/2009
  Q: here in the states its almost impossible to find gaston Briand cognac especially the paridise. Once ...
  A: I can't confirm or deny the difference you mention but I assume Maison Briand in Étangeville, 16710 ...
gaston briand cognanc11/9/2009
  Q: here in the states its almost impossible to find gaston Briand cognac especially the paridise. Once ...
  A: You probably know more than me about availability of fine Cognacs in the US but these may help for ...
1961 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild11/8/2009
  Q: A distant relative and well known wine enthusiast died recently his family gave away bottles from ...
  A: This is a famous wine that deserves professional appraisal regarding its condition. I.E. level, ...
Port, Don Pablo 198211/8/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Don Pablo late bottled vintage 1982 port, produced and bottled by C. Da Silva ...
  A: As LBVs have already had 4 years of ageing in wood before bottling, this may now be past its peak ...
Pieroth South African 2009 Cab. Sav.11/7/2009
  Q: I had the pleasure of receiving a bottle and would like to find out where I could purchase more of ...
  A: I'm glad you enjoyed this but I'm afraid you'll only be able to buy more - by the case, or possibly ...
wine valuation11/7/2009
  Q: My family and I have recently purchased a new (old!) house and in the cellar are some interesting ...
  A: I'm sorry but these are all now too old to have retained any value they may have had - and none was ...
Cognac Marcel Maurin11/6/2009
  Q: Distributed by Geeting and Fromm, Chicago, IL and imported by Great Lakes Wine Co, Chicago, IL. ...
  A: You could ask Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) if they'd be willing to appraise this as a ...
Cognac Marcel Maurin11/6/2009
  Q: Distributed by Geeting and Fromm, Chicago, IL and imported by Great Lakes Wine Co, Chicago, IL. ...
  A: Cognacs last virtually for ever - or at least for as long as the stopper remains sound and prevents ...
Bolla Valpolicella 198611/4/2009
  Q: We found this bottle in our house, and was just curious about the history and value.
  A: The description of Valpolicella at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valpolicella may help. I can add ...
1985 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial11/3/2009
  Q: Good Morning David I hope you are well. I have a bottle of 1985 Vintage Moet %26 Chandon Brut ...
  A: I'm afraid this is too old now to be easy to value as it has long-gone from merchants' shelves so I ...
1975 Offley colheito port11/1/2009
  Q: I have a few bottles of Offley Port Baron de Forrester "1975" colheito. Black Label. I received ...
  A: Offley have a better reputation for their Colheitas, or aged Tawnies from a single vintage, than for ...
Martell Cordon Bleu Brandy10/31/2009
  Q: I have a numbered (168253) "Limited Reserve" bottle of this brandy which was purchased in France by ...
  A: This is Martell's flagship brand, currently retailing in the UK at around the £80 mark, but I don't ...
Torres Coronas10/31/2009
  Q: In 1989, I was given a bottle of Torres Coronas 1985 as a wedding gift. "Produced & bottled by ...
  A: This is a reliable low-budget wine intended for drinking on release or within a few years of it so ...
1966 Phillip De Rothchild10/31/2009
  Q: We are trying to find out information about a bottle of Champagne. The Champagne in question is a ...
  A: I think you are right to think this is probably not good after so long and I don't think your friend ...
Gaja Wine10/30/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1995 is this still drinkable ?
  A: You've nothing to worry about here as this super-star Barbaresco is probably just at its peak now ...
Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 196210/29/2009
  Q: I just found a bottle of Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 1962 in my home. There is a little fading ...
  A: It wouldn't be lawful for you to sell this privately so you have no realistic alternative to Wine ...
Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 196210/29/2009
  Q: I just found a bottle of Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 1962 in my home. There is a little fading ...
  A: You just added $500, or thereabouts, to my value estimate! I hope Wine Commune will confirm that ...
Niepoort 1938 Port10/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Niepoort 1938 port, bottled 1943, decanted 1977, bottled and shipped by Niepoort ...
  A: This is a very unusual Port as Niepoort are unique, I think, in producing 'Garrafeira' Ports - in ...
Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 196210/29/2009
  Q: I just found a bottle of Moet et Chandon champagne vintage 1962 in my home. There is a little fading ...
  A: I don't think you'd find it easy to sell a single bottle of Champagne of this age in the US that you ...
Vintage 1939 Dussaillant10/29/2009
  Q: but was given a bottle of vintage 1939 Dussaillant, the bottle says, chilean Haut Sauternes A light ...
  A: nor of selling it I'm afraid. But the maker was one of the pioneers of the Chilean wine industy and ...
1997 and 1998 are these wines still good?10/28/2009
  Q: I recently found a few bottles of wine that belonged to my late father-in-law. I am not a wine ...
  A: I'm afraid these are now old for what they are so I would expect both to be well past their best ...
wine decantors10/27/2009
  Q: I got these 3 bottles of wine from my parents. The horse head is dated 1969 and the others would be ...
  A: These are all tourist souvenirs that have no value to wine collectors, both because of their age and ...
wine from 196910/27/2009
  Q: as a prior reader asked, i would like to purchase a bottle of wine for a friend of mine ( a brit who ...
  A: As you'll know from that previous answer, 1969 is a year to avoid in France - unless you have a ...
taylors 1927 vintage port10/26/2009
  Q: a friend of mine has recently found a bottle of vintage port in his loft.it belonged to his grandad ...
  A: I'm afraid discoveries like this make me want to weep. A properly-stored bottle of Taylor '27 would ...
Warre's Vintage Port 198510/26/2009
  Q: I have just found a couple of bottles of Warre's port that I bought from my college wine cellar a ...
  A: I think you chose wisely as this is has developed to be one of the best '85s. With only two, I ...
cognac grande champagne j calvet & co 184810/25/2009
  Q: I have inherited a bottle of Cognac Grande Champagne J Calvet & co. 1848. Might it still be good ...
  A: This Cognac comes from a famous Bordeaux family negotiant (merchant) and should still be lovely as ...
champagne10/24/2009
  Q: my dad has a bottle of dry imperial moat chandon champagne is there a value on it.
  A: I can't suggest a potential value for this without knowing how long your Dad has had this or how ...
Sandeman 6610/24/2009
  Q: I saw you answered a question last year about selling Sandeman 66 vintage port, so wondered whether ...
  A: That bottle looks fine to me as the minor staining I can see wouldn't be considered significant. I ...
value of a St.-Emilion wine10/22/2009
  Q: We have a bottle of Cordier chateau clos des jacobins grand cru classe 1973 magnum size and was ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for any '73 so I can't see significant value as it would be ...
1983 gift set of Perrier Jouet10/21/2009
  Q: Would you be able to tell me what we would be able to sell this gift set for? This is in its ...
  A: I'm sorry but no merchant in the US is currently offering anything similar as far as I can see so I ...
valueation10/21/2009
  Q: I have inherited two (full) bottles of Martell (cordon ) Boxed in a wooden casket. The bottle label ...
  A: There is some interest in very old Cognacs but this is a specialist field so I'd rather not comment ...
Port10/21/2009
  Q: I was given a bottle of Borges Porto QUINTA DO JUNCO 1977 Bottled 1987 Matured in wood Sociedade dos ...
  A: I'm afraid Borges isn't in the top rank of Port producers so this is probably past its best and ...
1959 Chateau Gontier Bordeaux10/21/2009
  Q: my husband was given a bottle of Château Gontier 1eres Cotes de Blaye Bordeaux Superieure Vintage ...
  A: This is a very minor property so my first though was that there is no possibility of this VERY old ...
Martell cordon bleu10/20/2009
  Q: found a sealed bottle of J&F Martell Cordon Bleu CONTENTS 1/6TH.GAL.26.2/3FL.OZS boxed, bought in ...
  A: Cognacs age virtually indefinitely - at least if the seal remains sound and prevents evaporation - ...
port and sauternes10/19/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of croft port. label says 1963 vintage port, produce of portugal, croft and co. ...
  A: I'm sorry they aren't to your taste. I'd expect the Croft to make £75/85 at auction but the Climens ...
Old J Gilbey's Fine Old Tawny Port10/18/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of port and was wondering if you could put a value on it for me. The label is ...
  A: I'm afraid there's little possibility of you being able to sell this so I can't see any value ...
monnet cognac10/17/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of old cognac. The seal is old and faded and I cannot read the numbers on it. It is ...
  A: Monnet have their web site at http://monnet-cognac.com/ I'm afraid old Cognacs are difficult to ...
Chateau Giscours Margaux 1976 Grand Cru10/15/2009
  Q: How & where do I find out about the above wine, or is it not worth the effort?
  A: There's comprehensive profile of Giscours at http://www.thewinedoctor.com/bordeaux/giscours.shtml ...
Champagne valuation10/13/2009
  Q: i have a Pol Roger limited edition Jeroboam 1988 bottle of champagne in a black coffin type wooden ...
  A: I can only be 'rough' as so much depends on the condition of the bottle in terms of colour, level, ...
1937 champagne10/13/2009
  Q: I have a bottle from my grandparents of 1937 Celliers & Fils Champagne brut and would like to know ...
  A: This was a famous vintage in Champagne so for that reason alone there is just a slight possibility ...
value of wine collection10/12/2009
  Q: I have the following wine collection, it has been properly stored since I purchased them in 1968, I ...
  A: Assuming that they are both pristine in terms of level, label and capsule, I think you could expect ...
Bardi Chianti 196410/12/2009
  Q: I came across this bottle while cleaning out the den of mother-in-laws house we just moved in. It's ...
  A: I'm sorry but there would be little possibility of any Chianti of this age still being drinkable as ...
Porto 1957 Portwine10/12/2009
  Q: I would appreciate any information you could provide me concerning a bottle of portwine I have. The ...
  A: This is a Colheita Port, I.E. a Tawny made from the 1937 vintage that has been aged in wood for ...
Old Wines etc10/11/2009
  Q: I have the following looking to see possiblites of values- 1945 Chateau Lafite (mis en bouteilles au ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't see much value in the Creme de Cacao, sorry, as I don't think you'd find it easy ...
valuation10/11/2009
  Q: I have inherited a 1964 bottle of Gran Condal (reserva de añada especial) from my parents. It was ...
  A: I'm afraid a single bottle of Rioja this old wouldn't attract high bidding at auction so I don't ...
Wedding Celebration Port10/11/2009
  Q: I recently won a bottle of Tawny Port made by Miranda wines in Australia.Selected to celebrate the ...
  A: As Miranda's top 'Port', their Fireside, retails at around the AU$10 mark I'd say your bottle is ...
Wine Values10/10/2009
  Q: I received a gift of 4 bottles of wine and I would like to know the approximate value. I live in ...
  A: The star of this group by a distance is the La Mission at around $450/500 but I'm afraid I can't see ...
wine values.10/9/2009
  Q: Mr Ling, My wife and I just acquired a bottle of Barton %26 Guestier's 1994 Chardonnay Vin De Pays ...
  A: I'm sorry but the Vins De Pays D'oc are now very old for French country wines and would be difficult ...
Value of 1969 Vintage Dom Perignon Champagne10/9/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1969 Dom Perignon and wondered what it might be worth. The bronze, shield-shaped ...
  A: I'd expect this to be catalogued at around £600/650 at auction if it is pristine in terms of colour, ...
value of chianti wine10/8/2009
  Q: could you please tell me if a bottle of Chianti red wine vendemmia 1978 has any value. It is in a ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for a Chianti, which is intended for drinking within about five ...
value of wine10/7/2009
  Q: We have a 3L bottle of 1978 Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux from our wedding. It has been stored on its side ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for a commercial negotiant (merchant) blend so the chances of it ...
1982 Chevalier de Baynard10/5/2009
  Q: We found three bottles of this wine in my fathers closet. Can you please tell me what they are ...
  A: Chevalier de Bayard is a brand of commercial wine offered by the Pieroth party-plan sales company ...
Bottle of red wine - Is it drinkable & is it worth anything?10/5/2009
  Q: I'm located near Leeds, West Yorkshire. I have recently acquired a bottle of 'aged' red wine. The ...
  A: I'm afraid '65 wasn't a very good vintage in Bordeaux, your bottle came from a minor property ...
How to sell a rather big bottle of champagne10/4/2009
  Q: I have a 9L bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial that I'd like to sell. Would you advise how to go ...
  A: Your giant bottle - a Salmanazar in Champagne speak - might sell for around $1000/1200 on Wine ...
reply to your last to Lee10/3/2009
  Q: The bottle it self above the label has in while letters as if done with a stencil: PORTO 1957 Then ...
  A: Many Colheitas nowadays do quote both dates but it doesn't worry me that yours doesn't as all have a ...
vintage port10/3/2009
  Q: i have two cases of dellaforce 1970 vintage port,how much would i expect to get and who would be ...
  A: This excellent Port retails at around the £45 mark per, plus VAT, so it should sell easily for ...
Wine10/2/2009
  Q: Recently found a bottle of red in a wardrobe at mothers which has apparently been there for many ...
  A: I don't think there's any possibility that this will still be drinkable. It comes from a good ...
Champagne & Port valuation10/1/2009
  Q: Good Afternoon.I am located in Warwickshire. I have a boxed bottle of 20 year old Taylors Tawny Port ...
  A: The the current bottling of Taylor 20YO retails for around £25 per 750 so I'd say your litre might ...
marsala wine9/30/2009
  Q: i recently bought a bottle of marsala wine for cooking. How long will it keep for both drinking & ...
  A: As Marsala is fortified, the spirit content will help it to last much longer than a table wine - ...
valuation cognac9/29/2009
  Q: My grandfather recently passed away. As we were clearing out the basement, I found a properly ...
  A: As the Elizabeth II reference was the only clue to the age, my suggestion of a circa-1953 date can't ...
1957 port9/29/2009
  Q: I received a bottle of 1957 Porto Barros Colheita port as a gift many years ago. I was hoping that ...
  A: Barros is well-regarded for Colheitas, that is aged Tawny Ports from a single vintage, and has a ...
Vintage port value9/29/2009
  Q: Twenty one years ago my son was born and a relative gave him a case of Vintage port to open on his ...
  A: I'm not an expert on the legal position regarding the resale of wines in Canada so you might like to ...
Vintage Bollinger Champagne9/29/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of vintage bollinger Champagne,one is 1966 the other 1973.The foil on the 66 ...
  A: I'm afraid both of these look rather too tatty for me to be able to value them with any confidence. ...
valuation cognac9/29/2009
  Q: My grandfather recently passed away. As we were clearing out the basement, I found a properly ...
  A: As Elizabeth II became queen on the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952 your bottle ...
Chateau Batailley 19759/28/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1975 Chateau Batailley Grand Cru Classe 1975. Could you tell me its approximate ...
  A: This is difficult to value as it is no longer offered by any UK merchant I can find but I think a ...
port valuation9/28/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Martinez vintage port 1955 (bottled 1957)shipped and bottled by Hunter & Oliver ...
  A: This is a famous vintage but I'm afraid Martinez wasn't one of the stars. Nevertheless I'd expect ...
bollinger champagne9/28/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of bollinger champagne dating back to at least 1976 with a no.L531901 on the neck of ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for a non-vintage Champagne, even for one of this quality. You ...
Royal Oporto Wine Co.9/28/2009
  Q: I have a bottle labeled "Colheita De 1944" by the Royal Oporto Wine Co. The label states "matured ...
  A: This is available in NY and CA at prices ranging from $160 to $210, plus shipping, so I'd expect ...
Wines found9/27/2009
  Q: While looking through my Nans collection of wines I have found two bottles that look interesting. ...
  A: This is a difficult one because I think the value to collectors of WWll and horse-racing memorabilia ...
Hoopers Rare Port9/26/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Hoopers Rare Port that was given to me by a relative. It is wrapped in a wicker ...
  A: Hoopers is now part of the Royal Oporto group and isn't a top name nowadays so I wouldn't expect ...
Mouton Cadet9/22/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1971 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Ci #25065. The label reads Gouach inedite de ...
  A: Please check this bottle because I don't think this Q is about Mouton Cadet at all as you have ...
19889/22/2009
  Q: i have a 1988 vintage moet & chandon champagne in a Alphonse Mucha tin and was wondering if it is ...
  A: This was an outstanding vintage in Champagne so I'm sure this is worth something but I wouldn't want ...
2x bottes of vintage port9/20/2009
  Q: bottled in Oporto in 1972 by Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman & another Fortnum & Mason port,Quinta do ...
  A: Your superb Taylor could be replaced for about £75/80 - plus VAT and delivery - which infers an ...
VP Sherry (bottles)9/19/2009
  Q: We are clearing out our loft and have found a couple of old VP sherry bottles (no contents!), ...
  A: I can't think of any way you could sell these so I suggest the best place to take them would be your ...
Chateau Crusquet Sabourin9/19/2009
  Q: On a visit to France, I was presented with a bottle of wine in January 2007. When it was given to me ...
  A: CRUSQUET-Sabourin is a fairly typical Cotes de Blayes - that is a somewhat rustic blend of Merlot ...
a few old bottles of wine that i have9/18/2009
  Q: was just wondering about a few old bottles of wine i have that my father bought back in the early to ...
  A: The Spanish wines would have been good examples of the good-quality Spanish table wines that many ...
Red Bordeaux9/18/2009
  Q: I have a magnum of Chateau Haut Marbuzet 1972 Henri du bosq is it still drinkable and if it is is it ...
  A: I'm sorry but '72 was a poor vintage and there's little possibility of this being pleasant to drink ...
Value of 3 Chateau Meyney9/15/2009
  Q: I live in Atlanta, Ga and need to know the value of Chateau Meyney 1989, 1990 and 1994
  A: You don't say if you're looking to buy, sell or insure, or how many, but you are probably looking at ...
follow up9/13/2009
  Q: David, thanks for your prompt reply, since sending you the email i did a little research and came ...
  A: I've answered this already; has your email system diverted my reply to your junk folder? Anyway, to ...
missing image9/13/2009
  Q: I recently acquired a small collection of spirits + 1 beer which i would like to sell, i would be so ...
  A: That bottle at Whisky Exchange looks very similar, I agree, so they might be willing to make an ...
please help9/13/2009
  Q: I recently acquired a small collection of spirits + 1 beer which i would like to sell, i would be so ...
  A: Only one photo can be uploaded per question so I've only seen your nos 006 and 009 that don't look ...
Colheita9/13/2009
  Q: Mr. Ling, WHile I was in Portugal this past winter I found a Colheita de 1944 (bottled in 1986). ...
  A: Colheitas are aged tawnies from a single vintage so this will be a softer, complex and fully-mature ...
keep or drink.. or too late already??9/12/2009
  Q: When i saw we have the same name..I thought I had to send you a mail... I've been doing an inventory ...
  A: I hope the additional comments below are useful: Chateau les Giraudels de Milon 2000, Saint-Emilion ...
bottle of wine no date.9/12/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of wine I've had some 20 or 30 years. Its label goes like this: Alexis Lichine. ...
  A: Rosé d'Anjou is unusual in that the main grape used is the Grolleau with some Cabernet Franc, ...
keep or drink.. or too late already??9/11/2009
  Q: When i saw we have the same name..I thought I had to send you a mail... I've been doing an inventory ...
  A: What a coincidence! I'd sell the Cheval Blanc for whatever it fetches as this is both old and from ...
Vintage 19699/11/2009
  Q: Now many sites offer wines 1979 and 1969 writing that they are the best gift for those who were born ...
  A: Champagne as we know it is a relatively recent invention so I think the 100+YO ones you have read ...
Constantino Brandy & Bisquit Duboche Cognac9/11/2009
  Q: I am in the USA. I recently bought a box of vintage alcohol & found a few interesting bottles in it ...
  A: Spirits aren't really my field but I very much doubt if shipping these to an auction house in Europe ...
Vintage 19699/10/2009
  Q: Now many sites offer wines 1979 and 1969 writing that they are the best gift for those who were born ...
  A: Please remember that anniversary wines are usually offered by gift companies - not wine merchants - ...
Martell Boxed Cognac9/10/2009
  Q: Our family have had this bottle in the presentation box for over 40 years. We were wondering if you ...
  A: I'm a bit concerned that the level seems somewhat reduced v. a fresh bottle so I'm afraid some of ...
Dom Perignon 1983 with Tiffany Flutes9/9/2009
  Q: please could you let me know the valuation of the above Moet Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon 1983 ...
  A: I'd expect an auction catalogue valuation of around £120/150 for this bottle, assuming it is ...
A bottle of wine for my baby girl9/8/2009
  Q: I will have a baby girl this Oct and one of the souvenir I can think of is a bottle of wine in the ...
  A: Sorry but you'll have to wait several years for any 2009 to become available at merchants and I ...
Value for bottle of wine9/8/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateauenuf de Pape, 1979 Domaine de la Roquette which I got as a present some ...
  A: I'm afraid this may be rather past its best after so long as '79 wasn't a great vintage and your ...
1906 Croizet Cognac9/6/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of one bottle of 1906 Croizet Bonaparte Cognac fine Champagne.It is ...
  A: Old Cognacs are difficult to value accurately as so much depends on the condition of the bottle but ...
NELLO GORI WINE RIFLE 19749/5/2009
  Q: I was just wondering if you have any idea about this bottle, its a Vintage 1974 Nello Gori rifle ...
  A: I'm sorry but fancy bottles of Chianti are produced in vast quantities to suit the tourist trade and ...
chateauneuf du pape magnum - still drinkable?9/5/2009
  Q: I've been given a magnum (150cl) of Perrin & Fils Chateauneuf du pape 1995. The label on the back ...
  A: I think you could probably open this with confidence as it comes from a fine producer, an excellent ...
Champagne value9/5/2009
  Q: I have in my possession a vintage 1929 G.H. Martel & Co. bottle of champagne Cartel Perle EPERNAY ...
  A: Single bottles of Champagne of this age are impossible to value, I'm afraid, as few people would ...
Champagne9/4/2009
  Q: David I have a bottle of G.H.MUMM 1937 Cordon Rouge - Champagne Brut. All of the champagne is gone - ...
  A: I'm afraid this would be worthless to a wine enthusiast but I suppose you might get a few dollars ...
Porto Donaldo 1965 port9/3/2009
  Q: We were recently given a bottle of Porto Donaldo 1965 port but we know nothing about port! The label ...
  A: This was a generous present and it should be very drinkable, Donaldo is a brand of Hutcheson ...
Codorniu9/3/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Codorniu Blanc De Blancs Vintage 1979. Is it safe to drink if it has not been ...
  A: This will still be safe to drink but I'd be very surprised if you will want to as it will probably ...
rare vintage kopke porto portugal9/1/2009
  Q: Do you have any info on this port, price, age, and how rare.
  A: This is a modern bottling (with a screw/Stelvin closure) of a standard Ruby Port and replaceable in ...
1985 Bordeaux9/1/2009
  Q: Good Morning, I live near Boston Massachusetts. Today, at an auction, I paid $10 US dollars for a ...
  A: This is from a large merchant/negotiant who had blended it from wines bought-in from the St-E ...
Port value8/30/2009
  Q: when i was christened in 1979 i had 4 bottles of dows 1977 silver jubilee vintage port brought for ...
  A: This is a lovely Port that's drinking well so I'm sorry you want to sell! I think you'll do best ...
jules mignon champagne8/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Jules Mignon champagne but it was labeled for Phillips & Drew insurers of London ...
  A: I'm afraid this low-cost non-vintage Champagne won't be easy to sell after so long but possibly you ...
MHW Selection8/27/2009
  Q: I was given a bottle of Monsieur Henri Selection red wine back in 1985. It has been stored in my ...
  A: I'm afraid this would be way past its best even if you had stored it properly - undisturbed in a ...
Information on specific wines8/25/2009
  Q: I have been given some bottles of wine, and I am unsure whether they are of good quality, or still ...
  A: I'm afraid all of these are now past their best and I don't think you'll find them easy to sell. ...
1934 Chateau Montrose - L. Charmolue8/24/2009
  Q: I inherited a bottle of 1934 Chateau Montrose L. Charmolue As best I can tell the bottle was stored ...
  A: This was one of the stars from a fine vintage so I'd ask Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) ...
Martell medaillon8/22/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Martell v.s.o.p Medaillon Liqueur cognac which is unopened and i believe must be ...
  A: I'm afraid it isn't possible to date blended Cognacs but this ...
Approx . value8/22/2009
  Q: I was given a beautiful velvet presentation case containing 2 bottles of "Wolf Blass" "Royal ...
  A: Like this: ...
Niersteiner Spatburgunder Rotwein 20088/21/2009
  Q: I was at a friends house and they had a German foreign exchange student staying with them. He ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't read the maker's name on your bottle so I can't promise that either of these ...
Luze & Fils 1966 Bordeaux8/19/2009
  Q: Recently during the cleaning of my father's apartment in a retirement community, I found a 1966 Luze ...
  A: 1966 was a very good vintage but only a very few of the very top wines have lasted this long. There ...
What is it worth?8/19/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Barons De Rothschild Lafite Bordeaux 1998 750ml. I have found many confusing ...
  A: I'm afraid this is a commercial wine that was blended by the same huge merchant/negotiant company ...
Champagne8/19/2009
  Q: I have 2 bottles of Dom Perignon both in presentation boxes. One from 1992 and the other from 1995. ...
  A: Assuming that these have been stored properly - lying down in a cool place, and that they are ...
Perrier Jouet fleur de champagne8/17/2009
  Q: I have been given 2 bottles of perrier jouet fleur de champagne, one is a 1982 and the other is a ...
  A: I'm always reluctant to suggest values for old Champagne as so much depends on condition in respect ...
Wine value.8/17/2009
  Q: langenlonsheimer sonnenborn, it is a Kabinett.Nahe and was produced and bottled in Germany. It is ...
  A: I'm afraid this isn't a valuable bottle and I don't think you'll find it easy to sell as wines from ...
hennessy cognac8/17/2009
  Q: Tough question. I was just looking at an approximate evaluation. I have a 750ml Hennessy Paradis ...
  A: Normal bottles of Paradis in Australia would cost AU$470.00/AU$732.09 - depending on where you were ...
Hennessy Cognac Special Bottling8/15/2009
  Q: I am in Dallas, TX; and have a bottle of Hennessy Cognac (new and unopened in the box) that was part ...
  A: I'm afraid special bottlings are difficult to value as collector interest is so variable. I suggest ...
1964 Special Reserve8/15/2009
  Q: I have been given a bottle of 1964 Special Reserve, Beaujolais Superieur Maison Groffier-Leger ...
  A: I hope this wasn't a gift from a friend? Beaujolais is intended for drinking within 5 years of the ...
Gauthier Champagne8/13/2009
  Q: We have found a bottle of Gauthier Champange whilst clearing our parents house. the label states ...
  A: I'm afraid there is little chance that a Champagne of this age will be easy to sell - especially in ...
Vintage Port8/13/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of vintage port and I'm looking to put a value on both of them. The first is a ...
  A: I'm afraid neither of these is in the top rank of Ports and both are now rather old for what they ...
Veuve Clicquot Champagne8/12/2009
  Q: I have a case of 12 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Champagne in perfect condition. These cases of ...
  A: I'm afraid I could only guess at a value for this collection in Ireland so I suggest you ask Adam's ...
wine value8/11/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Rioja Santiago 1957 , the word 'Yago" is printed on label, also Rioja Blanco Fine ...
  A: Sorry but your '57 Rioja is now very old indeed; and I'm no sure it would even be lawful to offer ...
Wine Valuation8/10/2009
  Q: I have a four bottle basket of Ruffino Wines.It says on the basket Ruffino Private Stock Gift ...
  A: Ruffino is a large company that produces a wide range of wines, usually in the $8/40 price bracket, ...
Cognac8/10/2009
  Q: I am looking for information on a very old bottle of cognac.Can you suggest someone. I live in ...
  A: You don't say what this Cognac is or what information you are seeking so I can only assume you are ...
Emerald riesling8/10/2009
  Q: Do you know if there is any San Martin Emerald Riesling available anywhere. I had some 30 years ago ...
  A: I'm sorry but there are no stockists in Tx so you'll have to buy on-line, which will mean shipping ...
Emerald riesling8/9/2009
  Q: Do you know if there is any San Martin Emerald Riesling available anywhere. I had some 30 years ago ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't know that maker but Emerald Rieslings should be widely available in the US as ...
Rioja Romeral red wine8/8/2009
  Q: I have just discovered a bottle of red wine in my mums cupboard and have no idea if it is of any ...
  A: I'm afraid you'd find it difficult to sell any bottle in the condition you describe so I can't see a ...
Is my wine drinkeable8/7/2009
  Q: I have 3 bottles of wine that I have had for some time. Can you please advise if they are drinkable ...
  A: The Beaujolais will probably be into decline by now as these wines are always at their best 2/5 ...
1985 Chateau De Rogues Bordeaux8/6/2009
  Q: .. I was recently given as a gift a case of 1985 Chateau de Rogues Grand Vin de Bordeaux Lussac- St ...
  A: I'm afraid I can find no reference to this property, nor to the winemaker, in any of my reference ...
bollinger 19738/6/2009
  Q: i have an unopened, boxed bottle of 1973 bollinger that was sold to celebrate the marriage of the ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old so I can't see why anyone would want to buy it - but it might be ...
Croizet Grand Reserve 19148/5/2009
  Q: "My Mother Died recently, and i remember my mothers friend in the late sixties worked at the Great ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't think why anyone would want to buy any wine of this age with such a provenance so ...
Champagne8/5/2009
  Q: Cant seem to find anyone who can help with this question so hoping you can do or if not do you know ...
  A: Ruinart is a very well-respected top house, although less well-known than the Champagne giants. ...
Chateau Laujac 19718/4/2009
  Q: Should a bottle of Chateau Laujac 1971 be drinkable? Christopher
  A: I'm afraid you probably won't want to drink this after so long - even if it has been stored ...
Cockburns 1983 Port8/3/2009
  Q: I have been given a case of 6 bottles of Cockburns 1983 Port. They were bought in 1987 to give to me ...
  A: I'd aim to drink these over the next 3-4 years and doubt if they would appreciate much so 'now' ...
Cockburns 1983 Port8/3/2009
  Q: I have been given a case of 6 bottles of Cockburns 1983 Port. They were bought in 1987 to give to me ...
  A: This is avaialble from Bibendum for £430.00+£64.50(VAT)=£494.50 per doz so a realistic auction ...
champagne8/2/2009
  Q: ling. I recently found a couple bottles of champagne and have never heard of it. I was wondering if ...
  A: Piper Heidsieck is a reputable Champagne house owned by Remy-Cointreau so this should be very ...
Prunier cognac8/2/2009
  Q: Whilst researching my Galleon of Punier I noticed a couple of years ago someone asked you about one ...
  A: I'm afraid special bottlings of Cognac are difficult to value as they are often sold through airport ...
wine value8/1/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Pieroth Burq Layen beiBingen 1975 Monchhofer Pfaffenberg Tramininer u.Bouvier ...
  A: This one's a bit difficult as I can't find a retail price for anything similar that I could quote so ...
German Wine8/1/2009
  Q: Ling, I have come across a bottle of wine labeled 1966er Moselblumchen imported by Joseph Gies ...
  A: This is a blended table wine intended for drinking with a few years of release and I'm afraid ...
Clos des Demoiselles8/1/2009
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Clos Des Demoiselles Listrac-Medoc 1988 which I had never heard of ...
  A: This isn't commonplace because it comes from a small property with limited production. I'd drink it ...
1982 Bardolino7/31/2009
  Q: David, Your expertise in helping to find a valuation of this 1982 bottle of Bardolino is truly ...
  A: Bardolino is a light table wine produced near Lake Garda using a blend of juice from the grapes ...
Valuation of Gift Box of Madeira Wine/Port7/30/2009
  Q: I have a wooden gift box of wine given to me about 20 years ago and would be interested to know the ...
  A: I'm very sorry but I don't think these would be easy to sell so it's hard to see a significant value ...
Aging a Cognac7/30/2009
  Q: After visiting my grandmother in Pennsylvania, USA, I came across an unopened 1/2 gallon bottle of ...
  A: Cognacs, and all other spirits, age virtually indefinitely - at least until the cork fails and ...
VALUES7/29/2009
  Q: i have vintage ports including sandeman & co oporto 1934, royal oporto vinho do porto 1967, quinta ...
  A: A collection of this size deserves professional valuation so I suggest you ask J Straker Chadwick's ...
remy martin/wild turkey7/28/2009
  Q: i have a limoge decanter its a centaur and has fine champagne cognac inside its in a presentation ...
  A: I think you'll be interested in this: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1774.aspx as it shows a ...
Joseph Perrier Champagne7/28/2009
  Q: I HAVE TWO MAGNUMS OF JOSEPH PERRIER CUVEE ROYALE BRUT 1982 WHICH HAS BEEN STORED COOL AND FLAT.I ...
  A: I think this would be a generous donation so I hope the diners will appreciate it. This probably ...
moet and chandon chapagne7/27/2009
  Q: I have had this for a very long time as my grandmother gave this to me,I believe it was around ...
  A: I don't think you'll find it easy to sell a single bottle of non-vintage Champagne of this age, even ...
Chevalier de Bayard7/26/2009
  Q: David Ling, we need a few bottles of the delicious wine: Chevalier de Bayard 2003 but we cannot find ...
  A: I'm afraid you won't find this in wine shops as Chevalier de Bayard is a brand name used by the ...
1980 moet et chandon a epernay Cuve'e Dom Perignon7/23/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of 1980 Moet et chandon a epernay/ Cuve'e Dom Perignon. It has been in my basement ...
  A: I think you might hope for something in the region of $500 together for these - with the '80 making ...
Port for newborn!7/23/2009
  Q: My first baby arrived last Thursday and a friend has suggested we should buy a bottle of port and ...
  A: You won't be able to buy a 2009 Vintage Port now as the harvest is still some months away and the ...
1982 Baron Phillipe De Rothschild7/23/2009
  Q: I was recently left a bottle of 1982 Baron Philippe De Rothschild, the label says Le Berger Baron. ...
  A: I'm afraid this is a blended wine from a large negotiant (merchant) sold under their own brand name. ...
Fonseca Finest 1977 Vintage Port7/23/2009
  Q: I have 5 bottles of the above wine I would like to sell. Can you advise me on where would be best ...
  A: I think the quickest sale route would be to enter these into Bid for Wine's on-line auction system ...
Wine age7/22/2009
  Q: I have some bottles of Batard Montrachet 1985 and wonder if the wine is drinkable. Appreciate your ...
  A: This was a variable vintage for white Burgundy and is now at an age when they are all rather a ...
Vintage port valuation and where to sell it please7/22/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of vintage port that I would like to sell. I live in london but am moving away in ...
  A: I'm not sure if J Straker Chadwick's (http://www.strakerchadwick.co.uk) will be able to respond ...
1947 Chateau Du Grand Puch7/21/2009
  Q: I saw that someone asked about a 1967 Grand Puch and you said it was probably not good. I have a ...
  A: I wasn't confident about the '67 because it wasn't a very good vintage - in contrast to '47, which ...
Camus Napoleon Cognac7/21/2009
  Q: Ling, We would like to know the value of this bottle with a number 086494 B or 12 (very difficult ...
  A: I'm afraid it's very difficult to give reliable valuations for old Cognacs in special bottlings as ...
1960 Vintage7/20/2009
  Q: I wanted to get a 1960 wine for my mom's birthday. I have no clue about wine. She loves wine from ...
  A: I STRONGLY suggest you have second thoughts about a '60 Bordeaux as this wasn't a good vintage and ...
bordeaux, white and red7/20/2009
  Q: I have a presentation pack of 2 bottles white and red rugby world cup bordeaux wine, i live in ...
  A: I'm afraid commemorative bottlings are seldom good investments in the short term, but I suppose ...
cognac7/19/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of remy martin 250 year anniversity 1724-1974 limited production # 5626 of grande ...
  A: This is a site for seeking information - not for wine trading - and it wouldn't be lawful for you to ...
Moet et Chandon Cuvee Dom perignon Vintage 19837/17/2009
  Q: I have just found a bottle of the above champagne whilst clearing out my fathers larder. It has been ...
  A: I think you could hope for an auction catalogue valuation of £150/200 if this bottle is pristine in ...
remy martin space cognac7/16/2009
  Q: I hope you can help many thanks robert nicholls
  A: I think Remy Martin produced around 3000 of these bottles as promotional items for the space section ...
Wine Valuation7/16/2009
  Q: Please find below the full text on the label. Vintage 1945 Gironde France MARGAUX UN VIN DE ...
  A: I hoped you'd tell me these were some of the great wines from the areas, which would have made them ...
brandy valuation7/15/2009
  Q: ive recently come across a bottle of camus napoleon cognac.its a dark almost black bottle with the ...
  A: Camus are well-known for their quality Cognacs but these are difficult to value as there is only a ...
Vinho Do Porto7/15/2009
  Q: Whilst cleaning out my late Mother's liquor cabinet I found a bottle made by Royal Oporto Wine Co. ...
  A: This won't be a single-vintage wine if no date is stated on the label, but a blend of wines from ...
Various wines7/14/2009
  Q: David, I've recently inherited some wine and am a complete novice! It's been stored for in a wine ...
  A: You are certainly looking at several hundred pounds here, even though some of these are now very ...
cristal 19907/13/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal 1990, the label is slightly tatty.Is it worth anything? ...
  A: In pristine condition this could sell for over £200 so this would be worth professional appraisal if ...
Cognac7/13/2009
  Q: I have just been given an unopened bottle of boxed Cognac. It has 3 stars. The writing at the bottom ...
  A: I'm afraid the date is just that when the area producing quality Cognac was defined and doesn't ...
1987 Graves Appellation Graves Controlee'7/12/2009
  Q: Can you please let me know the value of this wine The seal is blue and the name Alexis Lichine in a ...
  A: I'm sorry but there is no possibility of you being able to sell this old bottle so it has no value ...
wine value/drinkability7/12/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of Barton & Guestier, Prince Noir Bordeaux, but do not know the exact year. i'm ...
  A: I'm sorry but there is no possibility of you being able to sell this old bottle so it has no value ...
Value of 1976 wine7/12/2009
  Q: I have a pint 8.5 oz bottle of Chateau Duarte-Milton-Roth. Pauillac grand cru classe. Can you tell ...
  A: This is difficult to value accurately as there is none on offer in the US at the moment so I have no ...
champagne7/11/2009
  Q: I bought a methuselah size bottle of champagne de venoge cordon bleu brut at auction almost 10 years ...
  A: This good NV Champagne sells for around £25 per bottle in the UK so theoretically you could hope for ...
1990 Bordeaux7/11/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Calvet Reserve Des Barons Bordeaux 1990. Bottled for J. Calvet & Cie. I was just ...
  A: I'm afraid a negotiant blend of this age would be difficult to sell so I don't see any value in ...
redwine7/9/2009
  Q: a couple of months ago i was given 6 bottles of Ets.saint Ferdinand 1966 chateau la tour du mirail ...
  A: I'm afraid '73 was a dismal vintage so I wouldn't hold out too much hope for this one and the '66 is ...
Cognac Galleon Extra VSOP7/9/2009
  Q: My mom has a Cognac Galleon Extra VSOP at home for more than 35 years. It is in a transparent ...
  A: I'm afraid I have no information about the value of this in Hong Kong or sales possibilities. I ...
Vintage Port7/8/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Adams Vintage Port 1963. Is this of any interest to any collectors? and if so ...
  A: This is a curiosity as the Adams brand isn't common in the UK, although I have seen a bottle ...
Old (?) Martell Very Old Pale Cognac7/7/2009
  Q: I've been given a (full) bottle of Martell Very Old Pale Cognac. The bottle is rectangular (17 x 9 ...
  A: I'm afraid Cognac collectors seek rare bottlings of de luxe brands and yours is neither so it would ...
1987 sangiovese di romagna GIULIO CESARE7/6/2009
  Q: as title says, worth auctioning? Or cracking open with the Sunday roast!? Many thanks for your time, ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now rather old for what it is and I don't think it would be worth the effort ...
1959 Bordeaux follow up7/6/2009
  Q: Would a Latour de pressac st Emilion Bordeaux Grand Cru be a good choice? cost 375.00.. Any other ...
  A: as I said before: "That St-E would be a gamble I'm afraid as all '59s are very old and into decline ...
1945 Vina Undurrago7/5/2009
  Q: I have read through your other answers about 1945 wines and that they don’t hold their value, but ...
  A: Well done for showing me an interesting old bottle! I don't think you'd be able to sell this, ...
Rothschild Mounton Cadet Gift Box7/5/2009
  Q: I've been given a Baron Philippe De Rothschild Mouton Cadat gift box containing one 750ml 1990 ...
  A: This gift set is a popular present item as it is good value, but the wines are simple commercial ...
1953 Italrosa C. Serchi Wine7/4/2009
  Q: We found many unopened wines, whiskeys, etc in a home we purchased. Among them, we found a 1953 ...
  A: I'm afraid this very old table wine is unlikely to be easy to sell or thus to have any value. I ...
1959 Bordeaux7/4/2009
  Q: I would like to buy a bottle of 1959 Bordeaux for my husband who is 50 in a fortnight. In the last ...
  A: I think your best bet for a '59 Bordeaux in the UK and within your budget is probably the ...
WINE APPRAISAL7/2/2009
  Q: I have found unopened 100 yr anniversay 1958 bottle of Cognac champayne. It is still in the ...
  A: I'm afraid old Cognacs are very difficult to value as they only appeal to a small number of ...
red wine7/2/2009
  Q: My husband and I enjoyed Bor Forras 2005 Hajos-Baja that we did purchase at a wine tasting party. ...
  A: This is a Pieroth brand of wine made principally from the Blaufränkisch grape so I suggest you ask ...
1988 Bordeaux7/2/2009
  Q: 20 years ago, a bottle of 1988 CHAI DE BORDES-QUANCARD, bordeaux rouge wine was left at my home. I ...
  A: This was a fairly good vintage so there's still some chance that it will be pleasant to drink if ...
1959 bordeaux7/1/2009
  Q: I want to purchase a very special bottle of wine for a very special person as he approaches his 50th ...
  A: That St-E would be a gamble I'm afraid as all '59s are very old and into decline to some extent by ...
value and salability of wine7/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1974 Mouton Rothschild with Robert Motherwell label and 1975 with Andy Worhol label. Also ...
  A: I'm afraid the old Lacryma Christi would be impossible to sell and thus has no value. (It probably ...
Value of Wines7/1/2009
  Q: I have two bottles to ask you about: One is a Rubizzo 1994 Tuscan Sangiovese Vino da Tavola by Rocca ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't think you'd find it easy to sell single bottles of these as they aren't ...
Krug Champagne7/1/2009
  Q: we have an un-opened bottle (boxed) of 1989 Krug , Reims, Champagne (France) in which we were told ...
  A: This wasn't as good a vintage as '88 or '90 and is probably into its decline by now so I doubt if it ...
1959 bordeaux6/30/2009
  Q: I want to purchase a very special bottle of wine for a very special person as he approaches his 50th ...
  A: A 1st Growth '59 would cost over $3000 from a reputable merchant - I'm sure he's that special, in ...
Vintage Port Valuation6/30/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of vintage port - label details are: Vintage Port 1970 (Alto Douro) Borges Oporto ...
  A: I'm very sorry but I don't think this was a wise purchase as Borges didn't have much success in what ...
Martell cognac brandy , 19076/29/2009
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of Martell cognac brandy , 1907 Can you please give us a acuton appraisal ...
  A: This is very difficult to answer as vintage Cognacs are rare beasts so I suggest you ask Wine ...
wine valuation6/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Opus One 1994 wine. It says Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillippe de Rothschild on ...
  A: Opus One is a Franco-American joint venture by the Rothschilds of Mouton fame and Robert Mondavi ...
Reserve Austerlitz Cognac Napole'on6/29/2009
  Q: What would this bottle of cognac be worth? The bottles label says it is a: Reserve Austerlitz ...
  A: I suggest you ask Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) to appraise this as a potential entry ...
Wine bottles6/29/2009
  Q: I was given two bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1986, Pauillac as a gift approximately two ...
  A: I hope you were suitably grateful because you were give two bottles of a very famous and valuable ...
Sydney Opera House Commerative Port6/29/2009
  Q: my father has a Brown's bottle of port released for the opening of the sydney opera house in 1973. ...
  A: You could replace this from Isle of Wine in Hobart (http://www.isleofwine.com.au) for AU$59.95 so I ...
Cuvee Dom Perignon 19766/28/2009
  Q: My husband and I acquired this champagne a few years ago which was in and estate sale. It was in a ...
  A: I think that Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) would expect to sell this for around ...
chevalier de bayard 20076/27/2009
  Q: I was at a dinner party last week and we had a bottle of chevalier de bayard 2007 and really like it ...
  A: Chevalier de Bayard is a brand used by the German direct selling Pieroth organisation that doesn't ...
Yquem question6/27/2009
  Q: David I have attached an image of the bottle and label. This is a copy of my originalI have a ...
  A: Sorry! Negotiants are wholesale merchants who buy wine in bulk from a grower in a particular year, ...
Yquem question6/26/2009
  Q: David I have attached an image of the bottle and label. This is a copy of my originalI have a ...
  A: I'm afraid I've never seen an Yquem with a negotiant's own label - but, mind you, I don't see many ...
1943 Chateau Caillou-Sauternes Grand Vin De Bordeaux6/26/2009
  Q: David, First I would like to thank you for having this web site available. I am looking for any ...
  A: Anyway: Caillou is a 2eme cru Sauternes known for being relatively slow-maturing and for its long ...
Butler, Nephew & Co Vintage Port 19706/25/2009
  Q: I have been given a bottle of vintage port - Label says "1970 vintage port - produced bottled and ...
  A: The old firm of Butler Nephew had a good reputation - although it was never in the top flight - ...
Le Piat D'Or6/24/2009
  Q: I have been given an unopened bottle of Le Piat D'Or French Medium White Wine. I am not sure how old ...
  A: I'm afraid there's no prospect of pleasure in this bottle as Piat d'Or is a brand of sweetish white ...
Saint-Estephe6/24/2009
  Q: We were recently gifted with a 1959 Chateau Canteloup Saint-Estephe red wine, Appellation ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now very old for a relatively minor wine so I doubt if it would be possible to ...
Port collection6/24/2009
  Q: I have a presentation box of Prince Charles & Diana Wolf Blass port. The box is in good condition ...
  A: I suggest you take a look at: http://tinyurl.com/lww2te and then ask them to make you an offer or to ...
Re-champange6/24/2009
  Q: I would like to know what would be the value of a bottle of 1995 fortnum & mason champange , and ...
  A: Assuming that this is in pristine condition in terms of level, label and capsule, I think J. Straker ...
1969 Ch. Pontet-Canet6/24/2009
  Q: My father had many wines that he never got to enjoy before his death. I had to pour down the drain ...
  A: Sorry about your dad. I think you should invite one of the NYC action houses to help you appraise ...
1982 wines6/23/2009
  Q: My girlfriend was born in 1982, and I wanted to get her a bottle of wine of that vintage that could ...
  A: I think Montrose is probably the best '82 you'll find within your budget - it's close to First ...
Cuvee Dom perignon6/22/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Moet et Chandon - Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1971, I would like to sell, could ...
  A: This is now rather old, even though '71 was a fine vintage, so the value will depend on the ...
Valuation 1970 Vintage Port - KWV, S. Africa6/22/2009
  Q: I was given 2 bottles of KWV (South Africa) Vintage Port. They are sealed and, as far as I am aware, ...
  A: This isn't available from any US retailer, AFAIK, so I have no reference point to guide me about ...
Martell Cognac6/21/2009
  Q: I have received a boxed bottle of either a 700LT or 750LT of Martell Corbon Bleu reserve CD2831. ...
  A: This is a good Cognac blended from several distillations of various ages so it won't be dated. ...
monsieur henri6/21/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of monsieur henri hooper,s 1943 vintage port. can you tell me it's value? thanks, ...
  A: Old bottles of Port always deserve professional appraisal as the value depends on the condition of ...
hennessy cognac6/20/2009
  Q: I toured the Hennessy distillery in 1976 with a group and we were each given a bottle of cognac. ...
  A: Your hosts gave you a half-bottle of their highly-regarded standard blend so it will contain ...
2007 hajos-baja6/19/2009
  Q: a friend slaims to be able to provide a case of this Bor Forras i am interested as it is quite nice ...
  A: This is a Pieroth exclusive so I think your 'friend' is actually one of their party-plan sales ...
Dom Perignon6/19/2009
  Q: I have three bottles, 1976, 1978, 1980. These have been kept in a cool dry conditions. I would like ...
  A: I think you'll find Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) the easiest sales route in the US as ...
Chateau Mouton Baron6/17/2009
  Q: 1964 Le Mouton Baron Philippe est un Grand classe du Medoc en 1855 aux vignes contigues a celles de ...
  A: I'm afraid this is now VERY old for a rather ordinary Fifth Growth, even one from such a good ...
wine6/17/2009
  Q: a value of a bottle rouge wine 750ml chanson[beaune-teurons]1976
  A: I don't think anyone could offer a realistic valuation of any Burgundy of this age and quality ...
Martell Cordon Blue6/17/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Le Cognac Martell Cordon Blue. It's in a red box with a card inside. In French it ...
  A: I suggest you ask Wine Commune (http://www.winecommune.com/) for an accurate catalogue figure as ...
champagne6/16/2009
  Q: I need to replace a bottle of champagne its label says Champagne Appay Pere & Fils Epernay Extra ...
  A: That's the one. MA stands for Marque d'Acheteur - or Buyer's Own Brand in English - meaning that a ...
champagne6/16/2009
  Q: I need to replace a bottle of champagne its label says Champagne Appay Pere & Fils Epernay Extra ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't trace this company - which suggests it might not exist under that name any more. ...
2002 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne6/14/2009
  Q: Can you tell me how I should store this Champagne? I just purchased a bottle. I have a wine cooler, ...
  A: This was an excellent vintage in Champagne so your Cristal probably deserves to be kept cool more ...
1990 Champagne6/14/2009
  Q: I found your contact on the internet through all experts. I am writing from the West Country in the ...
  A: This was a fine vintage so 'yes' this must have a value, but there isn't an easy way for me to put a ...
Remy Martin 19746/14/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Remy Martin 1974 fine champaigne cognac boxed with the certificate. it is a ...
  A: This is a very rare bottle and there's none on offer in SA at the moment - which means I have no ...
Henriot Brut Millesime 19856/13/2009
  Q: Just a couple of quick questions. I have a 3L bottle of the above mentioned champagne In it's ...
  A: 'Quite a good year' is a modest description for '85 in Champagne, and 'yes' any bottle bearing a ...
champagne valuation6/13/2009
  Q: have you ever heard of louis nevard?? just found a bottle of 1955 in a shed!!! also found some ...
  A: This sounds like a BOB (Buyer's Own Brand), I.E. an invented name chosen by some merchant for a wine ...
Wedding Reception6/12/2009
  Q: first for reading and answering my questions! My question has to do with my wedding reception, ...
  A: I think you're on the right track with the pairings, especially if you pick a sweetish fizz for the ...
CHAMPAGNE QUESTION6/12/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne that I would like to know more about, and if it is of any value please. ...
  A: This was one of the better '75s - apart from the de luxe brands like Dom Perignon, Krug and Cristal ...
1985 Dom P and 1990 Dom P Gift Packs6/11/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me the value of 1985 and 1990 Dom Perignon. I have 18 bottles of the 1985 in ...
  A: Accurate valuation would depend on the condition of the bottles in terms of levels, labels and ...
champagne6/11/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of pre 1980 bollinger champagne ...was wondering what sort of value it might have
  A: I assume this is a NV Bolly, in which case I'm afraid it is now rather old - to say the least - and ...
1978 Christian Brothers Zinfandel6/11/2009
  Q: This particular bottle of '78 Christian Brothers Zinfandel is a 1992 - 1982 Centennial. Any idea of ...
  A: There's no similar bottle on offer at the moment from any US retailer so I'm afraid there is no ...
Charles and Diana wedding port6/10/2009
  Q: G'day David, I purchased twin bottles of "The Royal Wedding" port in a blue velvet gift box set in ...
  A: Take a look at: http://tinyurl.com/lww2te . (They might be willing to make you an offer or sell on ...
1980 Dom Perignon - value and taste6/10/2009
  Q: While remodeling, we found a box in our bar that was laying down, back in a corner, that we had ...
  A: This wasn't a good year in Champagne and Moet never found it easy to sell DP at their usual price ...
info6/9/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Carte Noire Cellier des Dauphins Cotes du Rhone 1979 Is there any way of telling ...
  A: Cellier des Dauphins is a large co-operative that markets Cotes du Rhones from various producers to ...
Moet&Chandon6/6/2009
  Q: How old is this and does it have any value? Thank you, Maria.
  A: This must have been bottle before or shortly after 1936 as George V died in January of that year. ...
Rare Cognac6/5/2009
  Q: Mr. Ling, My grandfather recently passed away. As we were clea