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About David Ling
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Expertise
I have 40 year`s experience tasting, collecting and enjoying wines as an amateur enthusiast. Bordeaux and Port are my particular loves and I regularly buy and sell at auction. I have a good library and frequently participate in on-line discussions. I can only help with valuations, buying or selling if you tell me where you live as there are many variations around the world.

Experience
I would not feel confident answering questions on German wines or those of the USA, South Africa or Australia. But please check me out on "Browse Past Answers" at the top of this page to see if I'm the one you want to help on everything else! (PLEASE don't forget to tell me where you are if you want my estimation of value or help buying or selling!)

Organizations
I am manager of the http://groups.msn.com/BordeauxCentral web site and can promise a warm welcome if you drop by. I also participate regularly on several other discussion groups.

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Questions Answered By Expert David Ling
In Category Wine

Subject	Date Asked

wine value	10/11/2008
Q: I live in London and have a few botles of wine that I would like valued. I will mention 2 of them as ... A: I'm afraid neither of these would be easy to sell at these ages so I don't see significant value at ...
Value and Flavor	10/10/2008
Q: I have a 1981 bottle of Monsieur Henri Chau Yon-Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe'. I recieved ... A: Yon-Figeac is a well-regarded St-Emilion largely planted with Merlot but with a substantial amount ...
port values	10/10/2008
Q: I have a Penfold 150th anniversary of Western Australia port of special release of 6000 bottles low ... A: I'm afraid I can't quote a figure as I can't find a retail listing to guide me - but I don't think ...
1943 champagne	10/10/2008
Q: i just found a case of 1943 champagne. is it ok to open and try A: This is now VERY old for Champagne, but it was a good vintage so there is some chance that this will ...
Valuing a bottle of wine	10/9/2008
Q: I have recently come across a bottle of old port and would be interested to hear if you could give ... A: I'm afraid 1957 was a poor year for Port; nevertheless Niepoort's Colheitas have a strong following ...
wine valuation	10/9/2008
Q: I have two bottles of wine that I am trying to value for a charitable nonprofit auction. I don't ... A: I can't be precise with valuations for these but $15 for the Weissburgunder and $20 for the Eiswein ...
Chateau Pontet-Canet 1923-24?, Chateau Brown Cantenac 1924	10/7/2008
Q: In a very dark corner of a wine cellar (Westmount, Quebec) we discovered an unopened case of Chateau ... A: These are virtually impossible to value accurately as neither are First Growths and both vintages ...
A career in the wine industry?	10/7/2008
Q: I am a 27 year old women based in Glasgow City Centre. I have worked for the past 10 years in the ... A: You don't mention qualifications so I think you should at least get signed-up for a WSET course of ...
Wine	10/7/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Commanderie St Johns Cyprus vintage 1927 what can you tell me about the wine I ... A: The old sweet wines of Cyprus are much sought-after by wine enthusiasts seeking this style but are ...
1973 chateau mouton baron phillipe pauillac	10/4/2008
Q: My husband received a gift of the 1973 chateau mouton baron phillipe rothschild pauillac, not a ... A: I'm afraid I can only answer this fully if you tell me where you are as values and sales ...
Vintage port	10/3/2008
Q: Should vintage port be stored on its side or standing, and should it be recorked at some point? ... A: Like most wines, Vintage Port should always be stored lying down in a cool dark place and left ...
Champagne Valuation	10/3/2008
Q: I have a 750ml bottle of vintage Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Champagne from the year 1995. It is in ... A: Good to hear this is still in its light-protective wrapper as this is crucial to the resale value of ...
Cruse & Fils Freres	10/2/2008
Q: After hurricane Ike roared through Houston, Texas, one of my neighbors discovered a very interesting ... A: Pouilly Fuisse is a famous and popular appellation of the Maconnais, which lies just north of ...
Bisquit cognac	10/1/2008
Q: I would appreciate your estimate of the value of my bottle of Bisquit Cognac. Pictures are ... A: This is a difficult one because: !: I don't like the look of the colour or level you've shown me in ...
Wine valuation, Dom Perignon 1947	9/28/2008
Q: I have a Dom Perignon, vintage 1947. We are planning to move to a smaller house and I have no good ... A: You don't need to find your own appraiser as WineCommune will do the necessary as part of their ...
Wine valuation, Dom Perignon 1947	9/28/2008
Q: I have a Dom Perignon, vintage 1947. We are planning to move to a smaller house and I have no good ... A: Yes, there could be a bit of value here. Actually, if - and only if - this bottle has been ...
Champagne	9/24/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of Rene Lalou 1961 Champagne a few years back. Is it worth keeping or could I ... A: there's no doubt about the date, eh, so that's interesting. I suggest you ask J Straker Chadwick's ...
1959 Yago Rioja Santiago Wine	9/24/2008
Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1959 Yago Rioja Santiago Wine. Is it worth anything? Thanks A: Sorry but this Rioja would now be far too old to have a value, even if it were from a top producer, ...
value of wine	9/23/2008
Q: 1 each: 1968 Cos d' Estournel Saint-Estephe, 3 1970 bottles all A de Luze & Fils Pinot Noir, Cotes ... A: I'm sorry you expected a fuller answer but I might have been able to say more if you had complied ...
Quinta do Noval 1970	9/23/2008
Q: I got two bottles of 'Quinta do Noval 1970' for my christening in 1984 and I have never found the ... A: Lucky you! This fine vintage is now fully mature so you're right that it's decision time: ...
1984 domaine de contenson	9/22/2008
Q: ive 2 bottles of wine the first is a 1984 domaine de contenson and the second a chateau ladesvignes ... A: These are both country wines from southern France and as such will probably have been at their best ...
red wine capsule tops	9/22/2008
Q: can you please shed some light into the colour codes on the top of the capsules on french red wine ... A: Many commercial wine producers in many countries use different colours on their capsules and labels ...
italian wine	9/22/2008
Q: We have a bottle of Chianti Magni Italian wine vintage 1975 in a bottle with a Lione's head on the ... A: You are describing a style of fancy bottle and presentation that would have been made for sale as a ...
Niersteiner Riesling	9/21/2008
Q: I just received a bottle of this wine by someone who received it as a gift and has no interest in ... A: I'm afraid your fears are well grounded as anything labelled simply "Niersteiner Riesling". will be ...
Vintage Portwines	9/21/2008
Q: I am collecting vintage portwines. My oldest bottle is from 1833 I also have a bottle from 1890 and ... A: What a lovely and valuable collection you have. There are really only two sources for what you are ...
valuation	9/19/2008
Q: I have a bottle of champage 'planckaert grandjean' brut millesime 1990. that i got from my aunt's ... A: I'm afraid single bottles of Champagne are never easy to sell if they are below the top level, say ...
cognac	9/18/2008
Q: I have a bottle of; A.DE Luze & Fils / Three Crown Cognac / Selected and bottled by A. DE Luze & ... A: Single bottles of regular Cognac, which this is, are never easy to sell anywhere - and sale would be ...
Lisbon wine	9/18/2008
Q: I found a very interesting looking bottle of wine in my grandfathers basement. It is a figurine of ... A: I'm afraid I have bad news for you on three counts: 1: This is an inexpensive red wine from ...
What can you tell me about this	9/16/2008
Q: I have a 4 foot bottle of wine that I know nothing about. Could you tell me anything. It is a 4ft ... A: You are describing the type of bottle often seen in Italian gift shops and displayed in restaurants. ...
value of this wine	9/15/2008
Q: I just got a bottle of wine from my grandparents house i would like to know if it has a value and ... A: I'm afraid I can't see significant value here as this was from a fairly poor year, is now WAY past ...
Mercurey 1972	9/15/2008
Q: Just stumbled across your details after trying to find more detials on 2 bottles of wine I have ... A: OK, the red is a negotiant Mercurey and therefore likely to be well past its best by now. But the ...
50th Anniversary Bordeaux Superior	9/15/2008
Q: I have 6 bottles all labelled as 50eme anniversaire, 1944 - 1994, liberation de paris. Bordeaux ... A: These bottles crop up regularly on eBay France and other on-line sites with asking prices of Euros ...
Mercurey 1972	9/15/2008
Q: Just stumbled across your details after trying to find more detials on 2 bottles of wine I have ... A: I hope your dad enjoyed these at their prime but I'm afraid that was some time ago, even if the red ...
1962 d'Yquem and food	9/15/2008
Q: I was after a recommendation for a dessert to have with the above wine. The only criteria it would ... A: I'm sure you'll be planning that this lovely old Yquem will be the main feature of this meal so I ...
1974 port	9/14/2008
Q: Ihave a bottle of porto 1974 bottled in 1986 the label reads W.J.Hart Imported by S.A.J.RYST 32100 ... A: COMPANHIA GERAL DA AGRICULTURA DAS VINHAS DO ALTO DOURO is better-known as Royal Oporto and was not ...
Value	9/14/2008
Q: I have a bottle of sherry that was my Grandma's. It is a heart shaped bottle of Paul Masson Rare ... A: I'm sorry to have bad news for you but Paul Masson is a brand of low-cost jug wines and their ...
champagne question	9/14/2008
Q: We found a bottle of 1973 Reserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Henriot Reims Champagne in bottle ... A: Henriot is a top, prestige maker so there should be a fair chance that this would still be enjoyable ...
Champagne	9/13/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of Rene Lalou 1961 Champagne a few years back. Is it worth keeping or could I ... A: This is an interesting question because I thought Mumm only produced their prestige Rene Lalou ...
Charles Heidsieck -Reims- Champagne	9/12/2008
Q: Corner of label (where I presume a date was) is torn off. The only info left there is 'Extra Qty'. ... A: I'm afraid it wouldn't be lawful for your mother to barter this bottle or sell it privately in the ...
cognac 1878	9/11/2008
Q: i found a bottle of 1878 cognac with some missing but the seals arent broken it is 1878 bonaparte A: This should probably be appraised professionally if you hope to sell it but I'm afraid I can only ...
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1955	9/11/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1955 which has been kept in a box in an interior ... A: Assuming your closet is cool - I.E. has never exceeded 60 deg F, that you have kept it lying down ...
port	9/11/2008
Q: year 1999 thanks very much. A: Quinta de Terra Feita is in the Pinhão Valley, in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro, and is one of ...
what would you pay for this list?	9/9/2008
Q: please could you just give a ball park figure A: Sorry but there's too much there for me to value, even if what I would want to pay in the UK is ...
wine valuation	9/9/2008
Q: You helped me awhile ago valuating some old wines I had inherited and gave me some brokers to ... A: Personally I much prefer to buy at live auctions when I can attend, inspect each lot personally and ...
Follow Up From Previous Question	9/8/2008
Q: I recently contacted you with regards to a question about a bottle of drink, which you requested ... A: I was happy to help, especially as it was such an interesting question, and look forward to hearing ...
Follow Up From Previous Question	9/7/2008
Q: I recently contacted you with regards to a question about a bottle of drink, which you requested ... A: This is a public Q & A site and I'm afraid I don't give answers by email. The easiest way to show ...
Tayles port & Ferreira port	9/7/2008
Q: I wondered if you could help my parent have 2 Taylors Vintage port one dated 1978 & the other 1982. ... A: I'm afraid none of these were great years so I think your Taylors will be one of their second-level ...
Old Wines	9/6/2008
Q: I wonder if you could give me some guidance please. I have been given a bottle of 1983 Jean Claude ... A: Lucky you! 1983 was a stellar vintage in CdP and your bottle comes from a highly-respected ...
j calvet and co vintage 1958	9/6/2008
Q: An old lady in sheffield has given as payment for work carried out on her property a bag of duty ... A: Calvet were a highly respected family firm of negotiants that originated in the Rhone area but ...
1975 leoville barton magnum	9/6/2008
Q: What are the chances of this having aged well dispite being out of cellar for last 10 years would be ... A: Certainly better than evens, unless you've had it on display in the kitchen as '75 was a tannic year ...
Hoopers Port	9/5/2008
Q: I have 3 cases (wood) by 12 of 1985 Hoopers Port unopened; purchased and stored by me as a 21st ... A: I'm afraid this is no longer available at any UK merchant so I can't find a retail price that would ...
Value of Champagne	9/5/2008
Q: I have been given a half bottle of 1949 Louis Roederer extra dry champagne and was just wondering if ... A: Sorry but the chances of any half-bottle of Champagne of this age still being enjoyable are not ...
cost of paul masson sherry	9/4/2008
Q: I recently found a bottle of paul masson rare cream sherry cuvee no. 801c. Is it worth ... A: Sorry but I can't see any resale value in any so-called Sherry from this producer, which is now part ...
value of champagne	9/4/2008
Q: I have 2 bottles of Don Perignon that I would like to sell, and would appreciate an approximat ... A: This is a difficult one because of their age and because so much depends on the bottle conditions so ...
wine valuation	9/4/2008
Q: You helped me awhile ago valuating some old wines I had inherited and gave me some brokers to ... A: I'm glad you found my answer helpful. Reserve prices are normally set at a cautious level with the ...
1969 chianti classico	9/4/2008
Q: found a bottle unopened wine the label reads GANCIA Chianti classico then in smaller writing (in ... A: I'm afraid this is very old indeed for a Chianti so I don't think it would be easy to sell, which ...
Old wine Bottle shaped like Grapes	9/2/2008
Q: I purchased a wine bottle that I was told it was blown glass, shaped as a cluster of golden color ... A: You are describing an example of Italian glass making and I'm afraid I'm not an expert in this ...
Which Wine???	9/2/2008
Q: THis is RInku from Mumbai... I am a Vodka Person and try mostly all combinations of it... I wanted ... A: I'm afraid I have no local experience of Mumbai but this page from Sommelier India may be useful: ...
G.H. Mumm 2000 greenwich merdian millenium champagne info	9/1/2008
Q: I happen to come upon two bottles (750ml) of G.H. Mumm 2000 greenwich merdian millenium champagne ... A: I'm afraid asking prices on eBay and values have little in common! I think WineCommune, who would ...
Wine value	9/1/2008
Q: I found a bottle of wine that I was wondering if you knew anything about. It is Vintage 1951 ... A: I don't think I'd want to drink a Chianti of this age, I'm afraid, as this is now decades beyond its ...
COGNAC NAPOLEON	8/31/2008
Q: I try to find a cognac that was given to me as a gift while visiting Europe : COGNAC CAMUS NAPOLEON ... A: Camus is a famous old family producer of fine Cognacs and there's lots about them on their website: ...
Value of a vertical	8/30/2008
Q: Yes David, I was wondering if you could help me? I have a vertical of Mouton Rothchilds dating from ... A: I think it's probably a good idea to sell the vertical as a single lot as the value of the very ...
Which Wine???	8/30/2008
Q: THis is RInku from Mumbai... I am a Vodka Person and try mostly all combinations of it... I wanted ... A: The best way I can think of for you to explore wines for the first time would be visit a local wine ...
1990 Bottle of Dom Perignon	8/29/2008
Q: I was wandering what a 1990 bottle of Dom Perignon was worth? Would it be better it was ... A: Too hot is far more damaging to wine than too cold so I don't think you have a thing to worry about. ...
1990 Bottle of Dom Perignon	8/29/2008
Q: I was wandering what a 1990 bottle of Dom Perignon was worth? Would it be better it was ... A: Nice company that gives away DP! You could expect to get around $250 if you were to offer this for ...
Vintage port value	8/28/2008
Q: About 20 years ago I was given a case of 1983 Vintage Vinho do Porto from Royal Oporto Wine Co (Real ... A: The replacement cost of this case would be around £200, plus VAT and delivery, or in the order of ...
Value	8/27/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Wine from Cellier des Dauphins, Tulette, Drome. It is Carte Noir and Cotes du ... A: Cellier des Dauphins is the marketing name used by a group of wine co-operatives in the Rhone Valley ...
Rothschild 1972 Mouton Cadet 3QT Red Bordeux Wine	8/27/2008
Q: I live in Orlando, FL USA and have a 3 QT 1972 Mouton-Cadet Red Bordeaux Wine by Philippe De ... A: I'm very sorry but I don't think you'll find this easy to sell: Mouton Cadet is a negotiant blend ...
Question on old liqueur	8/25/2008
Q: I trust you are keeping well. I have found this website after a long hunt on Google. Whilst this ... A: I'd like to see this bottle please before attempting an answer so can you upload a photo showing the ...
Rothschild Bottle	8/25/2008
Q: David, sorry I forgot to give you the name and year of the wine bottle: CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD ... A: I'm afraid 1977 was an appalling vintage in Bordeaux so this bottle won't fetch as high a price as ...
1981 limited edition Charles&Di champagne	8/25/2008
Q: I have a bottle of veuve clicquot ponsardin 1975 brut that was labeled for the Charles & Diana ... A: This is very difficult to value as it is now very old for an ordinary Vintage Champagne and it is no ...
5 Old Bottles of Wine	8/22/2008
Q: We have these five bottles of wine that were given to us as gifts many years ago. We have never ... A: Sorry you had problems with the answer I sent as soon as I could and that seemed to upload correctly ...
5 Old Bottles of Wine	8/19/2008
Q: We have these five bottles of wine that were given to us as gifts many years ago. We have never ... A: I had hoped you'd show me a pristine Ch Margaux that might be worth as much as $200 - but I'm afraid ...
Appay Pere & Fils Champagne 1928	8/19/2008
Q: After reading some of your answers on this site I am now curious about a half bottle of Appay Pere & ... A: I'm afraid half-bottles don't keep or age as well as larger formats so the odds on one as old as ...
champagne x2	8/19/2008
Q: I'm from Liverpool in England Thanks For your Reply Hope to hear from you again soon. Simon. A: The main reason why I needed to know where you are is that Ayala Ch d'Ay from 1919 is very rare ...
French wine capsule top marks	8/19/2008
Q: French wine sometimes has a green, red or blue top on the capsule with (I think) a Minerva's head ... A: I can't give you a full answer, I'm afraid, as I don't know Irish legal requirements. But I can tell ...
5 Old Bottles of Wine	8/19/2008
Q: We have these five bottles of wine that were given to us as gifts many years ago. We have never ... A: I'm glad you got the hang of Flickr! I need you to have another try though with the Ch Margaux and ...
Dom Perignon	8/19/2008
Q: I live in North Wales, Uk. Forgot to mention that. Sorry. So going back to my question. What would I ... A: The current UK retail price of this superb Champagne is about £140, plus VAT. Storage at room ...
5 Old Bottles of Wine	8/19/2008
Q: We have these five bottles of wine that were given to us as gifts many years ago. We have never ... A: I'm afraid I can only see one bottle - a rather tired-looking negotiant bottling of Pouilly-Fuisse, ...
remy martin cognac	8/17/2008
Q: David, I have a 750 ml bottle of remy martin fine champagne cognac vsop that dates between 1972 and ... A: I'm sorry but I don't think it will be possible for you to sell this lawfully in the US as I don't ...
Valuation of 3 bottles of Red wine in my possesion, with a view to selling.	8/16/2008
Q: 1)Chateau Haut Brion 1978 Graves Premier Grand Cru Class (specially selected by John Harvey & Sons ... A: May I assume from the Harvey label that you're in the UK? (Come back telling me otherwise if you're ...
bottles in the basement	8/16/2008
Q: I've found two bottles of wine in the basement. They've been in a cool, somewhat humid environment ... A: Few serious wine collectors would be put off by cellar-damaged labels on such famous wines as these ...
Bottle Value	8/16/2008
Q: I have an unopened bottle of bicentennial bourbon in excellent condition, It was stored in a cool ... A: I'm afraid spirits are difficult to sell privately in many countries but I'll willingly look for a ...
rothschild extra fine napoleon brandy	8/15/2008
Q: I have a 1/2 bottle of rothschild extra fine napoleon brandy that I recieved from my mothers house ... A: I don't think this is widely distributed but Sherry-Lehman and Park Avenue Liquors, both in NYC, ...
rhine wine	8/14/2008
Q: i have come across this very ugly blue concrete looking/feeling bottle of rhine wine,it only has ... A: Your description almost fits that of a commercial brand of low-priced medium-dry white called "Black ...
very old champagne	8/13/2008
Q: I bought a very old bottle of "Calvet Cognac Fine Champagne" at a charity auction 22 years ago Its ... A: If you'll pardon the old joke: "if you want to sell Cognac privately, I wouldn't try to do it in ...
very old champagne	8/13/2008
Q: I bought a very old bottle of "Calvet Cognac Fine Champagne" at a charity auction 22 years ago Its ... A: This is a blended Cognac from a family negotiant, based in Bordeaux, that was highly regarded until ...
Storing Port	8/12/2008
Q: I have a 1979 Vintage Australian Port and have kept it Lying down, and rotating the bottle ... A: It's good that you kept this lying down but I wonder why you rotated the bottle as this will have ...
Larsen Cognac Viking	8/10/2008
Q: I noticed you provided some feedback on cognac in the past and was wondering if you could help with ... A: I fear replacement would be difficult for you as I don't think Larsen distribute in Australia as ...
vintage wines of any value?	8/10/2008
Q: I have several bottles of vintage wine, wondering if I should get rid of them or if they are of any ... A: Im sorry but I don't see the prospect of much pleasure from any of these so my instinct would be ...
italian wines	8/9/2008
Q: do u consider yourself an expert on Italian wines?> A: I have a broad knowledge of Italian wines and a good reference library so I can often help - unless ...
Champagne	8/7/2008
Q: I recently found a bottle of Extra Dry G.H. Mumm & Co. On the neck of the bottle there is a date ... A: This is a non-vintage Champagne so those numbers will only be an internal code. All Champagne ...
port wines	8/7/2008
Q: David and thanks for your quick respons to my previous question! I live in Oslo, Norway. I would be ... A: There is no Hooper '20 available from UK merchants at the moment but Croft is, @ £262 and £349, ...
Paul Masson	8/7/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Paul Masson Pinot Noir circa 1978. Any help n determining a vaule (if any) would ... A: I'm afraid commercial Pinot Noirs, such as those from the giant Paul Masson organisation that's now ...
port wines	8/6/2008
Q: David and thanks for your quick respons to my previous question! I live in Oslo, Norway. I would be ... A: And as Vinmonopolet don't offer any of your wines I have no reference to guide me towards a selling ...
1961 chateauneuf du pape	8/6/2008
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on value and taste of the following: Top: jean pierre brotte ... A: I'm afraid this is likely to be old and faded after this time, although 1961 was a very good vintage ...
1958 Chianti	8/5/2008
Q: My wife's 98 year old grandmother passed away and we found an old bottle of chianti in her basement. ... A: I think it's likely that this was kept as a souvenir of happy times running the taverna as fancy ...
Moet Chandon Bicentennial 1976	8/4/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Moet Chandon American Independence bicentennial 1776-1976, which I suspect is ... A: I'm afraid your suspicions may be well-founded as this is now very old for a Moet - apart from their ...
BOTTLE WORTH ANYTHING	8/3/2008
Q: I have a bottle with a tag #5851 from the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles wedding it ... A: The value will vary widely according to who made your wine and there are many with properties in ...
BOTTLE WORTH ANYTHING	8/3/2008
Q: I have a bottle with a tag #5851 from the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles wedding it ... A: Johannisberger Erntebringer is a large Grosslage in the Rheingau but I'm afraid I couldn't suggest ...
Champagne	8/2/2008
Q: I have a 150cl fluted bottle of GH MUMM RENE LALOU 1976. I have looked after it as best I could for ... A: I hope you only look at this lovely Champagne in a cool dark cellar as it may be well into decline ...
wine bottle	8/2/2008
Q: hy, i ran across an empty wine bottle (without a label or identification) that has some interesting ... A: I think you might find more help on a site devoted to bottle collectors as wine enthusiasts are ...
What have I got	8/2/2008
Q: I have a bottel of french Bordeaux...all I know is that the bottle has printing on it of the D-Day ... A: I must admit that I've never seen such a thing before! But it was clearly made for sale at an event ...
WINE TERMS	7/31/2008
Q: WHAT Does it mean? lay down? open up when refering to wine>? A: To lay down means to buy young, wines, probably in quantity, to age over several years (or many in ...
charles heidsieck champagne vintage 1973	7/31/2008
Q: I recently found this bottle of champagne. It looks like it has definitely been around. The label ... A: I'm sorry but it would be difficult to sell such an old bottle of Champagne in the condition you ...
red bordeaux wine	7/31/2008
Q: In clearing out my father's house I found a bottle of Medoc Cruse 1955 red bordeaux wine,from Cruse ... A: Although 1955 was a good vintage, I'm afraid the chances of your generic blend from a negotiant ...
1978 Chateau Fonroque	7/30/2008
Q: Our son gave us this wine he received when he was a guest in France. It has Saint-Emilion Grand Cru ... A: I'm afraid the chances aren't too good here as Fonroque wasn't a great name at this time, 1978 ...
1983 +- A. Hardy cognac	7/28/2008
Q: I have an a.hardy vsop cognac that I purchased in 1988. What can you tell me about it? It is ... A: I assume you are in the USA as I don't think the US importer Hardy's operate in the UK? I've never ...
Investing In Wine	7/27/2008
Q: I've recently been thinking of ways to invest money, and one of the things which caught my eye when ... A: I'm afraid investing in fine wine is something to avoid if you really are so lacking in experience - ...
1980 Cheval Blanc	7/27/2008
Q: I found a bottle of cheval blanc in my father's wine cellar. The bottle is in good shape. This is ... A: Cheval Blanc is generally considered to be the wine of this vintage - but unfortunately that's not ...
Magnum of Red Burgundy	7/26/2008
Q: I have a magnum of red burgundy - Monsieur Henri Selection, Chateau do Saint-Amour, 1971. I live in ... A: I'm afraid the chances of this still being enjoyable after this time are low - to say the least - so ...
valuation on my chanpagne?	7/25/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how much a bottle of 1982 moet & chandon dry imperial rose is ... A: If this bottle has always been stored in a cool dark place then, but only then, this old Champagne ...
Valpolicella Classico	7/25/2008
Q: What foods go best with with Italian wine? A: Valpolicella is a light-bodied red that would be swamped by strong flavours so I'd serve it with a ...
Piesporter Goldtropfchen	7/25/2008
Q: What foods go best with this German wine? A: Personally I wouldn't want to serve this with food and would prefer to follow the German style by ...
Royal Oporto	7/25/2008
Q: I have been given a bottle of Royal Oporto vintage 1963. It is in good condition still sealed and is ... A: I'm afraid this Royal Oporto is generally considered to be the worst wine of an otherwise-excellent ...
Storage of port wine after opening	7/25/2008
Q: Should port be refrigerated or not after opening? We didn't finish a bottle of port and I don't ... A: Opened bottles always keep better if they are resealed securely and kept in the fridge. And the ...
Chianti Magni 1980	7/24/2008
Q: I have a bottle of 1980 Chianti Magni, the bottle is shaped as a rifle about three feet high and is ... A: I'm sorry but not only is Chianti intended for drinking fairly young, say within 10 years of the ...
1890 Antonio Jose Da Silva Port	7/23/2008
Q: I have a bottle of 1890 Antonio Jose Da Silva, Portugal Port. Shows it was imported into U.S. by ... A: I'm intrigued by your question as 1890 Ports are extremely rare - although I suspect this is an aged ...
Royal Oporto Vintage Port 1945	7/22/2008
Q: Could you give me some advice what I can do with this ? I am not a port drinker - could I sell it ? ... A: This is a very famous vintage and, although Royal Oporto's reputation slipped badly in the '70s, I'm ...
Wine value	7/22/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Lascombes Margaux vintage 1980. The bottle & label are in excellent ... A: I'm afraid this dates from a very poor period in Lascombes history so I don't think many wine ...
value of wine	7/21/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Red Bordeaux it is 1962. As far as I can tell it's a monsieur henri Selection - ... A: I assume you are in the US from the reference to Monsieur Henri Selections? If so, it would be very ...
wine	7/21/2008
Q: I've got a bottle of chateu marquex form 1929 and we have the lable but it is falling off and I was ... A: I hope for your sake that there's a typo in your question and that you really have a Ch Margaux '29 ...
Pieroth Gold	7/20/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Pieroth Gold Sekt Dry wine by Ferdinand Pieroth in a Gold encrusted (not sure of ... A: Sekt is the German term for sparkling wine, mostly made there by blending local Riesling, Pinot ...
1989 Chateau Lafit Rothchild	7/19/2008
Q: I would like to know your advise on what price to ask for my 1989 Rothschild. It is in perfect ... A: I'm in the UK, where selling wine personally is both easy and lawful so you'll understand that I've ...
1970 Sandemans Port	7/19/2008
Q: I have a single bottle of 1970 Sandemans port and have no idea whether it is worth hanging onto or ... A: This is a fine VP from a fine vintage that's drinking well but will stay so for several years yet if ...
J&F Martell brandy	7/18/2008
Q: I have tryed to find its age as J&F are not on Martell now but i have not found anything out. Could ... A: I'm afraid it is almost impossible to date cognacs as they are normally blends of several year's ...
1989 Chateau Lafit Rothchild	7/17/2008
Q: I would like to know your advise on what price to ask for my 1989 Rothschild. It is in perfect ... A: It would only be lawful for you to sell this to a merchant or via an auction house - and I think ...
Wine	7/17/2008
Q: I have been given a bottle of Chateau Siran Margaux, Grand Cru Exceptionnel 1975. Would it be ... A: I can't speak from personal experience of this wine, but 1975 is famous (or notorious!) as a tannic ...
Chevre Noire	7/17/2008
Q: I have a bottle of red table wine from 1934 RESERVE DE LA CHEVRE NOIRE # 000453. It has a goat on ... A: You have an antique here as very few wines from this good Burgundy remain in existence - but only a ...
wine values	7/16/2008
Q: I think they are worth far less here than in Europe or USA. Lafite Rothschild 1988 Solaia Marchesi ... A: the lowest current retail prices in Australia are: Lafite Rothschild 1988 - AU$895. Solaia ...
Korbel Champagnes Commemorative 12-Liter Bottle	7/15/2008
Q: Can you tell me the value of this 12-Liter commemorative bottle in the presentation case also known ... A: I'm afraid it would just go to show how good Korbel's marketing is if they actually managed to sell ...
wine values	7/15/2008
Q: I think they are worth far less here than in Europe or USA. Lafite Rothschild 1988 Solaia Marchesi ... A: This is an interesting and valuable collection and I'll be happy to look up Australian prices for ...
champagne	7/15/2008
Q: I have 2 bottles of champagne that I am curious to know if they are worth anything. The 1st is 1985 ... A: I can't find a current listing for this Cristal Rosé but as the blanc sells for around $500 and the ...
Korbel Champagnes Commemorative 12-Liter Bottle	7/14/2008
Q: Can you tell me the value of this 12-Liter commemorative bottle in the presentation case also known ... A: I'm sorry but I can't find a retail price reference for this low-priced Californian sparkling wine - ...
1982 and 1985 Chevalier Lascombes	7/14/2008
Q: my previous question. I'm in Chicago, IL and would be curious to know replacement costs for this ... A: Chevalier Lascombes is this property's second wine, I.E. made from grapes not thought to be of the ...
20 y/o Napa Valley Port	7/13/2008
Q: What do you think the shelf life of this port is? I bought it in Napa Valley in 1992, or so. I have ... A: Tawny Ports are usually intended for drinking within a few years of release so I don't think you'll ...
Galleon / prinier cognac	7/12/2008
Q: I am curious did you get an answer from Prunier thanks Yves A: I'm sorry but I have no recollection that I was asking Prunier to help you about something but it ...
hoopers port	7/12/2008
Q: currently in dublin Ireland but make regular trips to the uk so how do i go about selling my wine ... A: I think you'd do better to sell these through J Straker Chadwick in Abergavenny than in Ireland - ...
lafite auction price	7/10/2008
Q: I have two bottles of Lafite Rothschild 1998 that I purchased new upon release and they have been ... A: The current retail cost of replacements in the US would be $600/750 each, plus taxes, depending on ...
Wines and Steak Diane	7/10/2008
Q: David, your statement that Steak Diane didn't exist until about 1950 is exactly the kind of ... A: I think you should ask one of my American colleagues to suggest historically-accurate dishes that ...
Saxonvale "Greyhound Sport Collection" Port	7/7/2008
Q: I have an authentic box of 4 Saxonvale Port (1979) from their Greyhound Sport Collection. The 4 ... A: This wine is no longer available from any retailer I know of so I can't suggest a value but I'm sure ...
1961 latour bordeaux	7/7/2008
Q: I have a 1961 bottle of latour that my Father -in -law bought years ago....he just gave it to my ... A: , This is a famous and very valuable wine so it should be easy to sell. The easiest lawful route ...
bordeaux wines	7/6/2008
Q: I recently received 2 bottles of Bordeaux wine as a gift. They are Chateau La Tournerie 1972. It ... A: I'm afraid these are both from poor vintages - especially the '72 - and are now very old for what ...
Chateauneuf Du Pape controlle 1979 Domaine Des Rozets	7/6/2008
Q: in good (not brilliant) condition and wondered what is worth (approx) It looks like alimited release ... A: This is an interesting one as I have never come across a CdP from this producer, who is best-known ...
Does this wine have a value	7/5/2008
Q: Ling: My friend was cleaning out an old home and found a bottle of 1977 Chateau Mouton Baronne ... A: I'm sorry but 1977 is generally regarded as the worst vintage of that decade so this bottle would ...
Value -1991 Bordeaux	7/4/2008
Q: I discovered 2 bottles of Bordeaux with 1991 Rugby World Cup and badges on them. Do they have any ... A: I'm sorry but souvenir bottles seldom interest wine enthusiasts because they seldom contain fine ...
liquor & wine	7/3/2008
Q: Yes, I am wishing to inquire about Rare Eagle and Mumm Cognac. My daughter purchased a home in the ... A: I'm afraid your daughter may not find it easy to sell these as few merchants or auctioneers will be ...
55 Chateau Haut-Brion & 61 Lafite-Rothschild	7/3/2008
Q: I will be attending an auction in about 1 week and read in the flyer that a bottle of 1955 Chateau ... A: No there's surprise! I didn't even know it was lawful for estate sales in the US to included ...
55 Chateau Haut-Brion & 61 Lafite-Rothschild	7/3/2008
Q: I will be attending an auction in about 1 week and read in the flyer that a bottle of 1955 Chateau ... A: You'll find it easier to resell if the labels and capsules are complete and there is no sign of ...
Champagne!	7/3/2008
Q: I live in West London and have a magnum of Cristal Champagne from 1994. The bottles are in ... A: I only know of one UK merchant who lists this - at £550 - so that's what a replacement would cost. ...
chateau lagrane 1978	7/2/2008
Q: Do you think they will be ok to drink. Many Thanks Susan A: I'm afraid I wouldn't be confident that either of these will still be very enjoyable as they are ...
liquor & wine	7/2/2008
Q: Yes, I am wishing to inquire about Rare Eagle and Mumm Cognac. My daughter purchased a home in the ... A: I'd be happy to look at your list here but I don't take phone calls - even if you wanted to call the ...
selling/valueing port	7/2/2008
Q: I wrote to you recently regarding some taylors port bottled in 1950's.(question dated 12/06/08) I ... A: Good to hear from you again - especially as I think you've chosen the same option as I would have in ...
Martell VSOP	7/1/2008
Q: I'm particularly interested in vintage Liquor investment, esp in Martell VSOP. I was told that 10-20 ... A: I'm afraid vintage brandies wouldn't be my choice for investment for several reasons: 1: They are ...
Hunting Port wine	7/1/2008
Q: Have you heard of a hunting port wine? If so where can I find it? My wife remembers loving it years ... A: Harvey's of Bristol used to make a Hunting Port, but I've heard of other makers too - although not ...
port	7/1/2008
Q: was wondering what this would be worth on the market today. A: Sorry but I can't find a retailer listing for this so I have no reference for a value. But Isle of ...
bottle of Le Piat D'or from 1971	6/30/2008
Q: My Mum had this hidden in her closet is it still good A: Le Piat D'or is a low-priced French table wine that's made in a semi-sweet style for supermarket ...
Bordeaux Valuation	6/30/2008
Q: I have a bottle of 1986 Chateau Villars Fronsac bottle number 33652 - what do you think it's worth? ... A: Villars is a respected Fronsac made from 70% Merlot and a mix of cabs that sells for around £10. And ...
Manzanilla Pasada	6/28/2008
Q: I reproduce first an answer you gave to a question on 27/12/2005. Following this is myExpert: David ... A: I'm afraid I can't add much - except to say that Manzanilla is the lightest and most delicate of ...
valuation of 2 bottles of 1969 bordeaux	6/26/2008
Q: My husband recently died and I have been going through various items in the house. I have come ... A: I'm sorry but these are both very old minor wines from a very poor vintage so I don't think you'd ...
wine	6/25/2008
Q: My question is regarding a bottle of wine I have come across. I found a 1953 vintage Chianti Val Di ... A: I'm afraid any value in this Chianti would be to bottle collectors, not wine enthusiasts, as it is ...
vintage champaigne	6/24/2008
Q: its white champaigne, i live in england A: I'm afraid this VERY old Champagne would be very difficult to sell for a significant amount unless ...
What is the value?	6/23/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of Grand Vin de Chateau Latore-1966. It is 48 ounces. I am trying to find out ... A: I didn't realise this gift was made so long ago so I hope for your sake, and your mother's, that it ...
What is the value?	6/23/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of Grand Vin de Chateau Latore-1966. It is 48 ounces. I am trying to find out ... A: What a lovely - and valuable present! I don't know of any CA merchants with magnums of Latour '66 ...
Value of bottle	6/22/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of wine a few years ago and I wanted to see if there was any value in it and if ... A: I'm sorry but I've never heard of a brand of wine called "Friar John", and I can't see any value in ...
Karrawirra Military Port	6/22/2008
Q: David,I have a 6 bottle set of Karrawirra Military Port plus an extra bottle with a B52 that was ... A: I wonder if your advisor offered to pay $750 for these, or if he was just ... ? I'd be astonished ...
Dom Perignon	6/21/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perignon which is vintage 1984. I am not sure how it has been stored in the ... A: Are you sure of the dates? This was a very poor year in Champagne and I didn't know any DP was made ...
1971 Champagne	6/20/2008
Q: I have a bottle of 1971 Dom Ruinart Blanc de blancs Brut Champagne which has been lying in the dark ... A: This was a very good vintage and DR has a reputation for a long life so you have the prospect of an ...
1977 Brolio Chianti Classico	6/20/2008
Q: I was given an old bottle of wine and am wondering, first, will it be any good to drink, and if not, ... A: I'm afraid this is very old for a Chianti and I don't think many collectors would be interested, ...
Found a 1959 Chateau Lafite- Rothschild	6/20/2008
Q: We found a standard size bottle of 1959 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. The paper label fell off but we ... A: You are fortunate (again!) as I do know of an appraiser who may be able to help: ...
Baron Philippe De Rothschild S.A.	6/20/2008
Q: I came across a bottle of wine a friend gave me in a little wooden box over 20 years ago, and ... A: I'm sorry to have to tell you that this wine will now be past its best and may not be very enjoyable ...
Found a 1959 Chateau Lafite- Rothschild	6/19/2008
Q: We found a standard size bottle of 1959 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. The paper label fell off but we ... A: This is a famous wine and one of the stars of a superb vintage but I'd rather not suggest a possible ...
follow up question	6/19/2008
Q: I did send you a follow up yesterday but im not sure if you received it. As you requested I live in ... A: I'm sorry FRW didn't think the historical interest would be enough to justify buying your bottle, ...
follow up question	6/19/2008
Q: I did send you a follow up yesterday but im not sure if you received it. As you requested I live in ... A: I replied to your follow-up so I dunno why you didn't get it! Anyway, this is what I said: Hi ...
Cognac	6/18/2008
Q: Have a bottle of J. G. Monnet & Co. cognac.....has federal tax strip on it with the numbers ... A: Monnet have a good website here: http://monnet-cognac.com/ but I expect you know that 3-stars ...
information about this wine.	6/18/2008
Q: I have recently been given a bottle of 1934. Collection du Docteur Barolet henri de Villamont. Not ... A: You have a bottle of historic interest here as the Barolet collection of wines from this very good ...
Ruffino chianti 1976	6/16/2008
Q: Given a few years ago as a present. It's in a straw bottle. I thought ruffino stopped this type of ... A: I hope you won't mind me copying an answer I just sent to Mary, as she asked something very similar ...
value of wine	6/16/2008
Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1953 chianti with the labels and straw in good shape. Does this have ... A: I'm sorry but I can't see any value in such an old bottle of Chianti - and especially not in one ...
older Champagne	6/16/2008
Q: I have a very old 3 liter bottle of Cordon Rouge Champagne with the number 10584303. Does this have ... A: Old NV Champagne is never easy to sell in the US as few merchants are likely to make you an offer ...
Selling Champagne	6/13/2008
Q: I am just replying to your answer from earlier, I am in essex in the uk, is that helpful? Regards, ... A: It's a good starting point to know if you want help selling In the UK, the USA or wherever but I ...
Piat Beaujolais	6/13/2008
Q: I recently came across a bottle of Piat Beaujolais red wine dated 1966 and also a bottle of Jean de ... A: I'm afraid there is no possibility that a Piat Beaujolais of this age will still be drinkable after ...
Valuation of port and where to sell	6/11/2008
Q: I have 6 bottles of Taylor Port, vint 1955 bottled 1957 bottled by henlkeys ltd, 22/3 High Holborn ... A: Your dad bought well as you have some of the finest and most sought-after Ports of the post-war era ...
Champagne Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1992	6/10/2008
Q: I apologise for not giving you all the information required. As requested, I live in Eastbourne, ... A: Replacement in the UK would cost around £100, plus VAT and delivery as this is a good but not great ...
Bollinger 1975 RD	6/9/2008
Q: We have a boxed bottle of Bollinger RD 1975 - Degorge le 10 June 1986. It has been kept in a cellar ... A: I'm afraid this was never a great Champagne, because of the weather that year, and this is probably ...
1964 Dom Pérignon Champaign	6/9/2008
Q: I was left a bottle of 1964 Dom Pérignon Champaign by my parents. Is it possible to sell this? I am ... A: This would be valuable - say $500+ - if and ONLY IF this very old Champagne has been stored ...
Chateauneuf du Pape 1966	6/3/2008
Q: We recently found a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape 1966, Monsieur Henri/Piat Pere & Fils. The bottle ... A: I'm afraid this is now too old to open with confidence as these merchants work to a fairly low price ...
Port & Madeira	6/3/2008
Q: Apologies David, I am based in London. Orignal question as follows : Hello David, could you advise ... A: Approximate values, based on replacement in the UK, would be around: Fonseca 1970 (bottled in 72) ...
martell v.s.o.p.	6/2/2008
Q: I have this martell cognac and i just wanted to know its real value.? ill write whats on the ... A: I think that image has been deleted, but no matter. Replacement value in the Philippines would be ...
berisford soleria 1914 rare amoroso cream sherry	6/2/2008
Q: i have read your reply to Jeff and was wondering as i also have a bottle of rare amoroso cream ... A: You would probably do best if you approach J. Straker Chadwick's in Abergavenny as a start and ask ...
Port valuation	6/2/2008
Q: Hoping you can help. I have just been given a case of "Dows 1977 Silver Jubilee Vintage Port" and ... A: Surely you aren't looking to sell such a lovely present? But, as you asked, Dow '70 currently ...
martell v.s.o.p.	6/2/2008
Q: I have this martell cognac and i just wanted to know its real value.? ill write whats on the ... A: I hope the fish dish was a success because this was a fine liqueur Cognac that deserved a better ...
value	6/2/2008
Q: I bought a bottle of Bollinger Tradition 1973 champagne that is in a wooden box and it was made for ... A: I hope you have happy memories of this! I can't suggest a value for the empty bottle and box but ...
1967 A de Luze & Fils Bordeaux Saint E'milion	6/1/2008
Q: Can you tell me anything about this wine? Is it still good to drink or does it have any value? The ... A: Sorry but I wouldn't hold out any hopes for this negotiant blend from an awful vintage. It won't do ...
madeira	6/1/2008
Q: i have a bottle labelled Rutherford and co madeira est 1814 suppliers to the english court Old ... A: There's no way to date this as it's a non-vintage blend that you could replace with something ...
is this wines salable or drinkable?	6/1/2008
Q: I doubt this is worth much, if anything. Is it still drinkable? It was given to me at an estate ... A: Riojas like this Siglo last fairly well but this is now old even for one of those so I wouldn't be ...
berisford soleria 1914 rare amoroso cream sherry	5/31/2008
Q: i have read your reply to Jeff and was wondering as i also have a bottle of rare amoroso cream ... A: I'm not sure that I can add much to my reply to Jeff as old Sherries aren't in great demand ...
1979 Chateau de la Grave	5/31/2008
Q: I'm not a big bordeaux guy, but a friend was cleaning out his parent's house and found a bottle of ... A: 1979 was a large vintage of rather average wines that are now well past their best and I don't think ...
porto colheita 1952	5/30/2008
Q: i have 4 bottles of PORTO COLHEITA 1952 ENVELHECIDO EM CASCO..NIEPOORT & Ca Lda PORTO PORTUGAL ... A: Niepoort is a very fine producer of Colheitas - and Vintage Port - so these should attract ...
Wine drinkable and value?	5/30/2008
Q: It has very small black pieces floating in it. Is it well past its drinkable stage and does it have ... A: Sorry but "black pieces floating in it" is a pretty good sign that this has declined well past its ...
Moet & Chandon champagne bottle	5/29/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne - premiere cuvee - in 1969 and now want to sell the ... A: This won't be what you're hoping to hear but Champagnes that don't quote a date on the label are NV ...
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux	5/29/2008
Q: My boyfriend and I recently aquired a gift box set of 2 bottles of Baron Philippe de Rothschild ... A: I don't know a retailer near you who is offering this gift set but you could replace the bottles ...
Chianti bottle	5/28/2008
Q: I am trying to replace a large chianti bottle for a friend that was broken recently. I see that you ... A: These bottles are all made by Italian glass companies who serve the tourist market and are only ...
Value of special edition champagne	5/27/2008
Q: In August 1969 as a wedding present we received a 6 1/2 ounce bottle of Charles Heidsieck Champagne ... A: What a nice story! But I'm sorry to say that many Champagne producers offer bottles as small as ...
port	5/27/2008
Q: I read that you do not recommend this port for the long haul. What do you think the value of this ... A: Replacement of this from Sterling Cellars in NY would cost you $158.99, plus taxes, but I can't find ...
Old Pale Cream sherry	5/27/2008
Q: I was given a 1.5L bottle of Old Pale Cream Sherry many years ago, it is by: Williams and Humbert, ... A: Williams and Humbert are a highly-respected company that was founded in 1877 - so that's what this ...
port	5/26/2008
Q: I read that you do not recommend this port for the long haul. What do you think the value of this ... A: This was a generous and thoughtful present but you'll have to come back telling me where you are ...
Mouton-Cadet 1969	5/26/2008
Q: Do you think this Bottle of Wine is worth anything or not. The lable reads La Bergerie BARON ... A: I'm sorry but Mouton-Cadet is a generic brand owned by a large firm of Bordeaux merchants and ...
Value of vintage bottle of champagne?	5/25/2008
Q: I'm wondering if a bottle of champagne given to me by my grandfather on my christening day is of any ... A: I'm sorry but I think the value of this is probably just your memory of your grandfather as I can't ...
wine and champagne	5/25/2008
Q: While packing my parents household for a move, my siblings and I came across a bottle of wine and ... A: I can't see any value in the old black cat I'm afraid but the DP might be worth trying to sell if ...
Warre's 1975 port	5/25/2008
Q: I have 2 bottles of 1975 vintage Warre's port. I have been storing them up until now but I am ... A: You don't say where you live now so I can only guess you're in the UK, in which case these would ...
Port	5/24/2008
Q: I have kept several bottles of 1983 Hoopers Vintage Port and I would like to know if they have any ... A: This is only available retail in the UK for £340 per doz, plus VAT and delivery so the sale value ...
40th birthday present!	5/24/2008
Q: It is my brother, Graham's 40th birthday soon. For his 18th I bought him a bottle of 1968 Graham's ... A: I'm afraid 1968 wasn't a great year for Barolo either and I think you might find any of these rather ...
ID a wine Bordeaux	5/23/2008
Q: A friend of mine just came back from France and gave me a bottel of bordeaux. However, I have never ... A: This was a thoughtful present from your friend, but not a costly one. It was produced as a second ...
Porto Dalva	5/22/2008
Q: My farther has just passed away. He liked to collect wine etc. When going through his stuff we found ... A: Sorry about your dad. These certainly have a substantial value but that is difficult to quantify ...
Charles Heidsieck 1943	5/22/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Charles Heidsieck 1943 Champagne Finest Extra Qty - Reims - By Appointment to ... A: Although 1943 was a very good vintage this is not listed by any US merchants so I can't quote a ...
Old Wine	5/21/2008
Q: I have 2 bottles of old wine. One is a chateau pontet canet from 1943 and said Appellation Pauillac ... A: Sorry but I can't add anything as I have no experience of selling old wine in Mexico. I suggest you ...
Castellblanch Cava 1978	5/21/2008
Q: I received this bottle of champagne as a wedding gift, is it worth anything and is it still good? A: Sorry but Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine, not Champagne, that's intended for drinking within a few ...
Old Wine	5/21/2008
Q: I have 2 bottles of old wine. One is a chateau pontet canet from 1943 and said Appellation Pauillac ... A: Sorry but these are now too old to interest most collectors and I can't see much value here. But ...
quality wine	5/21/2008
Q: I note your blog concerning Pieroth. My view is that this is the only reliable company in the field ... A: I suggest you pop in to Majestic on Blackpool Road to see what they have available for tasting; I'm ...
don perignon champaign	5/20/2008
Q: i have a magnum of don perignon special edition champaign. The only information i have is from the ... A: I'm afraid this isn't thought of as a great DP and it's rare to find any in merchant stocks after so ...
champagne	5/19/2008
Q: I have 6 bottles of Dom Perignon which I was kindly given as a gfift by a satisfied Client, it is ... A: Your client must have been VERY satisfied so well done you as replacements would cost around £100 ...
wine value	5/19/2008
Q: I have a sealed bottle of Spanish claret . vintage 1953 It has Dolman Herman by Gila below then ... A: This dates from the era when anyone could make anything and label it anyway they liked - Cyprus ...
chianti	5/18/2008
Q: i have a green four foot tall chianti bottle in a basket. its label is torn off and basket it messed ... A: These fancy Chianti bottles sometimes crop up on Ebay so that's where I'd look if you want to ...
Is this going to be ok,,,	5/15/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Cellier des Dauphins Blanc de Blancs recolte 1982, I guess its not exactly ... A: I'm sorry but there is little prospect of this still being enjoyable. It comes from a large ...
price of wines and where to sell	5/13/2008
Q: i live in LONDON and i would like to sell some wines i have but i dont know where or how to go about ... A: I'm afraid selling wine takes a longer time to set up than you hope as the potential value of these ...
royal wedding wine value?	5/13/2008
Q: i have a bottle of veuve clicquot from the wedding of princess diana and prince charles. any idea ... A: I'm afraid this is now too old to interest wine enthusiasts - but it might possibly be of interest ...
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1971	5/11/2008
Q: This was a gift when our frist child was born, in 1982, it has been in the wine cellar all this ... A: I can't find any Canadian merchant listing on-line for this so I can't give an accurate figure I'm ...
Martell	5/10/2008
Q: i have a bottle of what i believe to be 100 yr cognac, It is a Martell Extra. It comes in a wooded ... A: Don't worry; I've been called worse things! This isn't their most valuable bottling I'm afraid as ...
Martell	5/10/2008
Q: i have a bottle of what i believe to be 100 yr cognac, It is a Martell Extra. It comes in a wooded ... A: I'm not Mark but I'll try to help anyway! This is a very fine Cognac and I'd like to see your ...
2006 Chevalier de Bayard Vin de Pays de l'Herault	5/10/2008
Q: I live in Kansas City, Missouri USA. I recently purchased three bottles of the subject wine for ... A: This is a Pieroth-exclusive blend that I think they recommend for early drinking, rather than ...
Mumm Cordon Rouge	5/9/2008
Q: I have a magnum of Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champage with the bin No. L12521028 on the back label. It ... A: This is now rather old for an NV Champagne that probably dates from the mid-80s - but it could still ...
Paul Masson Port	5/7/2008
Q: Ling, I was just given a bottle of Paul Masson rare souzao port cuvee no. 301S. Though not ... A: This is a popular sweetened Californian wine and I see no obvious reason why this shouldn't be ...
wine value	5/7/2008
Q: I live in Bay City, Michigan, United States of America Yes, I would consider selling them, I only ... A: Your best bet would probably be to approach WineCommune as small lots are difficult to sell, ...
champagne pommery	5/7/2008
Q: I wonder if you may be able to offer some advise on the following wine and champagne. I would like ... A: This is Pommery's de luxe blend and from a good year but I doubt if anything would be gained by ...
castellani wine	5/6/2008
Q: I have a 1969 castellani chianti wine made in italy - the label says colli senesi poggibonsi, tenuta ... A: I'm afraid even a top Chianti would be in serious decline after so long and wouldn't have ...
quality wine	5/5/2008
Q: I note your blog concerning Pieroth. My view is that this is the only reliable company in the field ... A: This is an international site, not my personal blog, but I'm glad to hear you like Pieroth's ...
port valuation please	5/5/2008
Q: I have a 6 bottle boxed collection of premium vintage port that also has 6 A4 sized framed pictures ... A: There are four possible auctioneers in Australia who might be able to help; Langton's are probably ...
port valuation please	5/4/2008
Q: I have a 6 bottle boxed collection of premium vintage port that also has 6 A4 sized framed pictures ... A: You could replace this in Australia for about USD290 but I'd need to know where you are before I ...
chinati	5/2/2008
Q: i have a4ft.tall bottle of chianti wine from the early 40,s it,s shape is somewhat bafflingit is ... A: I'm sorry but fancy bottles of Chianti are notorious tourist souvenirs and they are never intended ...
Wine memorabilia	5/2/2008
Q: Could I ask you if you have any information on how I would get a value for a bottle of wine I have ... A: You could replace this with a bottle from a reputable shipper and at a UK merchant for about £10 + ...
port	5/1/2008
Q: David, Thirteen months after I wrote you asking about the chances of a 1937 Hooper’s Port being fit ... A: I'd be surprised if there was much difference between this and the old Hooper as both were only ...
1978 chateau La Tour Blanche	4/28/2008
Q: This is not your Sauterne. It is from Medoc, and says bordeaux red wine. Is it any good? What is ... A: This La Tour Blanche was forced to drop the "La" with effect from the 1991 vintage because of ...
World Cup Rugby 1991	4/26/2008
Q: I have an unopened bottle of Bordeaux, commemorating the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Would you have any ... A: I'm afraid commemorative bottlings are seldom worth keeping this long but I can't tell you much ...
How much wine to buy for a wedding?	4/25/2008
Q: Our daughter is getting married in 4 weeks and we have selected a Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and ... A: The merchant has it about right to my mind, but just be sure the caterer's bartender doesn't try to ...
How much wine to buy for a wedding?	4/24/2008
Q: Our daughter is getting married in 4 weeks and we have selected a Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and ... A: You might like to think about adding a fizz for the toasts - such as a Cava or New Zealand sparkler ...
wine value	4/24/2008
Q: While moving I found a bottle of 1987 Chateau Mille-Secousses Bordeaux brought back from Paris 20 ... A: Mille-Secousses is a fairly ordinary Bordeaux Superieur made in Bourg from 70% Merlot, 25% Cab Sauv ...
Constantinos port	4/23/2008
Q: I live in Suffolk in England and have a single bottle of Constantinos Port from 1945. The label las ... A: This is indeed a very famous Port vintage and the best wines can sell for over £500 each. However, ...
rouyer guillet cognac	4/22/2008
Q: Ihave an unopened bottle of Rouyer Guillet Cognac.... the label indicates vintage 1865.... I ... A: Old Cognac always has an appeal to collectors so your bottle could be fairly valuable. However I ...
Monnet V.S. Cognac	4/22/2008
Q: S. Cognac from a friend who obtained them from a relative who had a Liquor Store that closed. I ... A: I'll still have to pass on a valuation for this I'm afraid as I can't find a US retailer listing for ...
2 bottles from 1923!	4/22/2008
Q: I have been give today two bottles. One is Veuve Cliquot from 1923. Above label it says - By ... A: I'm afraid these are too old to interest most wine collectors but it might be worth taking them with ...
wine value	4/22/2008
Q: I have two bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996 and was hoping to find out the value of the ... A: Current replacement costs in the UK are around £225 each, DP and inclusive of VAT so these are worth ...
wine value	4/21/2008
Q: I have two bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996 and was hoping to find out the value of the ... A: This is a fine wine that's still a decade short of maturity so I think patience is the order of the ...
moet & chandon 1964	4/21/2008
Q: i have a bottle of moet & chandon of the year 1964 brut imperial. can you Tel me if its ok for ... A: This is now very old for standard Vintage Champagne, but this was a superb vintage and it may still ...
chateau du tariquet	4/21/2008
Q: ihave a large green bulb shaped bottle of this cognac in my possession and i am just wondering - ... A: I can't help regarding the sales possibilities of this - or its potential value - because you ...
Sourcing Hooper's Port	4/21/2008
Q: I have finished the last of my 1997 Hooper's Port. As my mother in law celebrates her 97th birthday ... A: I can't find a source for that Hooper but assumming £20 would be your limit then this is probably ...
Sourcing Hooper's Port	4/20/2008
Q: I have finished the last of my 1997 Hooper's Port. As my mother in law celebrates her 97th birthday ... A: I can't help you to source Ports, or anything else, until you come back telling me where you are. ...
grand vin de chateau latour	4/20/2008
Q: david i have a bottle of the above - premier grand cru class - pauillac medoc 1958. is it worth ... A: This is worth about £375 + vat because that's what it would cost you to buy another from a merchant. ...
Valuation of single bottle	4/19/2008
Q: I have an inherited bottle of Chateau Latour Premier Grand Cru Classe 1956 Appelation Pauillac ... A: I'm afraid 1956 was one of the worst vintages ever in Bordeaux so your bottle would only have a ...
bollinger	4/18/2008
Q: i am from the north east area of england and would like your expert opinion on a bottle of 1975 ... A: I'm sorry but this is very difficult to value as it has long-since vanished from merchants' shelves ...
port est value	4/18/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Hardy's vintage port "The Lone Sailor Port"as tribute to Jon Sanders epic lone ... A: You might like to look here: http://www.sterlingwine.com.au/searchhistoric.php?start=S But I can't ...
Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port	4/16/2008
Q: I have a magnum of Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port, dated 1969 and bottled in Oporto. I live in ... A: I'm afraid this will be over the hill and some way down the other side after so long. But it could ...
2 wines from Portugal	4/16/2008
Q: I sent you a question yesterday about a Malmse Solera 1863, and Leacock's Old East India Verdelho - ... A: I'm afraid I can't suggest a realistic valuation for these old Madeiras myself but these people in ...
Poderi Scanavino Barolo 1983 3 ltr on iron server/wine cage	4/15/2008
Q: We have the above bottle of wine, it is in a iron wine server, the label is slightly worn and the ... A: I'm sorry that you have had to wait for a reply but I had hoped that one of my colleagues would ...
j g monnet	4/15/2008
Q: s century grand fine champange 100 years old to the front to the base the lable reads j g monnet ... A: This is a fine brandy from the Champagne district of Cognac, which has no connection with the fizz! ...
1994 philippe rothschild graves	4/15/2008
Q: I live in northern New Jersey. Do you have any idea of the price of this bottle of wine? A: I can't give you an accurate figure I'm afraid but as you could buy a chateau-bottled '94 Graves for ...
1943 Vueve Clicquot Ponsardin	4/14/2008
Q: I'm from Central Florida and we have a unopened bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1943 Brut ... A: I'm afraid I can't see any value in this as it is many years past its best. But I suppose you ...
old wine values	4/13/2008
Q: David, here is a list of the wines I have. 1982 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru 6 bottles ... A: All reputable auction houses will want to indicate the provenance when they catalogue these wines ...
Vin de Constance - Question	4/13/2008
Q: I have 3 boxed bottles of Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1994 which I am happy to keep for myself ... A: Assuming these are 50cls, I think they might fetch £20/25 each at auction but J Straker Chadwick's ...
Monnet V.S. Cognac	4/13/2008
Q: S. Cognac from a friend who obtained them from a relative who had a Liquor Store that closed. I ... A: I assume from the ATF strips that you are in the US, in which case it will be difficult for you to ...
Moet Chandon Champagne	4/13/2008
Q: I have a bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne that I found. The information on the bottle is as ... A: This is a non-vintage wine so there's no way to identify the bottling date I'm afraid. It doesn't ...
old wine values	4/12/2008
Q: I just realized you meant where in Florida the wine are, not the name of the facility. Sorry! I'm in ... A: Don't worry; "Valgard" and "Florida" was enough for Google to tell me what I wanted to know! I've ...
old wine values	4/12/2008
Q: David, here is a list of the wines I have. 1982 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru 6 bottles ... A: I'm sorry to have left you waiting but this collection is by some distance the best and most ...
1959 Bordeaux	4/12/2008
Q: Ling. I have a 1959 Bordeaux from Les Caves Maxim's in Paris. Is this wine still drinkable or is ... A: I'm sorry but I really did hope for your sake that this would have been a First Growth and therefore ...
1959 Bordeaux	4/11/2008
Q: Ling. I have a 1959 Bordeaux from Les Caves Maxim's in Paris. Is this wine still drinkable or is ... A: 1959 is a famous vintage for Bordeaux so it's just possible that your wine will be oustanding and ...
Any value to old wines?	4/11/2008
Q: I inherited a lot of french wine. They are mostly 1990 Burgundies, premier, grand and first crus, ... A: I'd be happy to run an eye over your list if you want but I can tell you now that there are really ...
Beaujolais	4/11/2008
Q: David- My wife @I traveled in France in 1982. We brought back a bottle of 1980 Beaujolais Reserve ... A: St Amour is one of the better areas in Beaujolais and is recogised by Cru status for its wines so ...
how good the port	4/10/2008
Q: i have a chance to purchase a bottle of Royal oporto vintage 1963 it has been kept in the right ... A: I'd walk away from that Royal Oporto - or run (!) - as this is by some distance the worst '63 you ...
1959 medoc	4/9/2008
Q: David, My Mom use to work in one of the Catskill resorts bartending for 38 years has recently passed ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. And I'm afraid I can't see any value in this bottle as it ...
Rothschild	4/7/2008
Q: I have two bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild numbers as follow: 174392 and 175081. Are they of ... A: I'm afraid 1967 was a very poor vintage and your Moutons will now be well past their best so you ...
Paul Masson - Rare Souzao Port, made in CA	4/6/2008
Q: While this might not be technically considered a port, I drank this wine a couple times as a kid ... A: One merchant I know of who isn't very far away from you is this store in Salem: ...
1996 Morey St Denis	4/5/2008
Q: I was given a bottle of 1996 Eduard Bryczek Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Cuvée du Pape Jean-Paul II as a ... A: Dom Georges Bryczek is a tiny producer with a reputation for wines that mature well - I assume ...
1979 grand vin chateua latour	4/3/2008
Q: recent gift from my friend and was wondering since it wasnt a spectacular year if the wine will ... A: All '79s are a gamble after this time, especially the Cab-Sauv-based Medocs because this vintage was ...
Are these still good?	3/31/2008
Q: I don't know much about wine, but I found three bottles of wine that I had forgotten about; A ... A: These aren't wines made for ageing so I'm afraid they may all be past their best by now unless they ...
Cognac valuation	3/31/2008
Q: I am based in London, UK. Many thanks Simon *** Hi Simon, I can only answer you if you tell me ... A: This may help with regard to replacement cost in the UK: ...
Mateus Wine	3/30/2008
Q: I have a very old bottle of Mateus Rose. I have had it for about 20 years but not really sure of ... A: But I'm afraid the news about you wine isn't good: 1: This is a commercial blend produced in vast ...
Rare Cognac	3/28/2008
Q: I am in posssesion of a 4/5 quart of COGNAC, Prince Hubert de POLIGNAC, RESERVE PERSONNELLE DU ... A: I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to realise any value from this as private sales of alcohol ...
Delbeck Champagne 1943	3/28/2008
Q: Sorry I didn't know how to add this on to my original question and your answer. I am in the UK and ... A: Delbeck may not have stated quantities on their labels until it became mandatory later - I should ...
13 bottles of wine 1961-1971 - Need advice	3/27/2008
Q: Hope you can help with this. I acquired a large lot of wines from an estate sale. With a little ... A: I was afraid you might be in the US as this is one of the few countries where the laws prevent the ...
13 bottles of wine 1961-1971 - Need advice	3/26/2008
Q: Hope you can help with this. I acquired a large lot of wines from an estate sale. With a little ... A: Wines of these ages represent a very considerable risk and I only see significant value in the '64 ...
Lindemans Jackie Chan	3/26/2008
Q: not sure if you are able to help me but here goes...I have a bottle of Lindemans Jackie Chan Reserve ... A: I'm sorry but I don't do questions about Australian wines as I lack the detailed experience to be ...
DP 66	3/24/2008
Q: I have a Don Perignon 66 cellared. How long should it last, when should I drink it by? A: Lucky you! This is an excellent DP but even this won't last for ever, even if your cellar is cool, ...
I have a Magnum of 1964 Moet and Chandon. Do you have any idea what it will be worth to sell?	3/24/2008
Q: Come back with that information and I'll try to help more if you want." My next question is - 'Why ... A: Simply because without knowing where you are I could only take a world view - and private sale of ...
Moet & Chandon Champagne	3/24/2008
Q: I have a Magnum of 1964 Moet and Chandon. Do you have any idea what it will be worth to sell? Thank ... A: I'm glad you're in the UK as it's much easier to sell wine here than in some other countries! This ...
Moet & Chandon Champagne	3/24/2008
Q: I have a Magnum of 1964 Moet and Chandon. Do you have any idea what it will be worth to sell? Thank ... A: This is a famous vintage so your mag could be worth as much as $400 - or more if it's Moet's Dom ...
Champagne	3/24/2008
Q: Hope you are ok. I have a botle of 1959 Dry Imperial Moet & Chandon in good condition, and a botle ... A: This is a famous vintage and these bottles would cost you £300 or more each to replace, plus VAT. So ...
valuation - Camus Napoleon Cognac	3/23/2008
Q: I live in Prescott Arizona. I have a bottle of Camus Napoleon Cognac. It is identified as No. ... A: This is a fine Cognac from a famous family firm and I think it would probably cost around $75/100 to ...
Faustino I	3/23/2008
Q: Preferably from the year I was born - 1974... I can find some from 1970, 1964 and 1993. Then the ... A: You didn't choose a very good birth year if you have a particular love for Rioja and I think you'd ...
Tall chianti in a basket	3/23/2008
Q: I have two bottles and wonder if they are of any value and if they are better witth age? The first ... A: Chianti doesn't improve much with age I'm afraid and is usually at its best within five years of the ...
old wine	3/23/2008
Q: I found an old unopened bottle of wine that was my grandfathers. The label reads Sauternes.. 1947 ... A: Although 1947 is a famous Sauternes vintage, only the very top wines will still be drinkable after ...
Quinta Do Noval 1970 Vintage Port/bottled in 1972 product of Portugal	3/22/2008
Q: i would like a little information if you have it on this particular bottle of port.We found it ... A: What a lovely discovery! I hope you like Port and Cropwell Bishop Stilton as much as your husband ...
Collingwood Premiership Port	3/22/2008
Q: i have a Collingwood Football Club 1990 Premiership Port its unopened and has a picture of the team ... A: No, I'm not Australian and I'm afraid your bottle isn't Port either as that only comes from ...
Open Cognac Storage	3/22/2008
Q: Does Cognac go bad once the bottle is open? On