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About Paul Wagner
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Wines of the world, wine a food matching, wine and food service questions. I currently teach Wine courses at Napa Valley College, am an international wine judge, written many articles for publication, and have been a guest speaker at way too many wine conferences to remember. 25 years in the business. With Liz Thach and Janeen Olsen, I authored the definitive book on wine marketing: Wine Marketing & Sales, Strategies for a Saturated Market by The Wine Appreciation Guild, which won the Gourmand International Award in 2008 for the best wine book for professionals!

   

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SubjectDate Asked

importing11/19/2009
  Q: was curious if you could help me with this question. I am thinking about going into wine importing. ...
  A: This is a hugely complicated question. I won't really answer it, so much as add more questions to ...
are these wines worth anything11/19/2009
  Q: i came across 2 old bottles of wine 1 is in a green bottle and says mark depose Greek wine on a ...
  A: These are both wines that were originally made for relatively early drinking--within a few years of ...
Jimenez Gonzales Hnos Sherry11/18/2009
  Q: I assume the same ananlysis (50$) would be true for a 1918 bottle of golden creme sherry with 50 ...
  A: With wines this old, the storage conditions and fill levels really come into play, but yes, I think ...
1985 Moet & Chandon - Dom Perignon11/17/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of a 1985 Dom Perignon, and i read that it has a drink date of 1990 to 2005, I ...
  A: This is not a situation where the wine suddenly becomes undrinkable. This bottle still might be ...
Dom Perignon Champagne 198511/15/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (Epernay) 1985, the bottle is not marked "Vintage" I would ...
  A: Your bottle is a vintage dated bottle--when a Champagne house puts the year of the harvest on the ...
Wine Distributor11/4/2009
  Q: I am interested in becoming a wine distributor in Washington state and really don't have any idea ...
  A: It's a major undertaking, that's for sure. THe first step is that you will have to apply for a ...
Flavors in Wine11/3/2009
  Q: Paul - many reviews of different Cabernet's read " with wild strawberry and toasty caramel aromas" ...
  A: This is a great question, and really gets to the heart of the problem with a lot of wine writing! ...
1976 vintage Perrier and Jouet Champagne11/3/2009
  Q: I found a bottle of this in my granfather's basement. What would the value be?
  A: I am afraid that even the best Champagnes start to show their age after twenty years or so...and ...
wine bottle11/2/2009
  Q: I own a bottle of VINO TOSCANO DANTE wine in a 3 liter long neck bottle which stands 45 inches tall. ...
  A: You are right to question the drinkability of this bottle. These tall bottles were made as ...
Der Lachs Original Danziger Goldwasser11/1/2009
  Q: Twelve years ago on our 50th Anniversary, our daughter brought us a partially used bottle of Der ...
  A: Here is some info from their website: Sometimes only gold will do: "Der Lachs" - Original Danziger ...
Pierre jouet champagne11/1/2009
  Q: I own one of the millineum jerabo (sp?) hand painted in gold Pierre Jouet bottles-my bottle is ...
  A: I was involved in the initial marketing campaign for these bottles! The cost in 2000 was $2000, and ...
apraising this whiskey10/31/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of unopened bottle of Old Granddad whiskey , made in 1917 not bottled until 1932 ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle. The ...
Champagne10/30/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 1988.It says Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1988. It's been in ...
  A: THis is a great wine, but it is getting on in years. If it has been stored in a cool, dark place, ...
Old Wine10/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of wine my late Grandfather had and am now curious about its origin. The labels ...
  A: I am sorry, but this wine isn't really a keeper. It was intended to be drunk within ten years of ...
TALL WINE BOTTLE10/28/2009
  Q: I HAVE A TALL WINE BOTTLE WITH THE WINE IN IT, THE LABEL READS CASTELLO BRAND -IMPORTED FROM ITALY ...
  A: It is tough to put a value on these bottles. They were produced in huge numbers by various wine ...
MARTEAU Crown Reserve10/27/2009
  Q: "I have a bottle of MARTEAU Crown Reserve Bordeaux Blanc. 1962 / And a bottle of MARTEAU Crown ...
  A: I am afraid I have sad news for you--these wines were never made this long, and they are well past ...
wine names10/27/2009
  Q: would you kindly suggest some wines that have english names or history,about twenty of them.thanks.
  A: There certainly many wine names with an English connections. In Europe you will find: Grahams ...
Penfolds bin 389 cab shiraz‏10/27/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Penfolds bin 389 cab shiraz‏ Vintage 1998 and was wondering what it would ...
  A: This was a nice wine when released, but it really wasn't meant to age this long. Has it been stored ...
Paul Masson10/26/2009
  Q: I recently received a bottle of Paul Masson rare cream sherry. How much is it worth?
  A: This is a little bit strange--because the wine is wonderful: rich, sweet, and very complex. But ...
6 foot chianti bottle of wine10/26/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you know of a 6 foot chianti bottle of wine that is at least 20 years old. I ...
  A: It is tough to put a value on these bottles. They were produced in huge numbers by various wine ...
How to's of Wine Distribution10/24/2009
  Q: In addendum to Danna's question of how to successfully distribute wine, where does one gain access ...
  A: To be a distributor, you need to be licensed in the state in which you are doing business, so you ...
vintage wine value10/24/2009
  Q: I have one bottle of 1964 Brilliante with "Bodegas Billainas Haro" on the lead cap seal. The label ...
  A: This is an old-style white wine from the Rioja region of Spain. I am afraid that it is well past ...
Old bottle of sherry collectable?10/24/2009
  Q: i have been clearing out my kitchen and come across an old bottle of sherry i was gifted by a ...
  A: this might be quite a tasty bottle of wine, but I don't think it would have a high value at auction. ...
online oenology courses/california10/24/2009
  Q: Is there a Vesta - like online course available here in California? I need direction. Thanks for ...
  A: There is no on-line oenology course that I know of--UC Davis has asked me to help them create a ...
re: Value if any on Bottle of Wine10/23/2009
  Q: My next door neighbor was a wine distributor in the 70's and I was fortunate enough to receive ...
  A: I don't have great news for you. This was a nice enough wine when it was released, but it was never ...
Florida winebroker10/23/2009
  Q: I have been a wine broker in the past under a company. I am interested in being a distributor/broker ...
  A: To import and distribute wine in Florida, someone will need to legally import the wine into the ...
champagne10/22/2009
  Q: My husband has been given a bottle of champagne as a gift and we are wondering if it has any ...
  A: This was not a wine made for long term aging. There is no connection to Lafite Rothschild, this is ...
is this wine still good10/21/2009
  Q: i have many old bottles of wine that have been bought or given to me over the last 10 or so years. ...
  A: Sorry for the delay--I was traveling with VInitaly USA, the big Italian wine trade tasting! This ...
Old bottle of St. Michel Aperitif10/18/2009
  Q: I have in my cellar what seems to be a very old bottle of Aperitif and I would like to know if it ...
  A: This is an aperitif wine from the Loire Valley in France, nadde from the Chenin Blanc grape. It is ...
Champagne and Wine10/17/2009
  Q: I have come upon three bottles of presumably old champagne, these include: An undated Paul Masson ...
  A: These were all pleasant wines when they were released, but never intended for long term aging. By ...
value champagne10/17/2009
  Q: I wanted to know the value of a bottle of Champagne Charles Heidsieck 1937 reserva a la Wehrmacht. ...
  A: A\I am sorry, but as a wine, this has no value. It was made to be drunk at least fifty years ago, ...
bolla valpolicella wine 198510/16/2009
  Q: I was just bdgiven a bottle of Bolla Valpolicella wine, bottled in Italy. The label says vendemmia ...
  A: This was a nice wine when it was bottled, but Valpolicella is a lighter style red wine that is meant ...
Importing Wine10/15/2009
  Q: I am looking for information regarding importing Italian wine to the US using an ...
  A: one way or the other, you will need an importer or import license to get your wine into the USA. ...
Chianti bottle10/13/2009
  Q: are they still made today, where would I be able to buy them either new or old, and what is the ...
  A: Those tall Chianti bottles, often wrapped with raffia around the bottom, were never intended for ...
Sandeman Port10/9/2009
  Q: I was given a bottle of Sandeman Partners Finest Old Port as a gift back in 1981. It seems to be ...
  A: George Sandeman is a friend of mine, and I have worked with the brand for years in the past. I've ...
1974 Pontet-Latour10/8/2009
  Q: Looking for information on a bottle of 1974 Pontet-Latour Bordeaux Red Wine Good?
  A: Not good. Sorry. The name manages to combine two, much more famous chateaux: Pontet Canet, and ...
1994 pinot noir - vincon vracea10/8/2009
  Q: is this a good wine and is it drinkable NOW
  A: Romania has made some good wines over the years, but Pinot Noir is one of the toughest of all to ...
Red Wine10/7/2009
  Q: I have been given an 1988 150cl bottle of French red wine and wondered if it is likely to be any ...
  A: This could be an interesting wine. Cahors is a wine region near Bordeaux where the traditional ...
red wine10/5/2009
  Q: Mr. Wagner. I have a few bottles of Chateauneuf du pape Cruse. Please tell me value and ...
  A: Chateauneuf du Pape is a red wine from the Rhone River valley of France, based on a collection of ...
wines10/4/2009
  Q: I have three bottles I would like information and value on. 1) Ambassador Wines, 1988 Burg Layer ...
  A: These are all a bit long in the tooth by now. They were never really meant to be saved this long, ...
cognac10/4/2009
  Q: i have a remy martin 250 year anniversity bottle 1724-1974, limited production bouteille # 5626 ...
  A: I am afraid that I don't drink or collect Cognac, but thank you for offering! I think your best bet ...
white burgundy10/3/2009
  Q: I am asking this time about the 2 burgundys that i talked about in previous emails. As mentioned, ...
  A: Bear in mind that these are two wines that both source fruit from larger areas. I don't think anyone ...
Cresta Blanca Winery crates10/3/2009
  Q: Wagner! I am not sure if I am asking this in the right category, if so please forgive me! :) We ...
  A: I had one of those crates as well--and built it into the interior of my sailboat! Cresta Blanca ...
Is this Chateau Lafite Rothschild drinkable?10/1/2009
  Q: I was recently given this 1970 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild and was wondering if it is still ...
  A: You could certainly take this to a restaurant--they sure won't have a bottle of this on the list! ...
Is this Chateau Lafite Rothschild drinkable?10/1/2009
  Q: I was recently given this 1970 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild and was wondering if it is still ...
  A: It all depends on the storage conditions. This is a great wine, and if it was stored properly, it ...
kenwood9/29/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of kenwood cab 1983 Sonoma valley, I was thinking about opening it, is it the right ...
  A: 1983 isn't a great year, so this wine should really be opened in the next couple of years. The ...
Old wine9/28/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of wine one is from 1959 Spanish burgundy red table wine produced and bottled in ...
  A: Sadly, these wines were never meant to be aged for 40 years or more. They were well made table ...
Champagne shelf life9/27/2009
  Q: I work in the wine department of a mass merchandise grocery retailer. The department has a small ...
  A: There are three great enemies of wine as it ages: heat, light, and oxygen. In your case, two of ...
Champagne value9/27/2009
  Q: I have a boxed bottle of Pommery Vintage Brut Millesime Brut Vintage 1987. Additionally it was ...
  A: The additional labeling on this bottle doesn't really increase its value--fans of the Tour aren't ...
1st vs 5th growths and collections9/25/2009
  Q: I am confused about what exactly the 1st growth (bordeaux) is and waht it stands for. I've read the ...
  A: This is a GREAT bunch of questions--and I'll do my best to answer them all. in 1855, the wines of ...
German Wine ???9/25/2009
  Q: My parents are cleaning out there liquor cabinet and I have 'won' the unwanted bottles! ...
  A: This is a special wine made for the holidays--and never intended to age beyond a year or so. I am ...
Has my wine lost all of it's value?9/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1987 bottle of marilyn merlot. it was stored improperly and the cork dried out. when it ...
  A: As wine, this bottle has lost any value it had when the cork dried out and the bottle started ...
Champagne9/16/2009
  Q: I have been generously donated a bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne - Cuvée Dom Pérignon Vintage ...
  A: This is a wonderful bottle of wine, and I concur with the estimate of its value. It is now ...
about wine...9/14/2009
  Q: Is it right to smell wine before drinking? If yes...what is the rationale behind it? Thank you
  A: yes, that is true. Most of what we describe in our sense of taste comes from what we smell, and so ...
champagne9/13/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of bollinger grande annee 1982 75cl nm 2433 362 is on the bottle, it was given to me ...
  A: This wine was released in about 1986, which is when I think you probably received it. It is now ...
kopke port9/13/2009
  Q: I found a bottle of kopke port, in a war shelter. It is still in an intact box ( cardboard) and ...
  A: This is not a famous brand of port, and from what you describe, it is also not vintage dated. With ...
1971 wine9/11/2009
  Q: could you please tell me if the following wine is of any value? Monopoles Alfred Rothschild Grand ...
  A: This was a lovely wine in 1973, but it is certainly well past its prime now. It will tired and old, ...
2004 St. Emilion9/9/2009
  Q: When will the minor chateaux of St. Emilion 2004 be ready to drink?
  A: Depending on the chateaux, I think most of these wines will be drinking well in the near ...
1974 Wolf Blass Longhorne shiraz8/28/2009
  Q: I have 3 bottles of the 1974 Wolf Blass Longhorne Creek - Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, ...
  A: This is pretty good wine, but it is also really pushing the edges of age by now. WHile I think you ...
Wine found in cupboard8/27/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me about a bottle of wine I found in dusty cupboard after the death of my ...
  A: This is a slightly sweet sparkling wine (not from the Champagne region, but from the Loire) that was ...
champagne valuation8/25/2009
  Q: Can you value 3 bottles of champagne for us please, Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 1988 in green ...
  A: These are all lovely wines, but they are getting a bit on in years. If they have been stored in ...
1991 v. Sattui Cab Mario Reserve-save or drink8/25/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of V. SATTUI Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Mario's Reserve Stock 1991 that I have ...
  A: So when is your anniversary? It's a nice bottle of wine, and should last a few more years, anyway. ...
Dulva 1970 port8/24/2009
  Q: I have been told that 1970 is a really good year and i am looking to sell these now due to financial ...
  A: YOu are right, 1970 was a great year for Vintage Port. But Dulva is not a famous producer, and that ...
Dry Don Sherry8/17/2009
  Q: We have one opened and one unopened bottle of Dry Don Sherry that have "FOR U.S. FORCES ONLY" at the ...
  A: This is a product that is made by Sandeman--one of the great old brands in the business. It's a ...
wine value8/17/2009
  Q: langenlonsheimer sonnenborn, it is a Kabinett.Nahe and was produced and bottled in Germany. It is ...
  A: The Pieroth wines are not sold in the open market, and as a result, they don't have much value ...
value of found wine8/16/2009
  Q: I've acquired an eleven ounce bottle of unopened 1942 Sirvase Muy Frio. Produced and bottled by ...
  A: this is a relic from a bygone era--back when wineries labeled their wines with the names of other ...
1986 Falcon Crest Chardenny8/15/2009
  Q: How much would this bottle be worth today and where would I be able to sell it? Thank You Cathy
  A: Sadly, this wine was never meant to age this long. It is tired, faded, and won't have any value on ...
Vintage Madeira8/15/2009
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of Henriques and Henriques Madeira Selected Malmsey (Grand ...
  A: Henriques and Henriques is the best known producer in Madeira and makes some lovey wines. And ...
Wine price8/13/2009
  Q: What is the value of a 5 liter bottle of Chinati classico riserva Melini 1969 ?
  A: These wines were generally not made for such long term aging, and I worry that this wine is well ...
Wine bottle Dimensions8/12/2009
  Q: the answer you gave came very close to what I also found myself in research. But i still need ...
  A: There are different dimensions depending on the style of the bottle. Here is a link to a bottle ...
valuation on wine8/10/2009
  Q: could you please tell me if the following wines are of any value? 1994 santa cristina 12.5%vol ...
  A: Bolla is the producer here. And while they are not famous for their Amarone, it is quite good wine. ...
valuation on wine8/10/2009
  Q: could you please tell me if the following wines are of any value? 1994 santa cristina 12.5%vol ...
  A: The Santa Cristina is an inexpensive wine from Antinori in Tuscany and may not be worth much, but ...
Moet 1971 Dry Imperial8/6/2009
  Q: I recently acquired a half bottle of the above from an elderly neighbor. He passed on recently and I ...
  A: You are right to be concerned. This bottle was never made to age, but to drink within a few years ...
Flavored wine7/28/2009
  Q: Were can I find info on "Haight Ashberry Herbal Quencher"? It is a flavored Wine Product by Thick ...
  A: This is an odd one. The only reference I can find to this flavor is not a beverage, but a kind of ...
italia marchio nazionale7/27/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of red wine in a 4.5 foot bottle of a fish with a long mouth. the label around the ...
  A: This kind of bottle was created by the winery as a merchandising sample for display in restaurants. ...
Bordeaux7/27/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Bordeaux Montroussant from 1981. bottled by A.de Luze & Fils. nr. 096059 Can you ...
  A: This is not a famous chateau---nor is it a classified growth. And 1981 was a good year, but not a ...
Effects from drinking wine.7/26/2009
  Q: I am going to attend a music festival.If I drank one whole bottle of wine,what effect would this ...
  A: Wine is about 13-14% alcohol by volume, so if you drank a full bottle of wine it would have the same ...
Wines worth Keeping?7/26/2009
  Q: Was wondering if any of the following wines were worth keeping/drinking and if not drinkable, do ...
  A: I would break these wines into two categories: 1. Drink right now because they aren't getting any ...
Question on wine from Slovenia7/12/2009
  Q: so that I could try and purchase some more. I took a photo of the bottle, but it has not come out ...
  A: I can't read the whole name in your photo...but yes, the brand name is the name across the top of ...
Question on wine from Slovenia7/12/2009
  Q: so that I could try and purchase some more. I took a photo of the bottle, but it has not come out ...
  A: This is a wine from the Istrian region of Slovenian--the region just south of Trieste on the ...
Paul Masson Cuvee No 001c7/12/2009
  Q: I have 2 unopened bottles of Paul Masson wine in a bookcase container. One of them is Paul Masson ...
  A: This is lovely stuff, and it should still be in fine condition. Masson never dated these wines, ...
Stradivari liquor7/11/2009
  Q: My auntie recently found a 35 year old bottle of Stradivari liquor by the Cinzano Co. in her ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
about a bottle of wine in 19717/4/2009
  Q: I was given a bottle of Grand Vin of Chateau latour 1971 what is it worth?
  A: This is a great wine, from a good vintage, and at auction I have seen these bottles sell for between ...
1988 Sassicaia7/3/2009
  Q: I have read that the oft-heralded 1988 Sassicaia is in decline. I have a bottle that I'm planning to ...
  A: As wines age, they lose some of their initial bright fruit, but gain in complexity. The texture ...
Portugese wine7/2/2009
  Q: We recently got a present of a box of Portuguese wine,lying on its side with a real cork and not a ...
  A: I think the wine should be fine. Natural corks last up to twenty-five years, so the cork isn't a ...
vandermeulen-decannierre6/30/2009
  Q: My grand father is J.VANDERMEULEN from Ostende I live now in Palma de Mallorca Spain and would like ...
  A: These days, the competition in the marketplace is quite fierce. In fact, there are more than 60,000 ...
Russian Rose Champagne6/30/2009
  Q: I was given for my wedding a Russian Rosé Champagne in 1990. Never opened and it was stored for most ...
  A: Russian sparkling wines are a whole different world from the French. They are generally much ...
old bottle of champagne6/22/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne given to my parents on their wedding day in 1947. Wondering if it is ...
  A: I am sorry to say that this wine was never meant for long-term aging. Even the best sparkling wines ...
Dom Perignon and Piper Champagne value6/11/2009
  Q: I purchased a house 10 years ago. There was a lot of wine in the basement and I have since consumed ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. A full-sized bottle of bubbly is 24.7 fluid ounces, or just about what it says ...
Dom Perignon and Piper Champagne value6/9/2009
  Q: I purchased a house 10 years ago. There was a lot of wine in the basement and I have since consumed ...
  A: Both of these wines are pretty old--even the best Champagnes start showing their age after 25 years, ...
Chateau De Rouffiac (France)6/9/2009
  Q: I have a question about this wine. It is unopened year 1970 and was given as a gift. I have ...
  A: I don't think that the label will help. The real question is the storage of the bottle...and the ...
Brookside winery6/9/2009
  Q: In the mid to late 1960's while stationed in San Diego I enjoyed Black Velvet from Brookside winery. ...
  A: I don't think Beatrice Foods is interested in the wine business...but thanks for the kind words. ...
Chateau De Rouffiac (France)6/9/2009
  Q: I have a question about this wine. It is unopened year 1970 and was given as a gift. I have ...
  A: You may be looking in all the wrong places. This is a small chateau in St. Emilion that is not ...
Wine value6/8/2009
  Q: my dad and I have been cleaning out his wine cabinet and have come across a few bottles of port. He ...
  A: These may not have been stored in ideal conditions, but they are probably still pretty nice wines. ...
1939 GH Mumm & Co Champagne6/7/2009
  Q: Please let me know if this bottle from my dead mother's cupboard is worth anything...mom put masking ...
  A: I am sorry, but this wine was never intended to age this long. Even great Champagnes stored in ...
Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild 1981 Paulllac6/7/2009
  Q: Is this wine drinkable anymore? If it is, what's the value of this wine per bottle?
  A: This is a nice wine from a nice vintage, but it really is getting on in years. Unless it has been ...
Wine Value6/6/2009
  Q: Looking for value on the 2 following Wines 1. 1971 Chateau-haut-brion dordeaux wine -monseur henry ...
  A: This is one of the questions that is quite complicated. The wines are good--the first is a great ...
rare cream sherry6/5/2009
  Q: was wondering if iys still good and could it be wort some money thank you lloyd
  A: This is lovely stuff, and it should still be in fine condition. Masson never dated these wines, ...
Chianti in a genie bottle?6/3/2009
  Q: My husband recently found a unique bottle of Gori Gori Chianti while cleaning out a deceased ...
  A: I am afraid I don't have good news for you. These bottles were made by the thousands as display ...
Wines found with no bottling date6/3/2009
  Q: Paul, I recently aquired some wines my parents found in their home, stored in a cool/place, could ...
  A: This is a real range of wines! First of all, the good news. The Cream Sherry is probably in great ...
Paul Masson Rare Souzao Port6/3/2009
  Q: I have been given a bottle of Paul Masson Rare Souzao Port with the label Cuvee 301S. I was ...
  A: This is lovely stuff, and it should still be in fine condition. Masson never dated these wines, ...
Estimated value of a bottle of wine6/3/2009
  Q: I recently acquired a bottle of 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon, KENWOOD Artist Series to add to my ...
  A: This is a pretty nice bottle of wine, and if it has been stored properly, I would estimate its value ...
liquor called "spirits"5/28/2009
  Q: Why is Liquor called spirits? Where did this derive from?
  A: I had dinner tonight with two Master Sommeliers, one Master of WIne, and and editor of Bon Appetit ...
estimate5/26/2009
  Q: Mr.Wagner I have a bottle of Cuvee Dom Parignon 1969 I've had it in my basement since 1969 I don't ...
  A: This is a terrific wine, but it is now much older than it should be. YOu probably received it in ...
Vintage Sherry 18235/25/2009
  Q: I have a very old bottle of Sherry it is dated 1823, the bottle is in good condition and the seal on ...
  A: Sherry isn't usually vintage dated--instead, sherry producers usually list the year in which their ...
Dubonnet Wine5/24/2009
  Q: I was wondering what the approximate value of the Dubonnet wine i have is? It is 19% alcohol by ...
  A: Dubonnet is not a wine that is made for aging...it's flavored wine with alcohol added. It still ...
Old bottle of der Lachs Goldwasser 500ml5/24/2009
  Q: I found an old, unopened bottle of Der Lachs Original Danzinger Goldwasser Liqueur (500ml), but ...
  A: Without a photo, I can't really date this very well, but I can tell you that I have seen older ...
Magnum Wine Bottle Dimensions5/19/2009
  Q: I am looking for exact dimensions on Magnum wine bottles 1.5 Liter, need base diameter and overall ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that there are a lot of different bottle shapes, all called magnum. ...
1959 clos de la roche5/19/2009
  Q: I have aquired a few bottles from a collector of a 1959 Emil Chandesais Clos de la Roche as well as ...
  A: Well...the 59 Clos de la Roche might still be alive. It is a stunning wine from a great vintage, ...
Question on a bottle of Wine5/18/2009
  Q: We now own a house that was my wife's grandmothers, found a bottle of Chianti bottled by Bardi from ...
  A: I don't have great news for you. This wine was never made to live this long, and it probably ...
1953 Louis Roederer champagne.4/24/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Louis Roederer champagne 1953 which was introduced to commemorate queen ...
  A: This was a lovely wine once upon a time, but unfortunately its best days are long past. Because of ...
annata barolo wine4/23/2009
  Q: i found a bottle of annata barolo 1974 wine. Would it still be good to drink and is it worth ...
  A: Unfortunately this wine's best days were over long ago, and because of that it wouldn't have any ...
paul masson sherry4/19/2009
  Q: Wagner I have a bottle of Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry cuvee no 901 c. The font of the 1 is ...
  A: These are nice wines, but they haven't appreciated in value much. Paul Masson made too much of this ...
Champagne shelf life4/18/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial 1995 vintage champagne, which was given to us in ...
  A: This answer depends, to a huge extent, on the shelf itself! VIntage Champagne will last at least a ...
tokaji wine4/16/2009
  Q: I have 2 bottles of Tokaji wine : one is Tokaji Szamorodni sweet wine from 1959, the other one is ...
  A: Sadly, these wines were made during the very grim years of the Soviet domination of Hungary, and the ...
Sugar contents of wine4/15/2009
  Q: What is the amount of sugar in wines? Does beer have more sugar content than wine?
  A: This is a tough one because it depends on the wine. Dry wines have almost no sugar---literally less ...
Cognac storage4/14/2009
  Q: This is a follow up to a question you answered in 2006 on cognac storage which I found very useful. ...
  A: The best way to store any distilled spirit is in a bottle that seals the liquid into the bottle--and ...
brookside wines4/13/2009
  Q: hello my mom and I have been looking for any wine for sale or any wine like brookside winery I saw ...
  A: I understand your pain! Sadly, Brookside is no more, and the wines that they made are no longer ...
how much is my bottle worth4/10/2009
  Q: ANSWER: HI Matthew That's a bit high for this wine. There is plenty of this for sale in the USA ...
  A: but I don't buy bottles--and it would be hard for me to do so from the USA. But if you are ...
Importing wine from France4/9/2009
  Q: I have a friend going to France this month and would like to have him ship me some wine. What are ...
  A: The regulations are somewhat complicated. If he is simply bringing the wine with him, then he can ...
Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry4/7/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of Paul Masson California Rare Cream Sherry Cuvee No. 002C, They are in original ...
  A: I can tell you a bit about these--I used to have some of this same wine mayself. The good news is ...
how much is my bottle worth4/7/2009
  Q: hi i have a bottle of chateau-figeac saint emilion premier grand cru classe st emilion 1982 some one ...
  A: That's a bit high for this wine. There is plenty of this for sale in the USA for about $250 a ...
rothschild vsop extra fine brandy4/5/2009
  Q: We have had this unopened bottle of Rothschild brandy for about thirty years, I can not find out ...
  A: Ho JoAnne This is pretty nice brand--and should be in fine shape. But distilled products like this ...
old wiene3/31/2009
  Q: Hallo a sent this email from Belgium i have in mij Kelder a bottel of Chateau margaux Grand Cru ...
  A: There are two problems with a bottle this old. The first one is that if it hasn't been stored ...
Old bottle of wine...3/30/2009
  Q: I have a very old bottle of California Burgundy, though I'm not really sure of its age. It has a ...
  A: This might be of interest to a museum, but not to a wine collector--it is many, many years past its ...
which food to have with wine3/30/2009
  Q: I never had the dessert wine: Peller Estates Icewine/oak aged. What is the best food to have along ...
  A: The secret to matching food with dessert wines is to find something that has a similar balance in ...
wine value3/29/2009
  Q: I have two unopened cases of 1999 Mouton Rothschild which have been stored in my cellar. What would ...
  A: The recent auction prices for this wine have been between about $200 and $250 a bottle--a nice step ...
Wine tasting3/29/2009
  Q: My name is Ashleigh, and I am writing to you in regards to a paper I am writing for school--I hope ...
  A: This is a fun question! 1. OF course you can learn to be a professional wine taster. I teach ...
value of wine.3/28/2009
  Q: I have a red sparkling wine it is called the Pearl of Azerbaijan it was made by the State Committee ...
  A: Azerbaijan is not known for making wines that are either collectible or age-worthy, so I am afraid I ...
When to drink the following wines?3/27/2009
  Q: When should I drink the following two wines? La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 2000 and ...
  A: These wines are all showing well right now. I would drink the two 2000's in the next year or two, ...
Will this wine be good?3/26/2009
  Q: I bought this wine in Italy in 2003 that I have been saving to drink for something special. ...
  A: This is a pretty good wine, made with the idea that you could age it for a while. If your storage ...
Wine Distribution3/24/2009
  Q: I would like to know step by step how to become a wine broker or distributor. Any help would be ...
  A: Here is a portion of one of the chapters of my book that gives a pretty good outline: IMPORTING ...
sour wine3/24/2009
  Q: i have been making my own wine and a batch has gone sour. can you tell me why? and is there a way ...
  A: If it is actually sour, with aceto-bacteria that makes it taste like vinegar, then it really is too ...
Is my bottle worth anything?3/24/2009
  Q: We are sorry, but David Ling wasn't able to answer yourMy wife and I found a bottle in the cabinet ...
  A: Fun! One of my friends is a consultant to the wine industry of Moldavia, so I was able to ask him ...
can you help me out with some wine i found?3/24/2009
  Q: i just found some old wine from Romania. i have 2 bottles that say Cabernet from 1964 and 1924, 1 ...
  A: For a number of reasons, Romanian wines have not made a mark in the world of wine collectors. The ...
cresta blanca3/22/2009
  Q: i have a full bottle of 1909 port cresta blanca---livermore california----could be 1906-bonded ...
  A: Cresta Blanca winery was, indeed, in Livermore at the turn of the century. And it is now the site ...
Mirafiore Chianti 19743/21/2009
  Q: This question is a follow-up to William's on 6-24-08. I have similar wine with a 1974 date, but the ...
  A: THis wine is probably well past its prime. 1974 was not a great year in Chianti, and the wines of ...
Signed wine bottles3/19/2009
  Q: I have two bottles of Tercos Malbec 2005 from Mendoza Argentinia signed and dated 6/2/08 by the wine ...
  A: I just spoke to the importer of this winery yesterday! Sorry to tell you, the signed bottles don't ...
1960 wines3/18/2009
  Q: my siblings and I are getting ready to celebrate our parents' 50th anniversary next summer and I ...
  A: I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that 1960 was not a great year in Bordeaux--in fact, ...
Rare Cream Sherry3/17/2009
  Q: I have a bottle from my now deceased mother of Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry with a Cuvee No. of 80 ...
  A: These are actually quite nice wines. You may find it a little less sweet than before, because the ...
wine import3/15/2009
  Q: I would like to start importing wine from Bulgaria but I don't know what to do. Could you please ...
  A: You will first need an importers license, which you get from the TTB (tax and trade bureau--a ...
distribution3/14/2009
  Q: I would like to become a wine distributor. I live in spain and have found a very good french wine, ...
  A: YOu will need to check with the national government in Spain about import regulations, and you will ...
Paul Masson Rose3/13/2009
  Q: I have a gallon of Paul Masson Rare Premium California Rose from 1969, it was stored in a cool ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that virtually all the rose in the world is made not to age, but to ...
Champagne valuation3/10/2009
  Q: I have in my possession one only, 'Half' bottle of "Bollinger Extra Brut" vintage 1959, still in ...
  A: Even great Champagnes rarely last more than 25 years, and this one is much older than that. Sorry ...
Cognac3/9/2009
  Q: Years ago a friend received a bottle of Cognac. On the box it came in which looks like a book it ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't improve with age in the bottle--their alcohol level is way too ...
1987 Cabernet Sauvignon3/5/2009
  Q: 2 things....1 approx value of 1987 cabernet sauvigon by Benziger of Glen Ellen 2nd...so I hold on ...
  A: This is not a collectible wine--it may still be in fine condition, depending on storage--but it ...
restaurant serving of wine,3/4/2009
  Q: Today in a local restaurant my friend and I ordered wine, hers $12 per glass and mine$8. We both ...
  A: You are right about this one. Most restaurants figure that a glass of wine is somewhere between 4 ...
Jules Duret3/4/2009
  Q: I recently received a bottle of Jules Duret cognac from a friend. It is packaged in a wood box lined ...
  A: This is a bottling that was ordered for and created by Sam's Warehouse in Chicago. While it is a ...
burgandy wine3/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1994 Mommessin Pommard. It has been cellered in a wine refrigerator since I received it as ...
  A: This is a pretty classy wine, and if it has been stored properly, as you say, it should still have ...
Pieroth 1975 szigetvar-Inselburger2/27/2009
  Q: Yesterday I was given the mentioned wine as a gift. I have no idea what it is but it seems from ...
  A: Pieroth wines are not sold through normal distribution channels, they are only sold through consumer ...
Bor Forras2/20/2009
  Q: My husband will only drink a 'sweeter' wine, although not a desert wine. I have been buying him Bor ...
  A: This is an unusual wine, and that's why Pieroth makes it. There are very few sweet red wines on the ...
George Washington bust bottle of wine2/19/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of wine of George Washington by Vino Rosso it is 1776-1976 bottle. Could you tell ...
  A: The wine isn't worth anything, sadly. It was never meant to age, and it is pretty much DOA. But you ...
champagne for birthday2/18/2009
  Q: What champagne would you recommend to accompany a lovely white cake layered with whipped cream and ...
  A: This is a great question--and one that doesn't get asked often enough! Your food is very sweet and ...
Wine cooler2/17/2009
  Q: Hope all is well. I was thinking about starting to collect and age wine. I would like to purchase a ...
  A: The fridge isn't for getting your wine to the perfect temperature for service--it's for long-term ...
how much is my bottle of wine worth2/17/2009
  Q: We possess a bottle of Chianti, a larger fish swallowing a smaller fish, It has never been ...
  A: These are display bottles that were made for restaurants, and the wine inside wasn't actually very ...
valuations2/14/2009
  Q: I have three bottles of older wines which may be valuable enough that I'd rather sell them than ...
  A: These are interesting wines, and as a wine connoisseur, I have to admit that I am imtrigued by all ...
Chateau La Salle Blanc White Table Wine2/13/2009
  Q: Live in Texas and can not find this wine anymore. Would like to know where to purchase. Have tried ...
  A: Chateau La Salle is now owned by Constellation Wines US, and they have a brand locator that will ...
Career Change into Wine Sales Question2/11/2009
  Q: .. I'm considering a career change into the wine industry. I'm CA based and ideally would like to ...
  A: What you are describing is working as a wine broker. ( A distributor takes ownership of the wine ...
Where to buy a good wine2/10/2009
  Q: I am new about tasting and enjoying wines. Very often I read reviews about good wines but when I try ...
  A: The challenge here is that most of the wines in that price category are made in pretty small ...
champagne2/9/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Brut, Baron Philippe de Rothschild cuvee It says "produce of France on it. It ...
  A: I am sorry to say that this was a nice wine at one point, but it is well past its prime. This was a ...
Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial 19622/8/2009
  Q: i dont know if you will be able to give me ay advice on this but anything will be helpful , i have a ...
  A: This was a wine that was never intended for long term aging. It is a fruitier, fresh style of ...
Wine value2/7/2009
  Q: How can I find the value of a 1980 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothshild? Thans
  A: 1980 was not a great year in Bordeaux--the wines are relatively light but well balanced. This one ...
wine authenticity2/6/2009
  Q: Having opened a 375ml bottle of 1989 Yquem the question of authenticity was raised due to the light ...
  A: This is almost impossible for me to answer on-line without seeing the bottle or tasting the wine. ...
Wine Price??2/5/2009
  Q: I got your info online and thought I would ask you a question. I am trying to find the value of a ...
  A: Wow! How did you happen to fall onto this bottle? This is a really tough one--and your only real ...
1959 chateau margaux2/4/2009
  Q: The 1959 Ch. Margaux (the bottle with a very high shoulder fill and seepage Thanks
  A: These old bottles are a real crap shoot. This might still be wonderful, but it all depends on luck ...
very old martell2/4/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of martell from the first world war with no percentage on it can you tell me if it ...
  A: This may be of historical value, but distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with ...
How to tell if you're drinking a high quality wine?2/2/2009
  Q: I was recently out and heard someone talking about how to differentiate a high quality wine from one ...
  A: This is an old rule that comes from Europe, where many regions have trouble getting the grapes fully ...
50 yr old champagne1/31/2009
  Q: We inherited a bottle of PIPER-HEIDSIECK PIPER BRUT CHAMPAGNE with 1959 on the label. I'm not much ...
  A: This is almost certainly well past its prime. Even the best Champagnes don't usually last more than ...
1959 Chateau Latour1/25/2009
  Q: When I was born, my father invested in a case of 1959 Chateau Latour. Over the years, we opened 11 ...
  A: This is a great, great wine, but it is absolutely approaching the point where it will start to fade, ...
grandjo1/24/2009
  Q: I have had this bottle for years. It was made in 1964 and I believe it was for the president of the ...
  A: It sounds like quite a bottle! And I don't doubt that it was a rare reserve when it was made...but ...
champagne valuation1/23/2009
  Q: I have a salamanazar bottle of brut imperial moet and chandon champagne. I live in the uk and would ...
  A: I don't know the laws in the UK that refer to consumer sales of alcohol. I know that auction houses ...
what is my wine worth1/23/2009
  Q: I have recently inherrited several wines and was trying to find the value of them. There is one that ...
  A: This is a really interestingw wine. 1971 was one of the greatest vintages in history in the Rhein, ...
grandjo1/22/2009
  Q: I have had this bottle for years. It was made in 1964 and I believe it was for the president of the ...
  A: Grandjo is a rather amazing dessert wine made in Portugal by the Real Compania Velha, primarily from ...
Roche Lacour Blanc de Blancs 1999 brut1/21/2009
  Q: which i have just found in a cupboard in our dining room, whether i should bin it, drink it, sell it ...
  A: This wine wasn't made for long term aging, and ten years is probably a bit longer than it will ...
Found some wine in the basement1/20/2009
  Q: I've only recently begun to enjoy wines, and don't know much about vineyards and vintages. I found ...
  A: you are right about the larger bottles. They weren't bad wines, per se, but they were never meant ...
1978 Tytell Chateauneuf-Du-Pape1/18/2009
  Q: On cleaning out my late parent's home, I found two bottles of Tytell Europa Selected ...
  A: This is not one of the big name producers in Chateauneuf, so these won't have a huge value on the ...
wine1/18/2009
  Q: how long will modern wine last
  A: This depends on the type of wine and the winemaker's style. Most current bottlings of white wines ...
are these wines still good???1/16/2009
  Q: A friend of mine has been erratically collecting wines for many and he would say "let's split a case ...
  A: This is one of those rare questions where I can really give an optimistic answer. While many of ...
valuation1/16/2009
  Q: i have come acrossed a bottle of 1989 CHATEAU MARIOTTE Bordeaux superieur, in my grand parents house ...
  A: This was not a wine made for long term aging, and as such it is probably a bit over the hill: tired ...
Falcon Crest Wine1/14/2009
  Q: I own 2 bottles of "Falcon Crest" Napa Valley Cab Sau "marriage" prod & bottled by Spring Mtn BW ...
  A: These wines haven't aged well, and collector's have been pretty leery of them. They won't have any ...
cognac value1/14/2009
  Q: After seeing the value of Louis XIII (overrated), I've been searching for the value of other bottles ...
  A: I've only seen a couple of bottles of the Reserve du Prince at auction...and they seem to sell for ...
Krug Clos du Mesnil 19901/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you would be so kind as to furnish me with a little information. I currently have ...
  A: Tha6t's a great question. To keep in line with other top Champagnes, Krug has really jumped the ...
Krug Clos du Mesnil 19901/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you would be so kind as to furnish me with a little information. I currently have ...
  A: This is an absolutely great bottle of wine...and if you have, indeed, stored it perfectly then it ...
wine years1/11/2009
  Q: What are the best years for wines? Especially reds.
  A: This really depends on what region. Since the quality of the grapes depends to a huge degree on the ...
Christian Brothers Chateau La Salle Blanc1/10/2009
  Q: I found your fo;;owing response to Colleen and I am interested in locating the "Chateau la Salle ...
  A: This wine is in national distribution, so your local retailer should be able to order it for you. ...
1976 Dom Perignon1/10/2009
  Q: I have 4 unopened bottles of 1976 Cuvee Dom Perignon.This purchase was made in Italy many years ago ...
  A: This is great wine---but these bottles are now quite old for Champagne. Even the best Champagnes ...
Export and Distributing Wine In China1/8/2009
  Q: I am an American with a few years experience in China and I'm looking to start importing and ...
  A: To import wine into China, you will need a local agent--and that is probably the most difficult and ...
Value of vintage Madeira1/7/2009
  Q: We recently opened a leaking bottle labeled "Madeira Wine very fine Malmsey" vintage 1900, ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again! Madeira does improve with age---try to keep the bottles cool and ...
SO SLEEPY1/7/2009
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does wine make you sleepy? Thanks
  A: Two reasons: 1. Wine has about 12-14% alcohol in it, and alcohol is a serious depressant. 2. ...
mead wine1/4/2009
  Q: I recently made a batch of mead wine. From the carboy,I poured the wine into a couple of containers. ...
  A: My guess is that you got some aceto-bacteria in there, and it turned some of the alcohol into ...
Champagne Valulation1/3/2009
  Q: I live in Toronto Canada and have tried to determine the valuation of a Moet et Chandon bottle of ...
  A: You might find someone who would pay for more it, but this wine is for sale in the US right now at a ...
Crystals found in the champagne1/1/2009
  Q: Last evening we found what looked like brown sugar crystals at the bottom of the champagne bottle. ...
  A: These are tartrate crystals, also called wine diamonds. They occur naturally in the wine as the ...
was this 1963 wine bad?12/31/2008
  Q: My father in law, for Christmas dinner, opened up a few bottles from his collection which all were ...
  A: Let's get one thing straight, right away. Nobody can or should tell you what to like. Only you can ...
age of champagne12/31/2008
  Q: I have 2 bottles of Perrier-Jouet Cuvee Belle Epoque that I have received as gifts in the past. One ...
  A: Unless these have been stored in perfect conditions--very cool and dark---they are probably already ...
european wines12/30/2008
  Q: They are as follows: Pieroth Erpolzheimer Rosenbuhl, 1983 white Kabinett grape wine ...
  A: These are pretty obscure wines, and while they won't hurt you, they are both certainly well past ...
old bottle of Brut12/29/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Chandon Napa Valley Brut sparkling wine that is about 29 yrs. old. It is still ...
  A: This was never a wine intended for long term aging, and I am afraid that you will find your bottle ...
German wine mystery12/28/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me with this little mystery. I recently discovered a bottle of white sparkling ...
  A: Pieroth wines are not sold in stores--only at "tupperware" style parties in private homes. They are ...
Value of vintage Madeira12/27/2008
  Q: We recently opened a leaking bottle labeled "Madeira Wine very fine Malmsey" vintage 1900, ...
  A: You have now learned about a wonderful wine--the acidity and alcohol in Madeira gives it the ...
Wine Valuation12/26/2008
  Q: I am 15 years old, and have recently discovered a bottle of wine in my garage which I was given as a ...
  A: If your wine has been stored in the garage, it has probably been much warmer than 65 degrees, and ...
celebrating divorce12/25/2008
  Q: I have a botte of beringer white-zin 1995, korbel brut rose & korbel extra dry (appox. 1995) from my ...
  A: Sorry, but these wines aren't in any better condition than your marriage...sigh. They were all made ...
Vintage Onion Wine Bottle Unopened12/23/2008
  Q: I have a vintage onion shaped wine bottle that is Unopened. A friends uncle found this bottle while ...
  A: This is far beyond my expertise---and certainly can't be answered via the internet. What I can tell ...
magnum J.Garcia cab/sav 200112/23/2008
  Q: by clos du bois geyserville ca.sanoma co. worth anything
  A: This wasn't really a hot item for wine connoisseurs. You might get a rock and roll fan to pay more ...
Moet & Chandon 2002 Magnum Cuvee12/22/2008
  Q: I found this old bottle in my cellar some weeks ago and am considering opening it on New Year. I ...
  A: This is pretty nice stuff, and it should be drinking really nicely right now. If it were mine, I ...
1959 La Mission Haut Brion12/22/2008
  Q: I have a 1959 La Mission Haut Brion in excellent condition with a verifiable provenance that I would ...
  A: That's is exactly the problem with having only one bottle. You could try an online auction at ...
CHAMPAGNE VALUATION12/21/2008
  Q: I was given a bottle of champagne by a client in 1990, approximately, and I've always saved it for a ...
  A: This was a nice bottle of wine, but it was really meant to be drunk before now. It won't hurt you, ...
Wine value?12/20/2008
  Q: I have unearthed a 1982 Wolf Blass "Black Label" Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz - is it of any value, or ...
  A: This wine isn't known as a really long-lived wine, but it still might have a little life in it. It ...
Smith Havt Lafitte 197212/20/2008
  Q: I have been given this wine and would like to know more about it,Value, Quality, is it ...
  A: Smith Haut Lafitte is a pretty good wine from Pessac-Leognan, a region known for making elegant, ...
Christian Brothers Napa Rosa12/20/2008
  Q: Do they still make this wine?
  A: The Christian Brothers haven't been in the wine industry for a long time. They sold the brand to ...
US wine availability in Mexico12/19/2008
  Q: I live in Merida in the Yucatan in the winter and Oregon in the summer and can only find 3 US sold ...
  A: A lot of countries provide some kind of economic assistance to wineries interested in exporting ...
US wine availability in Mexico12/18/2008
  Q: I live in Merida in the Yucatan in the winter and Oregon in the summer and can only find 3 US sold ...
  A: American wines, in general, are priced to be competitive in the US market. When they are shipped ...
Italian Wine12/18/2008
  Q: I found a recipe for pizza dough on the Food Network web site that calls for Fiano Di Avellino wine. ...
  A: I would go with a white wine that has high acidity---that's a little different from most of the ...
Andre Cold Duck champagne12/18/2008
  Q: I recently purchased an entire case of aformentioned,it tasted terribly not fresh.(I bought this ...
  A: It doesn't matter how old this bottling is. If the wine quality isn't good, the retailer should ...
Bulbs for Old Italian Wine Bottle/Lamp12/17/2008
  Q: I have two old green glass globe Italian wine bottle lamps from an uncle circa late 1960s. We used ...
  A: The bottles are a version of the classic Chianti "fiasco," which is Italian for "flask." These are ...
Champagne valuation12/17/2008
  Q: I would like to know the approx value in ireland of a bottle of dom perignon champagne vintage 1980
  A: Dom Perignon is one of the best known Champagnes in the world, and the value is pretty constant ...
Barbaresco Wine12/17/2008
  Q: I loved a 2004 Barbaresco (Terre di bo)in a restaurant but could only fine same wine but 2005. I ...
  A: Ha! You have a case of it, so you get to follow it a bit as it ages. I would open one bottle over ...
Barbaresco Wine12/17/2008
  Q: I loved a 2004 Barbaresco (Terre di bo)in a restaurant but could only fine same wine but 2005. I ...
  A: Actually, most people consider 2005 a better year than 2004. Your wine may need a little more time ...
1949 Rheinhessen Liebfraumilch12/13/2008
  Q: I found this in a cellar recently. I was wondering if it may still be good or spoiled. Does it have ...
  A: I have some bad news for you. This wine was never meant to age more than a year or two--and ...
tokaji szamorodni12/12/2008
  Q: What is the correct enunciation of this wine? Also, I have a bottle of 1967 Tokaji Szamorodni Dry ...
  A: I always pronouce it toe-kye. But I know that in Hungary it is pronouced toe-koi. The ...
Sichel and Fils Freres 192412/12/2008
  Q: We have a vintage bottle of Sichel and Fils Freres St Estephe Bordeaux 1924. It's been stored on ...
  A: This one is almost certainly dead. The best wines of 1924 would really be showing their age, and ...
Korbel Champagne Inquiry12/11/2008
  Q: I own a full bottle (12 liter size!) of Korbel's Millennium cuvee in it's original case with ...
  A: Korbell isn't really very collectible, so this wine won't have a really high value. I am guessing ...
Wine with chocolate rum dessert12/10/2008
  Q: Can't figure out what wine (if any) to serve with the following recipe. I found a wonderful burnt ...
  A: This is a tough one, because you have the very dark chocolate, and the cinnamon, and the rum. I ...
starting a retail wine store12/10/2008
  Q: i live on the eastern end of long island, new york and i am interested in investing in a discount ...
  A: For a lot of reasons, this is a lousy time to open a new business! However, here are my thoughts: ...
Wine12/9/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Villa Mt. Eden Pinot Noir from 1995. It's been in the basement (on its side), so ...
  A: This should be very nice by now. It may be showing a bit of age, with some faded fruit and softer ...
wine bottle12/9/2008
  Q: I just purchased a wine bottle made in Italy. The bottle is about 40 inches tall. There is another ...
  A: These are old Chianti bottles that were made for display in restaurants. The companies made many ...
What to do with an 83 Dom Perignon12/5/2008
  Q: my mother has a 750ml bottle of 1983 Moet & Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon. It is still sealed in it's ...
  A: Wines this old need better storage conditions---they need to be in a cool, dark cellar. 70 degrees ...
WINE VALUE12/5/2008
  Q: I AM QUITE THE INFANT IN THIS SUBJECT. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT THE VALUE OF A FEW BOTTLES OF WINE : ...
  A: These are quite famous wines...but the vintages are now almost certainly past their prime. Unless ...
SO HAPPY12/4/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does alcohol make us happy? P.S would you ...
  A: THis is a much more complicated question than you might imagine. Alcohol does seem to reduce our ...
Opened Cognac12/4/2008
  Q: I opened a bottle of Remy Martin VSOP champagne cognac tonight and unfortunately the cork ...
  A: Yes, you can use a decanter--that's exactly what they are for! And you can also use a wine cork to ...
Paul Masson Rare Dry Sherry Cuvee no 401D12/4/2008
  Q: I have a heart shaped bottle of Paul Masson Rare Dry Sherry 401D that has never been opened as well ...
  A: This is nice stuff--I had a couple of bottles myself! It isn't really of any value to collectors, ...
Any worth saving...better yet enjoying?12/3/2008
  Q: I came by the following wines and don't know enough about wines to see if any are still good or very ...
  A: First of all, none of these wines will hurt you. The alcohol and acid levels in wine are high ...
Import/Export12/2/2008
  Q: Mr. Wagner- Thank you for your time. I am an American, living half the year in New Zealand and ...
  A: This is really two questions---selling wine in the US is one thing, and selling it in China is ...
Chianti11/28/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1987 Chianti, Cantine di Montelonti. It is a 5L bottle still sealed. Is it still ...
  A: This isn't a wine I would age forever, but the big bottle format should be fine--if you kept it cool ...
vintage Krug 1979 champagne11/27/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Krug (1979 vintage) that was purchased from the Chicago Wine Company about 1991. ...
  A: This is a difficult one. This wine is nearing the danger zone in terms of age, and so you have ...
Age of a port11/26/2008
  Q: I have a heart shape bottle of Paul Masson "Rare Souzao Port" with a cuvee no. 301S. Is there any ...
  A: There is no real way to date this bottle, because this was a non-vintage, blended product. They ...
Dom Perignon bottle of 195311/26/2008
  Q: I am looking everywhere to find a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne of 1953, but no luck so far. Can ...
  A: Nope--I can't! My wife was born in 1953, and I know the vintage well...but there are no Champagnes ...
food and wine11/25/2008
  Q: I just want to know what will go best with california champagne brut andre. Thank you
  A: Andre is a relatively sweeter sparkling wine, so I would pair it with lighter foods. Salted nuts, ...
Wine still drinkable11/25/2008
  Q: I have a 2003 Ravenswood Vinters Blend Zinfandel that I would like to serve with Thanksgiving ...
  A: If this wine has been stored in a cool, dark, quiet place it should be just fine to drink. The ...
Brolio Chianti Classico Vintage 197811/23/2008
  Q: I was told that this wine may be worth investigating for current value. Brolio Chianti ...
  A: The 1978 vintage in Chianti Classico is now showing its age, and most of these wines are now past ...
Wines in the house11/21/2008
  Q: Am helping an old friend decide whether to drink or ditch the following, your advice as to their ...
  A: I think you know a lot about wine--because you have certainly asked the right question. Some of ...
Wine Question11/19/2008
  Q: Paul - I have a wine question that my father and I have been wondering about for years now. My ...
  A: Mouton Cadet is an inexpensive wine that is part of the brand family of Mouton Rothschild--but ...
Value inquiry11/18/2008
  Q: I have recently recipient of a Korbel 12-liter Millennium Commemorative bottle # 0405 and I am ...
  A: This is not really a wine collector's wine--Korbel makes good bubbly, but it is not in the same ...
the value of a Pio Cesare11/18/2008
  Q: I recently came across a 1996 bottle of Barbera d' Alba, Pio Cesare. Is it worth anything or should ...
  A: This is a really classy producer, but this isn't one of the longer-lived wines they make. Barbera ...
wine11/17/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1969 Pommard Mommessin Red Still Burgundy Wine. I would like to know if it can ...
  A: It won't hurt you--wine has enough alcohol and acidity to prevent any real pathogens from growing in ...
A. deLuze & Fils Bordeaux11/16/2008
  Q: Could you tell me the approximate value (if any) of my bottle of Bordeaux dated 1964? The Label ...
  A: 1964 was not a great year in Bordeaux, and this Claret was never meant for such long term aging. It ...
sparkling wine11/12/2008
  Q: value of 1953 bottle of Monopoles Alfred Rothschild
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that this bottle is almost certainly dead--well past its prime. Even ...
Wine Drinking Time Tables10/22/2008
  Q: Is there a web site you recommend to help me determine prime drinking ages for various wines in my ...
  A: There isn't really a site that will tell you this--and there are three really important reasons one ...
old bottles10/16/2008
  Q: i recently found a rack of wine that i had forgotten. they include 1976 mondavi cabernet reserves, ...
  A: First let's talk about the wines themselves. The Mondavi and Heitz are pretty well-known wines, and ...
Tokaji10/15/2008
  Q: I was given a bottle of Tokaji Szamorodni Szaraz/Dry 1988. The foil seal is broken but the cork ...
  A: This is an older wine, from the time before the Iron Curtain fell, and those were not widely known ...
Is this wine still good to drink10/13/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Orlando Jacobs Creek Claret Shiraz caberbet malbec 1988, my husband receive. Is ...
  A: I am going to answer this question in two ways. 1. Yes, this wine is safe to drink. The ...
Italian Wine10/7/2008
  Q: I have a 4 ft green bubbled bottle of Italian wine. It has Marchio Nazionale on the label, it also ...
  A: This is a disply bottle, not really meant for consumption. The winery created it for the restaurant ...
196110/6/2008
  Q: 1958 warres port and a1964 haut brion and would be grateful for information on storage ...
  A: These are among the greatest wines of the world, and if they have been stored properly, they are ...
Price of vintage bottle vintage Hennessy cognac10/5/2008
  Q: We are trying to settle my Grandmother's estate and we need to know the value of a bottle of ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
One of Cognac and one of Sauternes10/5/2008
  Q: We have come across an opened Monnrt Cognac, 100 Annniversaire, I have tasted it and it is vey mild ...
  A: The Cognac is nice stuff, and it won't get any worse---the alcohol level is so high that distilled ...
Cordon Rourge Champagne, G.H.MUMM & CO., Reims 195210/3/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a bottle of 1952 Cordon Rouge Champgne Brut(Contents 1 Quart, 1 Pint, Fluid ...
  A: Sadly, you won't find much of this anywhere---for a number of reasons. The first one is that Cordon ...
Korbel brandy10/3/2008
  Q: I won a bottle of Krobel Brandy ine 1982 and it has been in a violin case...which it came in, since ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Noise, Wine, Vibration, Spoilage10/2/2008
  Q: Just wondering more no the question that someone asked with regards to vibrations and noise. I am an ...
  A: Terrific question. Vibration is a danger to wine, because it can disturb sediment in the bottle, ...
Wine Valuation10/2/2008
  Q: My friend has a bottle of Carlos III wine by Pedro Domecq that was bottled in 1787. What is this ...
  A: Carlos III is a brandy, not a wine, and this bottle wasn't bottled in 1787--that's when the company ...
Wine Value9/30/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1961 A. de Luze & Fils Petit Chablis. The label also has Appellation Controlee on ...
  A: This was once a nice wine, but it was never intended to age for more than about ten or fifteen ...
D Day wine9/15/2008
  Q: (D day. The bottle has the 50th anniverary etc printed on it, also he has a bottle of calvados in a ...
  A: These aren't that rare, and they won't have much value with wine connoisseurs. Most of these ...
Wine Value9/15/2008
  Q: I have a 5L bottle of mouton cadet bordeaux 1991, what is it worth? Thank you
  A: This is a complicated one. Mouton Cadet was never made to be a wine the should be aged for the long ...
wine corks9/9/2008
  Q: What does it mean, or indicate, when the red wine cork is saturated?
  A: It can mean a couple of things...of course if the cork is very old, it can get saturated over time. ...
Wine pricing and distributors9/7/2008
  Q: Paul, Is there a single, good internet source that lists (all, many, most)wines by type and brands? ...
  A: I don't believe that there is this kind of site...unless you count the Wine Spectator ratings. They ...
Moet Chandon 1975 Dry Imperial9/6/2008
  Q: Could you please give me an indication of the value of a 1975 Moet and Chandon Dry Imperial ...
  A: Sadly, this wine was not made to age for this long--even the best Champagne begin to fall apart ...
value of 1989 Korbel Champagne9/5/2008
  Q: I have a 1989 Special Inaugural Cuvee Korbel Campagne. It is unopened and the labels including the ...
  A: This isn't a wine that was made for aging 20 years. There may still be some life left in it, but it ...
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon valuation9/5/2008
  Q: I have over fifty 750ml bottles of cabernet sauvignon I've collected from various Napa Valley ...
  A: I would check with Winebid.com or winecommune.com. They are both on-line wine auciton houses, and ...
Planting wine grapes9/5/2008
  Q: I have been trying to figure out when to plant wine grapes. I live in Nebraska, and I know it is ...
  A: There are a thousand questions about what grape type, what rootstock, what trellising system, what ...
Wine as a remedy for diseases9/2/2008
  Q: My question is that is there any list of wines which act as a remedy towards fighting types of ...
  A: There is ample evidence that people who consume moderate amounts of wine certainly have a higher ...
old bottle of wine barton & guestier9/2/2008
  Q: I have an old bottle (750 ml) of wine I was wondering if it had any value. It's "Barton & Guestier" ...
  A: Beaujolais is a lighter, fruitier wine that is made for early drinking, not long term aging. ...
How much is this bottle of wine worth?8/31/2008
  Q: I have a couple bottles of wine and I was wondering if you could give me an approx. value of them. ...
  A: This was a nice bottle of wine when it was made--a blend put together by a negociant in Bordeaux. ...
OLDER VINTAGE COLLECTION8/29/2008
  Q: I HAVE JUST RECENTLY STARTED COLLECTING WINE IN A VERY SMALL WAY. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS TOLD ME ...
  A: J. Here are my thoughts... Almost certainly past their prime, and not worth anything: 1969- ...
vintage sherry8/29/2008
  Q: I have two bottles of 1977 Boschendal Ronnie van Rooyen vintage sherry. Is there any market for ...
  A: Of all the great wines of the world, Sherry seems to have become the least valuable collectible. ...
wine pairing8/28/2008
  Q: I am cooking a miso/sake/mirin marinated halibut. What be a great wine to pair with it? To start I ...
  A: What a great dinner! When shall I arrive? OK--soi the Halibut, especially with the marinade, ...
pierre jouet 1979 special reserve8/28/2008
  Q: iwould like your expert opinion .Ibought a 1979 bottle of pierre jouet from a grocery store in 1985 ...
  A: This is lovely wine, but it is already getting a bit old, and I wouldn't wait much longer to open it ...
what is this worth8/27/2008
  Q: I have a full 1 quart Barrel of Hennessy V.S.O.P. Reserve Cognac 1968/1969. I still have the orginal ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
becoming a wine distributor8/27/2008
  Q: Is there any "how to" guide on becoming a wine distributor. I currently work for a wine distributor ...
  A: If you know about the paperwork, then half the battle is won. The way you secure wines for ...
Paul Masson Cream Sherry8/27/2008
  Q: what is a bottle like this worth? Not opened still wax top and a 1950'S Paul Masson California Rare ...
  A: Not much on the open market. While this was nice in its day, it is getting well past its prime. I ...
1999 V Sattui Cabert Sauvignon8/26/2008
  Q: How much do you think this bottle is worth and when should I share it?
  A: This is a nice wine--it won quite a few awards in its day, as I recall--and it is now showing very ...
wine8/22/2008
  Q: IS THERE ANY INFO OR VALUE ABOUT UNOPENED WHITE TABLE WINE SEMI SWEET PRODUCT OF SPAIN VINTAGE 1977 ...
  A: The wines you have are certainly well past their prime--they were made to drink when they were young ...
trouillard and c champagne8/21/2008
  Q: i have just found a half bottle of trouillard and cie champagne in my friends old house. its dated ...
  A: Even the greatest Champagnes don't usually live this long, and Trouillard was not considered a top ...
deposits in wine8/21/2008
  Q: We had some white wine that contained deposits in the bottom that looked like little crystals or ...
  A: What you have in that bottle is a collection of tartrate crystals. Tartaric acid is a natural ...
Port storage8/12/2008
  Q: I usually like to sip port with my cigars on weekends. I dont drink enough to finish the bottle (can ...
  A: Vintage Ports should really be drunk within about 48 hours of opening...so I would avoid those for ...
Jerome Napoleon Cognac Brandy8/11/2008
  Q: I am in possession of a unopened bottle of Jerome Napoleon VSOP 20 Year Old cognac brandy. It is 84 ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
wine expert8/9/2008
  Q: We would like you to consider writing a Wine Column for our on line newsletter that reaches 7000 ...
  A: This sounds like fun! What kinds of topics would you like addressed? Should the article tie into ...
golden cream sherry8/8/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1918 Solera Golden Cream Sherry label on neck states 50 years old. Imported by ...
  A: I get this question quite a lot. The wine may still be quite good, depending upon the storage ...
Wine Database8/8/2008
  Q: Paul, Do you know where I can buy a database of all wines. We are designing a wine menu program ...
  A: I don't think there is a database that would have all of this info exactly as you have laid it out, ...
Food and wine8/5/2008
  Q: I will be shortly opening a bottle of Penfolds Grange and a bottle of Caymus Special Selection Cab. ...
  A: These are both big, rich red wines that go well with roast red meats and savory cheeses. Lamb or ...
benedictine7/25/2008
  Q: i have an unopened bottlle of dom benedictine the neck is wrapped with rice paper all the way to ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this liqueur have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over ...
1972 chateauneuf-du-pape7/25/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me, I will be most grateful. I've inherited a bottle of 1972 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape ...
  A: It is French, from the region of the southern Rhone Valley--and the major grapes are Syrah and ...
Buller Port Collection7/24/2008
  Q: I have a collection of RL Buller & Sons, Aged Tawny Port Wildlife Series 5 from about 1999. There ...
  A: Because Tawny Ports are already aged before bottling, many collectors believe that they should not ...
rhine wine from Germany7/20/2008
  Q: I have a 1968 bottle of Rheinhessen, Weingarten, Liebfraumilch Product of Germany Imported by ...
  A: Liebfraumilch is a light fresh and fruity wine that is best consumed within a year or two of the ...
Wine and Age7/20/2008
  Q: It seems clear that many wines that used to be made to last and improve with careful cellaring are ...
  A: Great question. And the answer has to do with what helps wines age: notable acidity and tannin. A ...
wine7/19/2008
  Q: I found an old bottle of in my parents celler it says chataue marquex 1st grand cui classe 1929 the ...
  A: I think what you have here is a bottle of 1929 Chateau Margaux--which is one of the greatest wines ...
1969 swordfish bottle7/19/2008
  Q: i have a wine bottle in the shape of a swordfish from 1969. cork is still intact but seal is gone. ...
  A: Orvieto is a light white wine that is perfect with fish---but only when it is quite fresh and young. ...
Question7/18/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of PAUL MASSON RARE CREAM SHERRY (CUVEE NO 301 c ) It is heart shaped, It is un ...
  A: This was nice wine when it was made, but it is pretty old now. The 1852 refers to when the winery ...
champagne7/15/2008
  Q: I have 2 bottles of champagne that I am curious to find out if they have any value. The first is a ...
  A: Both of these are wonderful Champagnes, and I hope you have stored them in a cool dark place. If ...
vintage wine7/13/2008
  Q: We happened on a couple of bottles of wine at a rummage sale that were destined to be thrown away. ...
  A: Sadly, these wines were never intended to be aged for a long time--they were made to drink within ...
Champagne7/12/2008
  Q: My question is similar to a recent one. I have a bottle of extra dry Ste Vinicole de Champagne Succ ...
  A: Sorry to have to tell you that this wine was made to drink young, not aged for thirty years. It ...
wine7/12/2008
  Q: sorry to bother you but i am struggling.i have in my possession a bottle of chateauneuf du pape the ...
  A: I am afraid that this one might well be past its prime. Chateauneuf du Papes do age well, but this ...
Wine Terminology7/12/2008
  Q: I am hoping you will be able to help solve a question I have been asked. A friend was told the term ...
  A: I am a bit puzzled by this question, because there is almost no citric acid in wine. The primary ...
cognac identification7/11/2008
  Q: Have a boxed bottle of Napoleon vieux cognac de proprietaire with a seal that reads: reserve des ...
  A: THis is an odd one. There are LOTS of companies that make a Napoleon Cognac (although only ...
Lafite Rothschild Cognac7/7/2008
  Q: I have a 750 ml bottle of Lafite Rothschild Cognac Reserve and was wondering what the value is. It ...
  A: I called my friends at Diageo Chateau & Estaes Wines Company and here is what they had to say: We ...
Hennessy V.S.O.P6/25/2008
  Q: I am in pocession of an unopened bottle of Hennessy pulled from behind a wall during a house ...
  A: I can't date your bottle from the information you've given me--but then, it's pretty complicated ...
Remy Martin Cognac Brandy served 1938 to KIng GeorgeVI and Queen Elizabeth in Louse the 13th flask.6/25/2008
  Q: I have ran across an old bottle of Cognac Brandy, which was served at the Royal Banquet given to ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Question about Mirafiore Chianti Classico vintage 1960 wine bottle6/24/2008
  Q: I have a Mirafiore Chianti Classico vintage 1960 wine bottle (empty). That I bought in AL while in ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that you were misled--these bottles were full of pleasant wine that ...
Wine importing6/20/2008
  Q: a. Do you know Laurie Puzo? b. I have supported the Napa wine industry for a large freight ...
  A: Yep--I've known Laurie for quite a few years. The real challenge you will have with all of this ...
wine6/19/2008
  Q: I bought a bottle of Spring Mountains Falcon Crest 1981 Napa valley cabernet franc. I bought this in ...
  A: This is an interesting one! The wine was made back when the TV show was airing, and I would guess ...
wine price5/30/2008
  Q: how much is a bottle of red 1972 imported valpolicella wine cost
  A: When it was originally released, this wine might have sold in the US for under $3. And it was never ...
value of a bottle of wine5/29/2008
  Q: Found an old bottle of wine in my closet...can you tell me if it's of value? Paul Masson Rare Cream ...
  A: This is nice wine, and still might taste pretty good, but it won't have any value on the collectors' ...
liqueur bottle5/27/2008
  Q: i have a liqueur bottle divided in four sections made and bottled by pg garnier enghier france the ...
  A: You can find these on ebay fairly regularly--they are quite attractive. They were originally made ...
Magnum bottles5/27/2008
  Q: I have been searching high and low trying to find out what the dimensions of a magnum and a double ...
  A: There are different sizes. Of course, they all hold 1.5 liters, but there are different shapes for ...
1959 Rioja Santiago "Yago" chablis5/27/2008
  Q: Paul, I discovered a partial case of wine in my father's basement. It was produced by Rioja ...
  A: Wow! This is quite a story. Back in those days, you could make a white wine in Spain and call it ...
Italian wines5/24/2008
  Q: I love wines like Bosc, Moscato & Saracco. Can you tell me where I can read more about these wines ...
  A: I don't know about the Bosc wines--they are from the Languedoc, and don't quite fit into the same ...
port value5/22/2008
  Q: what value would a bottle of 1st generation draytons family port
  A: I sent a note to my contact at the winery, and here is the answer I got back---hope it helps: Many ...
Cognac5/21/2008
  Q: My Name is Mario Fernandez and I live in Mexico City. I have a Bottle of Cognac Martell in Baccarat ...
  A: It sounds like some of your original information was incorrect--because if it was only ...
vineyard visit?5/21/2008
  Q: i love roche lacour. fancy a trip into france this summer - where is it made, and can i visit?
  A: Roche Lacour is from Limoux--in the South of France. It's a lovely town in a lovely region, and has ...
Bor Forras5/20/2008
  Q: My boyfriend brought some of this wine back from Australia and I love it. I'm interested in finding ...
  A: This is a tough one, Stacey. That style of wine doesn't seem to make much headway here. You could ...
Cognac5/19/2008
  Q: My Name is Mario Fernandez and I live in Mexico City. I have a Bottle of Cognac Martell in Baccarat ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again! In the USA, it's illegal for private individuals to sell alcoholic ...
Cognac5/19/2008
  Q: My Name is Mario Fernandez and I live in Mexico City. I have a Bottle of Cognac Martell in Baccarat ...
  A: This is a tough one to answer. I have researched quite a lot on Martell, and I know that they have ...
Paul masson rare cream sherry5/19/2008
  Q: I have an unopened bottle Paul Masson rare cream sherry with cuvee no. 001C was wondering if it had ...
  A: I get this question quite a lot. The wine may still be quite good, depending upon the storage ...
Old wine bottles5/17/2008
  Q: So i have two old wine bottles one is a 1.Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1982 ...
  A: There were great wines...but I don't know if they are still alive. It all depends on how they were ...
Tokaji Szamorodni5/14/2008
  Q: I am currently considering a 1928 Tokaji Szamorodni (sweet) on ebay. I know Tokaji Aszu ages quite ...
  A: These wines do age quite well, but with a wine this old, you really have no idea how well it has ...
1963 Bottle of Bollinger5/14/2008
  Q: I was just wondering how much this bottle of Bollinger would fetch, I can't see a website anywhere ...
  A: This is getting pretty old for Champagne, and I don't think this would be worth so much anymore. ...
Wine distribution brokers5/14/2008
  Q: I read a question you answered a few months ago regarding wine distributors serving as clearing ...
  A: It's a complicated issue. If you are a large winery and want broad distribution throughout a given ...
DOM Benedictine5/13/2008
  Q: I have what looks like a really old, unopened (still with seal on top) of DOM Benedictine. Got it ...
  A: Those codes you noted are proprietary--the companies keep them secret so that consumers don't start ...
DOM Benedictine5/12/2008
  Q: I have what looks like a really old, unopened (still with seal on top) of DOM Benedictine. Got it ...
  A: Still good, but probably not worth anything. Distilled products and Liqueurs have such high alcohol ...
wine5/12/2008
  Q: I would like to know the price of a botle of wine: It's A MONSIEUR HENRI SELECTION Hooper's *PORT ...
  A: This is a sweet dessert wine from Portugal, but a Port of the Vintage isn't usually intended to age ...
Rothschild Wine - Value??5/11/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of "Reserve Speciale Pauillac 1995" 150cl. The bottle says "A wine blend specially ...
  A: This is a nice wine, but it was never intended for long term aging. I would guess that your bottle ...
Opening a Wine Store5/10/2008
  Q: Hey Paul- I am giving serious thought to opening my own wine store in Little Rock, AR. ...
  A: The first thing I would look at is the sales volume you would need to make a decent profit at this. ...
Expensive Italian Wine5/1/2008
  Q: I recall long ago reading that there was an Italian wine that was never shipped until its "50th ...
  A: I am currently traveling through Italy with six wine experts, and none of us have heard of this ...
want to sell4/29/2008
  Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE OF DOM PERIGON 96 THAT I HAVE NO USE OF I DONT DRINK SO I KNOW THERE SOME ONE OUT ...
  A: You can try to sell this to a local retailer, or on winecommune.com. But if you haven't stored it ...
German wine info and value4/28/2008
  Q: I have 3 bottles of unopened German? wines. The first is a ceramic/stone crock wine Schinken hager. ...
  A: These are all light, fruity wines that were never intended to age for so long. When they were young ...
cognac4/27/2008
  Q: looking for any information on a bottle of Ch Lafitte & Co cognac circa 1908 as supplied to Queen ...
  A: Hmmm. This one is a little complicated. If the spelling on the bottle is really "Lafitte" then ...
Older wine4/27/2008
  Q: I found a bottle of Bolla Valpolicella Italian dry red wine. It is vintage 1983--I was wondering if ...
  A: Valpolicella is a lovely wine, but it is made to drink when it is young--within a few years of the ...
need info on a few bottels of win4/25/2008
  Q: i have a bottel of win chianti gori gori its in the shape of a bunch of grapes on the vine. can you ...
  A: You have a great name! I am sorry tohave to be the one to tell you this, but all of these wines ...
most popular type of wine in france.4/25/2008
  Q: Just curious. Which type of wine is most popular in France.Which kind would be used every day by the ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again! Yes, Italy has very much the same situation. Although Spain, with ...
most popular type of wine in france.4/25/2008
  Q: Just curious. Which type of wine is most popular in France.Which kind would be used every day by the ...
  A: There is an easy answer to this one---but it's complicated! Let me explain. The most common wine ...
Sudtirolean wines4/25/2008
  Q: we've talked before about wines from the Sudtirol, but now I'm looking to purchase any of the ...
  A: This is a tough one. The wineries will not ship to consumers in the USA--it's way too complicated ...
1985 Marilyn Merlot Red table Wine4/15/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of this wine I found in my attic. Someone told me it is worth $3500 dollars. Is that ...
  A: These have become collectors items, but not quite at those prices. I think you might be able get ...
WINE VALUE4/12/2008
  Q: I received a gift of a 1959 bottle of Moulin Touchais Anjou 1959. It was bottled in Doue La Fontaine ...
  A: This is a stunning wine, and if it has been stored well, it should be wonderful. It's made in the ...
Wine ID4/9/2008
  Q: I was given a bottle of 1969 Mouton-Cadet. At the top of the label it says "Baron Philippe de ...
  A: We actually represent this wine. It is part of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild family of brands, ...
older bottle of Beaulieu Vineyard cab sav4/8/2008
  Q: I have inherited a bottle of BV cab sav. It does not have a vintage listed on the bottle but I was ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell that the vintage on these bottles was always on the neck label--and that ...
1959 wine4/6/2008
  Q: i have a bottle of 1959 graves white boradeaux table wine and i cant find it anywhere on the web, is ...
  A: Even the very best of these wines would be past their prime by now. The fruit will have disappeared, ...
Drinking 37 year old wine4/5/2008
  Q: I am a complete novice as regards wine. As the question i am about to ask will prove. I have just ...
  A: Wines this old are always a bit of a risk. They won't hurt you--the acidity and alcohol in wine ...
1983 Kenwood Cabernet3/18/2008
  Q: I have a 1983 Kenwood Sonoma valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I was wondering if it is drinkable? Or is ...
  A: If this has been stored in a very cool, dark place, then it might still have some life in it. It ...
wine, bring into US3/11/2008
  Q: My son is currently in Argentina and has visited a number of small wineries. He would like to bring ...
  A: This is a complicated question. The answer is yes, there are companies who specialize in importing ...
wine value3/11/2008
  Q: I was given a magnum of 1994 Wynns Coonawarra Micheal Shiraz some years back & was told by an ...
  A: This is a lovely wine--made only in the very best years--and if you have stored it properly in a ...
Value of 1963 Vino Chianti3/10/2008
  Q: G'day Paul, I have recently come across a number of 1963 St Martino vino chianti. What would you ...
  A: This wine was never meant for such long term aging--and is now well past its prime; faded nose, ...
Wine Industry- New Wine3/10/2008
  Q: Good Morning Paul, I have searched all over the internet and I am stumped as to where to start with ...
  A: You can have wine made at any number of wineries--they call it "custom crush" and what it means is ...
St Francis Zin3/9/2008
  Q: I have a 1997 magnum of St Francis Zin and I was wondering: is it drinkable and what is it worth ...
  A: Zinfandels are not the best wines to age for a long time, but 1997 was a very good year, and magnums ...
Wine Bottle3/5/2008
  Q: I have a 4 foot tall green Vino Rosso wine bottle, it has beautiful etching onit, it was a house ...
  A: These were once standard in every Italian restaurant as a part of the decor. They were made in ...
Browne Vintners Co3/4/2008
  Q: I have a brown pic-nic style basket with the name Partager written on the top. It has two handles on ...
  A: These were made by Browne Vintners, the marketing company, as a promotional item for Partager, their ...
selling leftover champagne?3/3/2008
  Q: I had a party and severely overestimated the amount of champagne everyone would drink. I'm now left ...
  A: It is illegal for private individuals to sell alcoholic beverages in the USA...and while these are ...
1995 Cuvee Dom Perignon3/2/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1995 Cuvee Dom Perignon still in the sealed green box. How long do we have to ...
  A: I would drink this one now, as it will not improve with further aging. IN fact, unless it has been ...
G.H. Mumm & Co 19283/2/2008
  Q: I have a 13 fluid ounce (10.5")bottle of Extra dry Champagne G.H.MUMM & Co. REIMS. Ste. Vinicole De ...
  A: The wine itself is certainly trash, not treasure, as it is at leats fifty years past its prime. ...
Wine menu3/1/2008
  Q: A good friend of mine and I is having a dinner in a few weeks. As usual the wine is the central ...
  A: The Mouton is in a different class than the rest of these wines, and also in a different style. It ...
Gracia Chianti Extra Classico 19513/1/2008
  Q: My grandparents picked out an old bottle of Gracia Chianti Extra Classico Vintage 1951 (Greve in ...
  A: It's good that you have a sense of humor about this wine. It was never really intended to be aged ...
Difference between white and red wine2/29/2008
  Q: Is there a difference in the amount of sugar in red and white wine?
  A: Red and white wines have very little difference in terms of sugar content. Dry wines all have less ...
chateau le luc2/28/2008
  Q: I read with interest your answers re Rene Lalou Champagne as I also have a bottle of 1973. I only ...
  A: I am afraid I have sad news for you. Keeping wines in the kitchen is a good idea if you are going ...
Paus Masson Port2/27/2008
  Q: I read your answer to Heidi regarding her bottle of Port. I think you answered my question. However ...
  A: The various lots of this Port were made by Paul Masson to taste nearly identical. Over the ...
valuation2/26/2008
  Q: Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Magnum of Champagne Brut 1990 Millesime De Collection. Got one boxed bottle. ...
  A: This is now getting a bit old for most Champagnes--most of them are best when they are between five ...
wine importing2/25/2008
  Q: Do you have a book or a manual of importing an distribution though the three tier system?
  A: My own book, Wine Marketing and Sales, gives a very practical guide to creating and developing a ...
Wine Valuation- Trillennium (RSA)2/25/2008
  Q: my dad received a very special bottle of wine in 1999 called TRILLENNIUM. It is a blend of 100 of ...
  A: This was a one-shot deal: a special wine made for a special occasion in South Africa. Because of ...
1971 bottle Remy Martin VSOP Champagne2/24/2008
  Q: I was recently given an unopened bottle of Remy Martin VSOP Cognac Champagne from my Grandfather. It ...
  A: This is a bottle of brandy from Cognac--the Champagne is simply a term used in that region to ...
Barton-Guestier mirror advertisement2/20/2008
  Q: I found an old Barton-Guestier mirror while cleaning my boyfriend's house. I have know idea how old ...
  A: My guess is that this is from the 1970's or so. Browne Vintners doesn't exist any more, and Barton ...
Rare cream Sherry2/19/2008
  Q: I have an empty heart shaped bottle of Paul Masson rare cream Sherry & yes, I was named after the ...
  A: What a great story! Sadly, Paul Masson no longer makes this wine, or its cousin, the Rare Souzao ...
Vinitaly 20082/18/2008
  Q: What can you tell me about Vinitaly? I am a wine wholesaler (sales rep) and one of my suppliers is ...
  A: Yes, there are plenty of dinners, but they are by invitation only. You will need to check with your ...
Vinitaly 20082/18/2008
  Q: What can you tell me about Vinitaly? I am a wine wholesaler (sales rep) and one of my suppliers is ...
  A: Vinitaly is quite amazing--but be prepared to be completely overwhelmed. There are something like ...
homemade wine2/18/2008
  Q: I recently made my own wine using concord grapes in my backyard. They fermented and it does smell ...
  A: As long as you made the wine using only yeast and grapes, you are perfectly safe. The fear about ...
Kenwood 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon2/18/2008
  Q: Good afternoon, Paul. My husband was given a bottle of 1975 Kenwood Sonoma County Cabernet ...
  A: Restaurants can charge what they want for wines like this--because there is no standard of ...
Kenwood 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon2/17/2008
  Q: Good afternoon, Paul. My husband was given a bottle of 1975 Kenwood Sonoma County Cabernet ...
  A: Since 1975 was a rather light and thin year in the North Coast, this wine hasn't appreciated much in ...
picking a wine distributor2/16/2008
  Q: as a new wine importer, any ideas on how to pick a Distributor, so that they will push your wine as ...
  A: This is a very tough question. As you have noted, most distributors don't need any more wines in ...
Carneros2/15/2008
  Q: I believe some of the best Pinots come out of Carneros. What is your fav right now?
  A: That's a tough one--because you are right: there are lots of good wines there. I like Acacia, and ...
Dom Ruinart Champagne2/14/2008
  Q: I have three bottles of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne 1981. Please tell me the value per ...
  A: If these were stored in perfect conditions, in a very cold dark place, there still might be some ...
Wine Sour.2/14/2008
  Q: 1978 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva (Marques de marrieta) Is this suppose to be sour? Reviews says it's ...
  A: This is a dry wine--which means that is has no sugar--but within that context it should be soft, and ...
vintage2/11/2008
  Q: i have a bottel of taittinge blanc de blanc 1966,and a sauternes 1959 louis bert &Cie barsac,and a ...
  A: All of these are terrific wines, but they are also all very close to the end of their lives. ...
champagne2/9/2008
  Q: My wife and I have a bottle of champagne that we received as a gift a few years ago. It is a Moet & ...
  A: This is a lovely wine, and it sounds as if it has been stored well. I would estimate its value at ...
recommendation for Santa Barbara area wine tasting2/9/2008
  Q: I am a member of your wine club and i need some information or advice . I want to tour some Santa ...
  A: Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez are excellent places to explore Pinot Noir. Try the Syrah, Chardonnay and ...
anniversary Delicato2/7/2008
  Q: Paul, I was cleaning an found a box set of 50th Anniversary Delicato wines (Chardonnay 1984 and ...
  A: I've done quite a bit of business with the Declicato winery over the years--very nice people, and ...
Interesting bottle I found.1/31/2008
  Q: David was unable to assist here, maybe you can. I live in Denver, Colorado. I was cleaning out the ...
  A: Hah! I remember this one very well--I lived in the Napa Valley when this series was being created, ...
wine1/30/2008
  Q: I have an old bottle of wine,A Monsieur Henri selection,call Old Bual product of portugal,the label ...
  A: This is an interesting one. What you have is Madeira--a wonderful fortified wine made on the island ...
Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home?1/29/2008
  Q: Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home? ANSWER: Hi Subhamoy Secondary ...
  A: Subhamoy The original Dom Perignon started bottling and corking his wine before the final ...
1993 Harlan Estate Red Wine1/28/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1993 Harlan Estate Red Wine that I'd like to sell. How would I go about doing so?
  A: It is illegal for private individuals to sell alcoholic beverages in the USA, so you would have to ...
Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home?1/28/2008
  Q: Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home? ANSWER: Hi Subhamoy Secondary ...
  A: You can always do what Dom Perignon is reported to have done the first time he made sparkling wine: ...
Red wine1/28/2008
  Q: I was thinking of getting a bottle of 1996 Chateau Montrose for a very good friend of mine. 1996 was ...
  A: Montrose is a very structured and serious wine, and 1996 was a very good and classic vintage. With ...
Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home?1/27/2008
  Q: Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home?
  A: Secondary fermentation is only used to make sparkling wines, where the extra bubbles are trapped in ...
champagne1/21/2008
  Q: Why does Champagne bubble in a glass? I've been told this is because the glass is not fully clean ...
  A: Champagne has bubbles because the wine was fermented in the bottle, and the carbon dioxide that the ...
still good to drink?1/20/2008
  Q: ashamed to admit i have a selection of wines hanging around from 2000-2003... wondering if the ...
  A: If these wines have been stored in a cool, dark place, then the reds should all be fine--the swiss ...
krug vintage 19851/20/2008
  Q: what is the value of a bottle of krug vintage 1985 750ml.....thanks in advance
  A: This is a beautiful wine, but unless it has been stored properly, it is probably getting a little ...
1977 Vintage Chiante1/18/2008
  Q: Several years ago I found a bottle of Fratelli Cella Chianti Classico Vintage 1977 in my grandpas ...
  A: Ho Desiree I think it is safe to say that you have aged a lot better than this wine. This was a ...
Burg Layer Schlobkapelle1/17/2008
  Q: I have a bottle by Burg Layer Schlobkapelle 1985 (White grape wine). How much is it worth, if any? ...
  A: This was a special bottling to commemorate the baseball team, but it was a lighter style wine made ...
Opening a primat (27-litre bottle)1/16/2008
  Q: I recently bought a Primat of 1998 Rust en Vrede estate wine (a cab/shiraz/merlot blend) at a South ...
  A: This is a really good question! Yes, you will have to use a normal corkscrew--but use one with the ...
Vintage wine1/12/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of wine and am interested to find out more about it.Can you help.On the label it ...
  A: Bairrada is a region in Portugal, east of Lisbon, that makes some nice wines. The fruit has some ...
Wine valuation1/12/2008
  Q: I purchased a bottle of ice wine from Germany when I was over there in 2000. The bottle is a 375ml ...
  A: Yes, Eisweins are quite rare, and usually appreciate in value a bit--but they don't skyrocket up in ...
port wine serving size1/11/2008
  Q: What size should a serving of port be? And how would you describe the proper glassware to serve it ...
  A: Because Port has a higher alcohol level than most table wines, it is usually served in smaller ...
Brut Andre Champagne1/10/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1988 Brut Andre Champagne that has been refrigerated since being given as a gift ...
  A: Sadly, this is a wine that was never meant to be aged. It won't hurt you, but this one will have ...
Paul Masson Cream Sherry1/9/2008
  Q: I have a heart shaped bottle of rare cream sherry purchased in the 1960's. It has Cuvee #901C on ...
  A: I can't tell you what the serial number means...that's an internal code they use. But this is a ...
Recall?1/9/2008
  Q: We found a bottle of Fratell Bucalossi 1982 lying on its side in my Dad's basement. My brother ...
  A: I don't think there were any recalls of Italian wines in those years...so this one should be pretty ...
1982 Kenwood Cab. Sav. ???1/8/2008
  Q: I was recently given a 9.0L bottle of 1982 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon by a relative who has been ...
  A: This is a pretty nice wine--1982 wasn't a great year, but the larger bottle format should have aged ...
chianti question1/8/2008
  Q: I seldom drink. Six months ago (or maybe even longer), I bought a bottle of chianti and have only ...
  A: It won't hurt you, but it won't taste very good any more. Wine is made from fruit, and tends to ...
Dom Perignon1/7/2008
  Q: A friend says he has a bottle of 1972 Dom Perignon champagne in his basement. He believes it is ...
  A: Unless you are a well-known collector, buyers will question the storage conditions of the this wine. ...
1964 Cuvee Dom Perignon1/5/2008
  Q: my grandfather recently passed away and upon cleaning out his wine cellar, I found an unopened ...
  A: Unless you are a well-known collector, buyers will question the storage conditions of the this wine. ...
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 19651/5/2008
  Q: I just came across a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1965 that I recovered from my mother's wine ...
  A: This is a tough one. Unless the wine was stored in near perfect conditions, it really isn't likely ...
age1/4/2008
  Q: hy, i just started a batch of wine, white to be exact. its curently winter here and the normal day ...
  A: You should be just fine with this set up. In colder temperatures, the yeast works more slowly, but ...
value of cognac1/3/2008
  Q: I have a QUART bottle of hennessy fine champagne vsop which says grande and petite. the bottle is ...
  A: This sells for about $45 a 750ml at big wine shops, so your bottle is probably worth a bit more than ...
wine1/2/2008
  Q: Regardless of the size of the glass, how much wine in ounces is considered one serving of wine.
  A: Good question! For most of the health studies in wine, they use 4-5 ounces as a typical serving. ...
Ingredients on Wine1/2/2008
  Q: I have a friend that as part of his Christmas card he makes four questions and one of them was the ...
  A: I think what your friend is referring to is Shaoxing wine, often mispronounced ( and misspelled ) in ...
Dom Perignon Vintage 19931/1/2008
  Q: should i drink it or sell it - if its worth lots then i would sell it - purchased for $200 - kept ...
  A: Unless you are a well-known collector, buyers will question the storage conditions of the this wine. ...
Commemororative Port Vintage 20051/1/2008
  Q: I recently acquired a bottle of commemorative port (2005) celebrating the Trafalgar Day Bicentennial ...
  A: Because so few bottles were produced, wines like this are usually worth more to a memorabilia ...
are my wines okay?12/31/2007
  Q: I have several bottles of older unopened wine, none of them probably very expensive. I know some ...
  A: There are no website like this, simply because there are way too many wines in the world--over ...
chardonnay 199812/31/2007
  Q: could it be still any good?
  A: H Odette I just had a bottle of 1997 Chardonnay from Monterey, and it was really quite lovely. But ...
1934 Spain's Golden Cream Sherry12/31/2007
  Q: . I have a question on this bottle i aquired its reads "Vintage 1934 BOttled In Spain" ...
  A: The solera system used in Spain is unique in the wine world. Wine from previous vintages is blended ...
re-corking champagne to POP again12/30/2007
  Q: I am a Motion Picture propmaster. For a movie we would open a new bottle of sparkling wine for each ...
  A: Sorry to disappoint you, but none of the ways to recork Champagne will really give you that "pop" ...
MUMM'S 1972 OR OLDER12/27/2007
  Q: I WAS GIVEN A BOTTLE OF MUMM'S EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE IN 1972. IS IT WORTH ANYTHING?
  A: This was a nice Champagne when it was made--and probably sold for about $12 a bottle. Extra Dry is ...
Vintage wine12/27/2007
  Q: I am writing a play that takes place in 1948 and would like suggestions for best possible wines ...
  A: this is a fun question! the years immediately before your story were not good years for wine, as ...
Roderer Cristal 197812/26/2007
  Q: I have just received a bottle of Cristal 1978 How do i know if it is spoiled? It may not have been ...
  A: This was a lovely wine...but it is really getting too old at this point. Unless is has been kept ...
German Champaign/Sparkling Wine12/26/2007
  Q: In the 80's and early 90's I enjoyed a German Champaign by Henkel. Is this produced/available any ...
  A: Yes, Henkel still makes sparking wines (called Sekt) in Germany, but I don't think they export much ...
Vintage VO bottle12/25/2007
  Q: I have a 1953 sealed decanter bottle of Seagrams VO -- is this still drinkable? And/or worth ...
  A: Distilled spirits like whiskey do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because ...
Old Champagne12/23/2007
  Q: Should we just open it, or does it have any potential value?
  A: This was a nice Champagne when it was made--and probably sold for about $20 a bottle. But it was ...
1953 G.H.mumm&Co. cordon Rouge12/23/2007
  Q: I recently came across a bottle of 1953 G.H.Mumm&Co. Cordon Rouge champagne Brut in my ...
  A: This was a nice Champagne when it was made--and probably sold for about $20 a bottle. Crodon Rouge ...
1973 bottle Rene Lalou Champagne12/22/2007
  Q: My father bought this champagne bottle for me 23 years ago. I have not opened it, kept in on it's ...
  A: This is a lovely wine...but it is really getting too old. Unless is has been kept below 55 degrees ...
Rene LaLou12/21/2007
  Q: Is there anywhere in this country that I can buy a good bottle of Rene LaLou? And what year would ...
  A: This was my wife's favorite Champagne, as well. But the company stopped making it years ago. They ...
Cabernet Sauvignon + Appetizer12/20/2007
  Q: I am going to a "Wine & Cheese" party on 12/21/07 and the wine assigned to me was Cabernet ...
  A: You are right--it's a bit tough to start with Cabernet as an apetizer wine...the rest of meal is ...
Value of wine12/19/2007
  Q: How much for a bottle of Nello Gori Chianti vintage 1969?
  A: Sorry to say, but this wine was never made to age more than about ten years, and by now it is ...
wine suport12/18/2007
  Q: Howdy, iv been making “country” wine and moonshine since I was about 14. We drink wine almost every ...
  A: Nope--you aren't missing a step. But tannic acid comes from the skins and seeds of the grapes. ...
alcohol %12/18/2007
  Q: Does the percentage of alcohol in a wine make it taste better, or is this a matter of opinion? Are ...
  A: This is a great question. In fact, some of the greatest wines in the world, German Rieslings, often ...
red wine12/17/2007
  Q: Good morning, I need help picking out a good red wine for my boyfriend's parents. I am totally ...
  A: There are a ton of red wines out on the market, and it is always tough to predict what other people ...
Drinks12/16/2007
  Q: can you help? I like the freedom I have sexually with my husband after drinking, but I cant stand ...
  A: It would help if I knew what kinds of thing you were drinking now. If you really don't like the ...
Too Old Wines?12/15/2007
  Q: I have a number of red wines that have been given to my husband & me as gifts. I prefer white, but ...
  A: All of these wines are really in the prime of their lives. The Beaujolais should be drunk ...
old champagne12/13/2007
  Q: Is it unsafe to drink champagne that may have gone bad?
  A: In general, old wine that has been sealed in a bottle won't hurt you. IT may taste dreadful, with ...
RE: FOREST GLEN 93 CHARDONNAY12/10/2007
  Q: JUST TWO QUESTIONS,JUST LOOKING @ THIS BOTTLE AND SEEING BLACK ASH FLOATING IN THERE IS THIS WINE ...
  A: There are lots of things that can float in wine--most often you see small crystals of tartaric acid, ...
Unknown if any value of wine12/8/2007
  Q: My Grandfather owned a liquor store back in the 60's. I have a bottle of Yago 1961 Spanish Burgundy ...
  A: This was a classic old wine from that period--Spanish Burgundy! Burgundy is in France, and it is ...
salted red wine12/7/2007
  Q: perhaps this is stupid, but I have a recipe that calls for salted red wine, is that grocery store ...
  A: This is a great question. Salted wine is a manufactured wine that just takes very inexpensive wine ...
Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico12/6/2007
  Q: Can I get your advice on the Brolio Chianti Classico 2004 vs the 2005 one? Which one would you ...
  A: I think most people would agree that the 2004 vintage is better--it really was quite a wonderful ...
whats my wine worth12/5/2007
  Q: is it still worth storing my wine? 1.Crimea red Liqueur Wine 1945- (2)Morastel ...
  A: I am sorry to say that these wines, because they are such unusual blends from such unusual regions, ...
VinItaly 200812/4/2007
  Q: I was with you on the 06 trek. You spoke of putting together a trip exterior to the CIA. Did you ...
  A: Nice to hear from you! I did put together a trip to Vinitaly last year through Napa Valley ...
Jackson Triggs Proprietor's Grand Reserve Shiraz - 200412/4/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a magnum of this World Gold Metal winning wine that is no longer publicly ...
  A: This is lovely wine, and should age very nice for many years. Magnums, because of the larger ...
What is wrong with my wine that it is not too drunkable or hard?12/3/2007
  Q: I want to prepare homemade wine. I studied many recipes on the internet and visited the village ...
  A: I think that if the others are sinking their wine jars into the deep water of the pond, they are ...
1971 Perrier-Jouet12/3/2007
  Q: Stored in a closet for who knows how long, we have unearthed a never opened gift box of Pierre-Jouet ...
  A: This was a really nice bottle of wine, but it is really getting pretty old at this point. Unless it ...
Vintage rating11/30/2007
  Q: I am living in Seattle, WA, and I like red (merlot, Carb) and white wines(Chardonnay, Souvignon ...
  A: Each region has four factors that influence the character and style of the wine. As you suggest, ...
What is wrong with my wine that it is not too drunkable or hard?11/28/2007
  Q: I want to prepare homemade wine. I studied many recipes on the internet and visited the village ...
  A: I think part of the problem is the yeast. Breadmaking yeast often has a hard time fermenting wine ...
What is wrong with my wine that it is not too drunkable or hard?11/28/2007
  Q: I want to prepare homemade wine. I studied many recipes on the internet and visited the village ...
  A: Your wine may be getting too warm in your room, and that would make it lose some of its fruit ...
food pairing with Pinot Gris11/28/2007
  Q: I received a bottle of French Pinot Gris as a gift from my daughter. It is a 2001 Tokay-Pinot Gris, ...
  A: This is a nice wine that should pair nicely with roast chicken, salmon, or even roast pork. Wines of ...
Buy Now, Drink Later11/26/2007
  Q: We would like to buy a 2007 bottle of wine to commemorate the year of our first child's birth to ...
  A: It's a great question and a lovely idea. the only challenge is that most of the wines from the ...
Mumm 194711/23/2007
  Q: I have inherited a bottle of G H Mumm Reims Champagne from 1947 which looks to be in good condition. ...
  A: The reason you can't find any values for this wine is that even the best Champagnes are usually aged ...
Reisling wines11/23/2007
  Q: I took a wine course in college a very long time ago. I am thinking we were told Reisling wines are ...
  A: In the old days, people thought of Riesling as a very sweet wine for dessert, but these days the ...
wine found in barrel!11/22/2007
  Q: Bought a property next to a lot of winery's. Found a barrel of wine on the property. The only thing ...
  A: This is a new one! The name on the barrel is the maker of the barrel, not the wine. This is a ...
Aging white wine11/22/2007
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of 1990 Johannisberg Riesling by Robert Mondavi. What would be the ...
  A: Most California Rieslings are made for drinking fairly young, usually within five years of the ...
Elio Perrone Moscato Sourgal 200611/21/2007
  Q: I love this but it's impossible to find in my area is there anything else with a similar taste that ...
  A: Muscat is one of the most distinctive grapes in the world--it has a wonderful fruity/flowery note in ...
what is it worth11/21/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of brolio chianti classico riserva 1982 red wine import from italy. Is it worth ...
  A: The Brolio Chianti Classico is probably nearing the end of its life--unless it is from a very famous ...
Sweet wine11/21/2007
  Q: I am a first time wine drinker and I have tried a few different types and I am looking for something ...
  A: Most of the red wines you will find in the market are pretty dry, so focus on the white wines. ...
Value of 3 bottles, please11/21/2007
  Q: The 3 bottles are; Annata 1971 Barolo, Poderi Scanavino Azienda Vitivinicola, bottled in Italy by: ...
  A: These are all pushing the limits of old age, I am sorry to say. The Rioja is almost certainly well ...
1955 Dom Perignon11/19/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of 1955 Dom Perignon. It is in good condition - the label has minor imperfections ...
  A: This is a great wine, but even Dom Perignon isn't expected to live this long. If it had been stored ...
Graf Zoltan and Bor Forras Red Wine11/18/2007
  Q: Before I begin please excuse my ignorance I have only recently discovered a liking for Red Wine. The ...
  A: The wines you mentioned are from Pierroth, a company that only sells wine direct--and doesn't sell ...
1915 Metaxa Grand Prix11/17/2007
  Q: I just found in my deposit a bottle of a 1915 Metaxa Grand Prix edition, that I believe to be from ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high alcohol level that they don't change much, for better or for ...
sandamans vintage port11/16/2007
  Q: please can you tell me if this bottle of port late bottled vintage 1978 bottled in 1983 by sandaman ...
  A: I don't think I got your full question here...but this is lovely stuff. George Sandeman is one of ...
Restaurant Quality Wines11/14/2007
  Q: Paul could you possibly give me the names of a few affordable good tasting wines that I should try ...
  A: You'd think that would make sense--but for some reason, this is never done. Of course, the worst ...
Restaurant Quality Wines11/13/2007
  Q: Paul could you possibly give me the names of a few affordable good tasting wines that I should try ...
  A: THis is a much harder question! Here's why: There are some great brands that seems to make good ...
Wine glass size11/12/2007
  Q: Given that 6oz is the norm for a restaurant serving, what would you suggest the glass size be, and ...
  A: This is a much more complicated question than you might at first think! 1. Many consumers ...
Corbiere wine11/11/2007
  Q: Paul, I have just drunk a most beautiful (to my palete) premium 2003 Rocbere Grand Reserve made from ...
  A: Here is a quick update--the wine is available at Morrison's Supermarkets. The producer contacted me ...
wine11/9/2007
  Q: What do you mean by new age wines? ANSWER: HI Vivek Actually, I think most people in the wine ...
  A: White wines are generally more fruity and aromatic, and chilling them helps preserve that fruity ...
De venoge Champagne 197911/8/2007
  Q: I have a 75cl bottle of De Venoge champagne with the date of 1979, what is the value of this bottle ...
  A: De Venoge is a lesser known Champagne house, but they make pretty nice wines. The 1979 is getting a ...
wine11/8/2007
  Q: What do you mean by new age wines?
  A: Actually, I think most people in the wine business say New World wines...but these are wines that ...
Port11/8/2007
  Q: I am a novice wine enthusiast looking for some decent, and if at all possible, affordable port ...
  A: Good for you. Port is lovely stuff, and not nearly enough people try it out. And there are some ...
Napoleon Old Liquer Cognac11/7/2007
  Q: I have recently aquired a bottle of Napoleon Old Liquer Cognac. I am enquiring about the value and ...
  A: This is a pretty common name in French Cognac, and many different producers make something under ...
value?11/7/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of izarra dated 1835 the label has on it "vieille liqveur de la cote basque" as im ...
  A: Here is the entry from Wikipedia on Izarra...taken mainly from the company website. The 1835 date ...
value of champagne11/1/2007
  Q: In visiting my parents, my father showed me a sealed bottle of champagne that he has had for 42 ...
  A: I am sorry, but the answer to both questions is probably no. The fact that the wine has no label ...
Buying Champagne as an Investment10/31/2007
  Q: I've recently seen a bottle of Ruinart 1973 Vintage & Moet & Chandon 1966..& they are going for ...
  A: The only reason to buy older wines is to drink them--not as an investment. While some wines do ...
Wine10/30/2007
  Q: I just bought 2 bottles of '82 Rothschild Mouton Cadet, what is each bottle worth?
  A: A. It's important to note that Mouton Cadet is NOT Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Chateau Mouton ...
Wine Importing10/29/2007
  Q: My husband and I have a simalar interest as Vinnie and Sue on wine, once you have the wine importers ...
  A: I'll answer the second question first, if you don't mind. The book is a very practical guide to ...
botham merrill willis wine10/28/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Red cabernet sauvingnon and a Red shiraz signed by botham, merril and willis - ...
  A: The first two guys are famous cricket players in Australia, and a few years ago, they teamed up with ...
1993 Whaler Vineyard10/27/2007
  Q: Years ago my husband and I enjoyed a bottle of 1993 Whaler Vineyard Zinfandel and bought another ...
  A: In some ways, you have answered your own question. When you look up Penfold's Grange, you find out ...
1929 G.H. Mumm&Co Champagne Value10/25/2007
  Q: Have Bottle of Cardon Rouge 1929 wondering what value
  A: This wine is well past its prime, and has no value to wine connoisseurs. It might be of interest to ...
serving wine etiquette in fine dining restaurants10/24/2007
  Q: Having a mix company at a table it is clear that we serve ladies first and then gentlemen and the ...
  A: This is a great question. In fact, I led a seminar today with a Master Sommelier, and we talked ...
Rene Lalou - 197610/23/2007
  Q: I bought this Champagne in Switzerland in 1982. Does it have any value and are there any special ...
  A: This is my wife's favorite Champagne...but this one is getting pretty old. Unless it has been ...
how long will wine last unopened?10/23/2007
  Q: My daughter was born in 2005, and we'd like to buy a couple of magnums to savour at her 21st ...
  A: In some ways, you have already answered your own question. Very few of the wines in the world are ...
wine from Italy10/22/2007
  Q: If I am understanding this correctly, wine from Italy is made without sulfites? We brought back 6 ...
  A: No, wines from Italy aren't made any differenly-but the labeling laws are different. All wines have ...
Burchino Wine10/19/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of wine that is about 36" tall and is shapped like a snail. I believe it is from the ...
  A: Sad to say, the wine in this bottle is far too old to be of any interest. These bottles were ...
Wine and food pairing10/17/2007
  Q: I have probably what most would consider a stupid question so please bear with me. When people talk ...
  A: The only stupid questions are the ones that don't get asked! Yours is a great question, and really ...
oops10/16/2007
  Q: I recently made my first batch of wine and it turned out ok, but not as good as I hoped. I took ...
  A: Well, you certainly aren't afraid to try new things! Most winemakers would do some sort of analysis ...
Decanting and serving temperatures10/15/2007
  Q: I have two quick questions: First, what is your recommendation for storing opened wine. I have ...
  A: THese are NOT quick questions But they are really good ones. The best way to store open wine, if ...
Chivas - green bottle10/12/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Chivas Regal 12 yr Scotch from the 1950's in a green colored bottle. Do ...
  A: Older whiskeys simply don't appreciate in value the way great wines do. The high alcohol levels ...
Names of Wines10/4/2007
  Q: I am getting married at the Renault Winery in NJ in 17 days and would like to use the names of wine ...
  A: This is a cute idea. And yeah, I could send you to some website...but this is more fun! Cabernet ...
Could you go blind if you make alcohol the wrong way?10/3/2007
  Q: I'm sorry if this question sounds stupid but my friend told me that if you make your own alcohol (or ...
  A: It is illegal for individuals to distill alcohol in the USA. Homemade wine and beer is quite ...
Golden Cream Sherry10/2/2007
  Q: My sister-in-law has a bottle of Golden Cream Sherry in a foil wrapped bottle. It states vintage ...
  A: This is a great question. One of the biggest enemies of wine as it ages is oxidation--but Sherries ...
Worth of wine9/30/2007
  Q: I recently received 9 cases of mixed wine from a 5 diamond resort for a great price, but it was take ...
  A: The first place I would look is winebid.com. They are an on-line auction house, and you can search ...
COST OF A BOTTLE OF CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD9/29/2007
  Q: I bought a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1973 en hommage a Picasso at a rummage sale of a ...
  A: You don't mention if the bottle is full or not...! If it is full, and it has been stored properly, ...
How much is this worth?9/28/2007
  Q: I won a magnum bottle of 1983 charles krug wine and its also signed by peter mondovi?
  A: IF this is the Charles Krug red stripe reserve Cabernet, that would be the best wine they made back ...
wine price9/27/2007
  Q: what is the ballpark price of a bottle of e. guigal, cotes du rhone, 1985? i live in southern ...
  A: This wine is approaching the end of its life, and it wasn't an expensive wine to begin with. I ...
champagne9/24/2007
  Q: Please give some info on the following: 1 - 1985 Rene Lalou - G.H Mumms Champagne Brut 2 - 1975 ...
  A: The Rene Lalou used to be the very best Champagne made by this fine house---and is simply wonderful ...
valuation9/22/2007
  Q: could you please tell me what a bottle of para liqueur 1947 is worth and also a bottle of show port ...
  A: These are two very different beverages. The liqueur is very high in alcohol, so it doesn't change ...
Reisling Wine9/21/2007
  Q: Paul, I am interested in producing my own Riesling wine. Can you tell me how to make a Riesling wine ...
  A: Wine is simple: just take ripe grapes and add yeast--fermentation will occur, and wine will result! ...
found in attic -wine & liquor9/21/2007
  Q: My husband recently for two boxes of wine and liqour in his grandparents attic. Most was given to ...
  A: These bottles are all probably still pretty good, because the high alcohol levels protect them. But ...
Argentina wine9/11/2007
  Q: My husband and I will be traveling to Argentina for our honeymoon and will be doing some wine ...
  A: What fun! I hope to visit there early next year, when my daughter will be studying in Buenos ...
1985 Chianti9/10/2007
  Q: Cleaning out my father's wine cellar I found three bottles of Brolio Reserva del Barone Chianti ...
  A: The answer to this one depends, to a certain extent, on your father's wine cellar. Was it ...
What is it worth?9/6/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Andre champagne from 1973. The label says "Andre Pink Champagne, Modesto, ...
  A: Sorry to disillusion you, but this bottle isn't worth much at all. It was made by Gallo winery in ...
Cordon Rouge bottle9/5/2007
  Q: I recently acquired what seems to be a display bottle for Cordon Rouge champagne. It is empty and ...
  A: I've certainly seen these before. It's a double-magnum sized bottle, and they were given away as ...
various wines9/4/2007
  Q: Can you tell me anything about these wines or their values? R&J Cook Cabernet Sauvignon 1980 ~ ...
  A: The values of these wines really depend on the number of buyers you can find. An auction might be ...
shelf life8/31/2007
  Q: The older I get, the more broad my wine taste. I used to only drink cabs but now I'm buying alot of ...
  A: One of the great things about getting older is how we learn to appreciate so many different things! ...
serving temperature8/29/2007
  Q: I was given a bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon and I'm not a drinker. We decided to celebrate with ...
  A: Champagne is simple. Just put it in the fridge for an hour, and then serve it. It will be perfect. ...
Taittinger 1978 Collection8/28/2007
  Q: I've been holding onto this for quite some time and really need to sell it now. Not sure where to ...
  A: I'd start with winebid.com. They specialize in this kind of thing, and seem to attract a good group ...
1972 Chateau Margaux 1er GCC8/28/2007
  Q: I've got my hands on a 75 cl bottle of 1972 Chateau Margaux 1er GCC and was wondering if this would ...
  A: 1972 was not a good year in Bordeaux, and I think that most connoisseurs would esimate that this ...
Is this worth keeping?8/27/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of 1957 Chambolle Musiguy (Jules Laine & C) Inelgodiant a Nuits St George Cote d'Or ...
  A: This was a pretty good bottle of wine in its day, but that day has long gone. This was a wine that ...
NEED ASSISTANCE IN PRICING WINES I WISH TO SELL...8/27/2007
  Q: I am writing from Australia, and would apreciate your expertise appraising some wine & champaigne ...
  A: For a collection of wines like this, I strongly recommend that you work with an auction house that ...
unknown wine8/21/2007
  Q: I am not familiar with wine at al, and have been given a Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Vintage ...
  A: Nice to hear from you! 1982 was a bit cool and rainy in the North Coast, so the wines are a little ...
Is our old wine still good?8/21/2007
  Q: Paul: Nearly twenty years ago a good friend gave us a case of different wines as a wedding present. ...
  A: Hmmm. I hope you marriage is in better shape than these bottles! Most of them should have been ...
1966 Vino Paniza8/21/2007
  Q: I was given this wine 7 years ago while in Spain. I have kept it (hopefully) pretty well. Is this ...
  A: Yep, that helps. I should have mentioned in my last response that Carinena is one of the typical ...
1966 Vino Paniza "Solera Reservada"8/20/2007
  Q: I was given this wine 7 years ago while in Spain. I have kept it (hopefully) pretty well. Is this ...
  A: This is a wild one. Carinena is the Spanish name for Carignane--a grape grown in southern France ( ...
value8/20/2007
  Q: i would like to know the value of a bottle of 1985 dome perignon thank you. ANSWER: Hi Steven The ...
  A: I would inquire of a fine wine shop locally...but online, you can work with winebid.com. Ebay ...
value8/20/2007
  Q: i would like to know the value of a bottle of 1985 dome perignon thank you.
  A: The value of this bottle depends on how it was stored. If it was in a cool, dark, quiet place, then ...
still drinkable wines?8/18/2007
  Q: I recently went through my basement and found some old wines. Are they still drinkable and are they ...
  A: These were all very nice wines when they were made---but they were made to drink withing a few years ...
value of wine8/18/2007
  Q: I have a boxed sealed bottle of 1988 Cuuvee Dom Perignon what is the value if any? Thank you, ...
  A: IF this has been stored perfectly, in a very dark, cool, quiet place, then these should sell pretty ...
marsala wine8/17/2007
  Q: I live in a small town in Alaska on an island - I want to make chicken marsala but marsala wine is ...
  A: How's the fishing up there? I have always wanted to spend a week or two fly fishing in Alaska... ...
Good $10 to $30 red wine?8/12/2007
  Q: I'm looking for relatively common good red wine mostly in the $10 - $30 range. Willing to spend up ...
  A: There are 60,000 different wines in the US market, so I am not going to recommend one or two of them ...
unique wine bottle8/2/2007
  Q: It is shaped as if it has 4 "handles" but it is all connected. The cork has never been removed and ...
  A: Here's what I found out about these bottles about six months ago... I had never seen one of these ...
1976 Chateau Mayne-Vieil8/2/2007
  Q: I recently found a bottle of 1976 Chateau Mayne-Vieil and was wondering what you could tell me about ...
  A: B. This is a red wine from the Bordeaux region of France; a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and ...
AKIVA Wine8/2/2007
  Q: I believe I have a bottle of wine similar to "Emily's" and I would like to send you some pictures if ...
  A: I don't know if the pictures will help me much. Can you send me the information on the label, ...
Wine Importer7/30/2007
  Q: I a totally a beginner when it comes to knowing wine, but i am very interested in becoming a wine ...
  A: There is a tremendous amount of competition...and the big boys have most of the leverage in every ...
Wine Importer7/30/2007
  Q: I a totally a beginner when it comes to knowing wine, but i am very interested in becoming a wine ...
  A: There's an old saying: The best way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start with a ...
Wine Broker7/19/2007
  Q: I am just starting a new career as a wine broker and was wondering what books you would recommend to ...
  A: I'd recommend four books, each one for a different reason. 1. Hugh Johnson's World Atlas of Wine. ...
Was '93 a good year, and which wine ages best?7/17/2007
  Q: I plan to give my son a bottle of '93 wine on his 21st birthday. I'd rather buy now, and get it when ...
  A: You are a little late--most of the 1993 wines were for sale in about 1995-1997, but you still might ...
finding a wine7/16/2007
  Q: My wife and I are looking for a red and white wine that we like. The problem is that there are many ...
  A: This is a lot harder than it seems. There are more than 60,000 wines for sale in the USA, and a ...
vintage wine7/16/2007
  Q: A friend is turning 65 next month and I thought it would be fun to present him with a bottle of wine ...
  A: This is a tough one, for a couple of reasons. 1. There are only a very few wines that hold up ...
chilled wine glass7/15/2007
  Q: several places I have worked chilled the white wine glasses I am working a different area and ...
  A: Hmmm. I don't think any serious restaurant service trainer would suggest chilling white wine ...
clueless about wine7/15/2007
  Q: Upon learning of the health benefits of red wine, I'd like to ask your opinion of what type of red ...
  A: I don't think anyone should start drinking wines they don't like just because of the health ...
Port decanting7/12/2007
  Q: I'm new to port, and I was wondering how long I can keep port in the decanter after I open it? In ...
  A: This is an easy one to answer. If the Port is a Ruby or Tawny, it will come with a special cork ...
how much is my wine worth & will it taste nice??7/12/2007
  Q: I have recently acquired 4 bottles of wine and on the label it says, "BIANCO TOSCANO GORI GORI ...
  A: This is a nice, delicate white wine--but it's one that is usually best when consumed within about 5 ...
chianti7/11/2007
  Q: My daughter purchased a bottle of Chianti in Italy about 6 years ago. I told her she couldn't open ...
  A: Cecchi is a very reputable producer in Chianti...although the 2000 vintage would not have been ...
1969 Nello Gort Orvieto7/11/2007
  Q: I purchased a very pretty wine bottle with what looks like an old street light possible a candle ...
  A: Orvieto is a fresh wine that is best drunk when it is only a few years old. This is a white wine ...
chianti7/10/2007
  Q: My daughter purchased a bottle of Chianti in Italy about 6 years ago. I told her she couldn't open ...
  A: It could be. It would help to know what kind of Chianti it is. If it is a 1997 vintage Chianti ...
Wine and Food Pairings7/10/2007
  Q: I am having a dinner party in about 2 weeks and I need some help narrowing down wine choices to go ...
  A: As I recall, the Prum wine would be slightly less sweet, and a little higher in acid. I think ...
three-tier system7/9/2007
  Q: My question regards navigating the three-tier system. Is it possible to purchase wine overseas, ...
  A: Each state has its own laws about this so there are lots of complications. Generally, an importer ...
Old burgundy7/9/2007
  Q: Many (20?) years ago I picked up a mixed case of wine when visiting a friend in the UK. Among the ...
  A: THis is actually a pretty amazing wine. I think the current value might be about $1000--if you can ...
Wine and Food Pairings7/9/2007
  Q: I am having a dinner party in about 2 weeks and I need some help narrowing down wine choices to go ...
  A: You've got a couple of interesting dishes there...but the challenge is that the most obvious wine ...
1979 wine7/8/2007
  Q: My boyfriend is a real wine lover. and for his birthday I was going to look into getting him some ...
  A: This is a nice idea...and there are a few wines that might be good choices. You haven't given me a ...
Wine7/8/2007
  Q: I have a couple of bottles of wine that I inherited. I'm not much of a wine drinker and would like ...
  A: Castlewood is an old brand from the San Martin winery south of San Jose. Here is an article about ...
1966 Chateau Mouton-Rothschield and Chateau Montrose 19737/7/2007
  Q: Do you have any advice as to the drinkability and value of the 1966 referenced above? Also, I ...
  A: The best place to sell older vintage wines these days would be somewhere like winebid.com. You ...
1966 Chateau Mouton-Rothschield and Chateau Montrose 19737/6/2007
  Q: Do you have any advice as to the drinkability and value of the 1966 referenced above? Also, I ...
  A: These are both quite famous wines..altough they are getting just a little long in the tooth by now. ...
What is this?7/2/2007
  Q: I have a gallon wine bottle that has fish all the way up from the base of the bottle. It stands ...
  A: This is a great bit of packaging from the old days---and might be of small interest to a bottle ...
1934 champagne7/2/2007
  Q: I have a very old bottle of champagne (Henriot Rheims) year 1934 in VERY good condition, and would ...
  A: Sadly, this wine is way too old to be of interest to a wine connoisseur. Most Champagnes, even the ...
we got lots of old bottles of wine from 1995-19986/24/2007
  Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me if I should save these bottles of wine or drink them. My ...
  A: Sadly, all three of these wines were made to be consumed relatively young--within a few years of the ...
Age of Red Wine6/21/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Hyatt Vineyards 2001 Merlot. I have stored at 65 degrees on it's side in our ...
  A: you ask a very good question. Hyatt wines are made to drink fairly early on in their lives--but the ...
over the top?6/21/2007
  Q: I have found in my cellar, two bottles that I put down before divorce. My question is weather the ...
  A: There are no shortcuts! LOL. Actually, there are relatively few wines these days that are made for ...
over the top?6/20/2007
  Q: I have found in my cellar, two bottles that I put down before divorce. My question is weather the ...
  A: The 1979 Raymond Zinfandel is probably a bit tired by now. Zinfandel doesn't usually last more than ...
Paul Masson rare cream sherry6/19/2007
  Q: I just have a quick question. I recently received a bottle of Paul Masson rare cream sherry. The ...
  A: Sherry is a wine that originated in the Jerez region of Spain. (Sherry is a corruption of the ...
Brookside Black Velvet Wine6/16/2007
  Q: Believer it or not I was reading an E-mail on your site about the Black Velvet Wine. I have a ...
  A: Black Velvet was a rich, and slightly sweet red wine...very smooth. There are a couple of things on ...
champagne6/13/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of G.H. Mumm & Co. Cordon Rouge. Vintage 1933. I have a feeling that it's pretty ...
  A: Yep--you are right. Cordon Rouge is lovely stuff--but it really should be consumed within 5-10 ...
which wine6/9/2007
  Q: What wine is the best for a responsible 23-year-old girl who has just graduated and is now a nurse?
  A: There is no right answer to your question, but let me give you a few ideas. Most wines all have ...
Is this wine worth anything?5/21/2007
  Q: I have a 2 bottle gift set in a wood box with latches of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton-Cadet. ...
  A: Mouton Cadet is a wine brand made by the Mouton Rothschild family--but while Chateau Mouton ...
Champagne value5/21/2007
  Q: My mother has a boxed bottle of Champagne (with two glasses)her father purchased during WWII. We ...
  A: There aren't many Champagnes that will last more than twenty years--even under pefect storage ...
value4/21/2007
  Q: I have a 1928 bottle of champagne ,produce of France and imported to the USA.(Carte ...
  A: Not even the greatest Champagnes last this long...and this wine never started out as great ...
1942 Bordeaux4/20/2007
  Q: My 98-year-old friend recently discovered 13 bottles of 1942 Chateau Léon Bordeaux/ Mähler Besse & ...
  A: Sadly, this wine is probably well past its prime. This is not a well-known chateau, and the wine ...
Wine type4/17/2007
  Q: Mr. Wagner, I live in Northeast Georgia, just inside the South Carolina line. From the the ...
  A: Yes, there are some concerns about growing grapes in your neck of the woods. The first one is that ...
old wine!4/15/2007
  Q: My father has a bottle of wine and wonders if the company is still in existance, and if the wine is ...
  A: Vintners was a co-op winery in South Australia--not known so much for quality as the quantity of ...
1970 Wine4/10/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild from 1970 and wanted some help finding how much its ...
  A: With perfect storage conditions, this wine might well be worth over $500 a bottle. But unless you ...
corks or other closures4/9/2007
  Q: I was recently at a party where a discussion erupted regarding fine wines. As we were discussing ...
  A: This is a question that would require a whole book to answer...so let me summarize things for you. ...
Delbeck Champagne 19424/9/2007
  Q: My friend has a bottle of Elbe Champagne dated 1942 and she wonders if it has any value
  A: Sorry to say it, but this bottle is way past its prime. These wines were made to drink within a few ...
Kastelet4/9/2007
  Q: I have what appears to be a 1979 Kastelet with notches on the bottle at 24 & V on the back label. ...
  A: This wine should probably have been opened quite a few years ago. It's from what is now called ...
Chateau Mongravey3/23/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of 2000 Chateau Mongravey Margaux. Is this worth anything?
  A: 2000 was a really good year in Bordeaux, but this is not one of the great Chateaux. It should be ...
old wine3/22/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of graves cruse 1934 bordeaux and i can't find any information about it could you ...
  A: I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but I think there are very few wines from this region, even ...
wine dual zone free standing cellar3/20/2007
  Q: I'm looking for a decent dual zone wine cellar. We drink more red then white. Want around 30-40 ...
  A: I can't give you any guarantees, but I have worked with a couple of those Everstar units as part of ...
1969 bottle of Cordon Rouge Champagne3/18/2007
  Q: Is this worth keeping or can I throw it out? It was given to me because it reflects the ...
  A: Well...it is probably well over the hill: flat, tired, darker in color, lacking both fruit and ...
Startup wine inventory and mix3/13/2007
  Q: I wanted to ask you whether there are some "rules of thumb" when it comes to defining the sales mix ...
  A: This is a great question, but the answer depends almost completely on your local market. I could ...
Don Carlos Golden Cream Sherry3/5/2007
  Q: paul, My father has a bottle of Don Carlos Golden Cream Sherry imported from west indies corp. It ...
  A: I don't want to be the bearer of sad news, but chances are, this bottle wouldn't sell for much to ...
flora springs2/28/2007
  Q: I have a 1982 napa valley caberet s. made by flora springs for Levi Strauss called Levi's Special ...
  A: 1982 wasn't a great year for Cabernet in the Napa Valley--most of those wines are pretty tired right ...
1976 Moet2/26/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne that I am trying to find a value for. The Label reads Moet and Chandon ...
  A: Sorry, but I don't have great news for you on this one. This is bottle is not a reserve bottling, ...
Food Pairing2/25/2007
  Q: Ok this might be a strange request. What would be an excellent food pairing with a 1995 Salon Blanc ...
  A: This isn't a strange request at all. If I were drinking this wine, I would want to make sure that ...
champagne2/15/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne, from the 96 Olympics, unopened. Wondering if the is a value to this ...
  A: Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but most of these commemmorative bottles don't have great wine ...
Wine search2/13/2007
  Q: I had no idea about wine, but I want to find a bottle of 1975 red wine for my boyfriend(He is born ...
  A: This is a very sweet idea, but it's a little more difficult than you might think. 1975 was a pretty ...
how long can i keep a homemade wine?2/13/2007
  Q: ..i am trying to make grape wine as a gift to my bf .but i wonder how long can i keep the wine ...
  A: Wine will last a long time (at least a year--and the greatest wines in the world last for decades!) ...
Date Wines2/6/2007
  Q: I have come across a 1976 Beringer Cabernet Napa Valley, 1995 Chateau de Pape and a 1969 Chateau ...
  A: Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but I don't think there is a lot of money to made here. The ...
Muscadine Red Wine2/5/2007
  Q: You got me all wrong. When I said LA,I meant Los Angeles, not Louisiana. Please answer my question ...
  A: Peter: Sorry about the confusion--but given that I get questions from all over the world, it was ...
Muscadine Red Wine2/4/2007
  Q: I am interested to buy some muscadine red wine for health purpose. I live in LA but I can't find ...
  A: There are three wineries in Louisiana that produce Muscadine...why not call one of them? Casa De ...
wine value2/2/2007
  Q: I have 9 bottles of Barolo 2000 La Loggia do you know the value so I can sell them
  A: This wine was selling at Trader Joe's a while back for about $13, and I don't thihk that it will ...
collection wines2/1/2007
  Q: Could you please help me understant the procedures for importing collection wines in USA. What I ...
  A: There must be a little confusion here. The bottles of wine since the end of World War II have ...
Are these wines okay to drink?1/19/2007
  Q: I have received many bottles of wine as gifts over the last couple of years and would love just to ...
  A: WOW! This is a lot of wines. Here are my thoughts: Night Owl 2004 Merlot--Good now or later ...
Dessert Wine1/7/2007
  Q: I received a bottle of French Dessert Wine (Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois) and had it in the ...
  A: Of all the wines in the world, this one should be able to withstand a little mistreatment. It has ...
Barolo Shelf Life1/6/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of 1997 Fontana Fredda Barolo. I wonder what is the shelf life of this red wine. I ...
  A: Barolos are one of those few wines that can really last a long time in the bottle. In fact, they ...
Champagne1/6/2007
  Q: My partner has a bottle of Moet et Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1993 which has been badly ...
  A: You are right to be concerned. This is a great bottle of wine, but wine has three great enemies as ...
1928 Vintage Charles Heidsieck Champagne1/5/2007
  Q: I have 1 bottle and 2 half bottles of champagne which were kept by my father, lying horizontally, in ...
  A: Let's take the last question first. What that means is that Heidsieck was an approved supplier to ...
non-alcoholic wines1/5/2007
  Q: !!! Thanks-Jane
  A: There are lots of health benefits from moderate consumption of wine. Resveratrol and other ...
Old Bottle of Moet &Chandon Champagne1/3/2007
  Q: My father-in-law brought a bottle of this champagne directly back from France to the US in 1955. It ...
  A: Sad to say, this bottle is probably too old to be very good. The very great Champagnes may age well ...
Dom Perignon1/2/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Cuvee Dom Perignon vintage 1985. It has been stored in a refrigerator. ...
  A: You might be able to sell this for $100 or more on ebay...but storage in a fridge is not a good ...
1993 Lamborghini Colli del Trasimeno1/1/2007
  Q: I have recieved a bottle of 1993 Lamborghini Colli del Trasimeno red wine, presumably made at La ...
  A: This is not a wine made for long-term aging, but for drinking when it is fresh and fruity. It ...
1981 Taittingers Brut value1/1/2007
  Q: 1981 Taittinger Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne - I have a bottle of this left ...
  A: This is nice wine, but it is reaching the end of its life--and I would bet that you haven't stored ...
wine12/31/2006
  Q: I have various 1997 california wines (cabs/merlots). I realize storage, etc. is important, but, ...
  A: Without really good storage conditions, it is really better to drink these kinds of wines within ...
wine, -poor digestion - red face12/30/2006
  Q: I dink white wine because red gives headaches. White wine causes stomach upset and redish face. Is ...
  A: There are relatively few differences between red and white wines, chemically. Reds are slightly ...
collector wines12/29/2006
  Q: For Christmas my brother received a bottle of wine from a friend who found it in her fathers garage. ...
  A: This wine was made years ago (it was releasesd in 1997) by the Delicato winery in the Central Valley ...
Aging red wine12/28/2006
  Q: I have received a couple of bottles of red wine that I have been told to age for a few years. I am ...
  A: I think you are on the right track. Both of these wines will improve a bit with age. As red wines ...
Ferdinand pieroth beerenauslese12/27/2006
  Q: I was looking for some information on a 1975 ferdinand pieroth beerenauslese from 1975 that I ...
  A: This is a strange one! I am not sure where to begin. I don't know if you know the Pieroth wines, ...
D. Guillot - Bordeaux, France12/26/2006
  Q: I have a very old, D. Guillot, onion shaped bottle that has four sections. They contain: Apricot ...
  A: I have never seen one of these, but they do get some attention among antique bottle collectors. ...
1975 G.H. Mumm & Co.12/26/2006
  Q: I have what looks to be a 1975 bottle of Cordon Rouge/Champagne Brut by G.H. Mumm & Co. My parents ...
  A: G.H. Mumm is a grand old firm in Champagne, and Cordon Rouge is their house blend Brut--the ...
Champagne12/24/2006
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of G.H. Mumm & Co. Carte Classique Extra Dry Champagne. I do not know ...
  A: This is a very popular Champagne. G. H. Mumm is one of the grand old houses, and their Extra Dry is ...
Wine Ranking12/23/2006
  Q: Do you know where can I find an updated ranking list of wines scored by the year of the grape?
  A: Not all experts agree, so each ranking is going to be different. But you can find these on the wine ...
Value of 2 bottles of champagne (1 very old)12/22/2006
  Q: We have receieved two gift bottles of champagne from a wine dealer and would like to know the value ...
  A: These are both nice wines, but I have to correct a misconception you have. "Depuis 1811" means that ...
Vintage 1993 wine12/22/2006
  Q: I was in France in 1994 and picked up a bottle of the 50th aniiv. D-day wine. The vintage year is ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that it is not worth anything. Beaujolais is the poster-child wine ...
Roche Lacour 1994 Brut12/18/2006
  Q: I can't seem to find any information for this product in the Internet. All I seem to find is the ...
  A: Roche Lacour is from Limoux, which is a region in southern France. Its a sparkling wine made with ...
Vintage 1955 Wing12/18/2006
  Q: My father has a bottle of C. Serchi, Firenze-Certalod- Italy, Vintage 1955 ITALROSA. It is unopened ...
  A: Well...I think you have a good idea already. This wine was made for drinking when it was reasonably ...
1966 Bottle Rene Lalou Champagne12/15/2006
  Q: Recently my boss and I found a bottle of Rene Lalou Champange from the GH Mumm & Co. that was given ...
  A: This is a tough one. The wine was absolutely terrific when it was made--one of my all time favorite ...
Red Wine12/14/2006
  Q: I have several bottles of Red Wine given as gifts and was wondering what is the shelf (life) ...
  A: The answer to this question really depends on two things: the kinds of wine, and the storage ...
french bottle of wine12/13/2006
  Q: I have a 1972 bottle of Grand Vin de Chateau Latour that was donated for an auction..is there any ...
  A: Latour is a great wine, but 1972 is a really terrible vintage. You might get someone to pay ...
Old wine bottle12/8/2006
  Q: i have a unopened 1996 bottle of chianti gaetano daquino red wine Is it worth anything?
  A: This is not a wine that was made for long term aging, so it won't have a lot of value now. And 1996 ...
Perrier - Jouet Belle Epoque 199512/8/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of Perrier - Jouet Belle Epoque 1995 Cuvee in box, can you give me an idea of its ...
  A: This is a tete de cuvee Champagne--the best that Perrier-Jouet makes. As such, it usually retails ...
Hybrid Grape Varieties (vinifera)12/8/2006
  Q: Do you know where vines of Charmont or Doral can be bought?
  A: It's not a question of where--these vines should be available from some of the professional ...
Champagne12/5/2006
  Q: I have recently discovered and have been advised it may be a rare vintage, a bottle of G H MUMM ...
  A: This is lovely wine, but unless it has been stored in perfect conditions, it may well be past its ...
gauthier champagne 194712/1/2006
  Q: fonde 1858, epernay_france can you tell me of its value as i have tried on line with no success ...
  A: Even with perfect storage conditions, the wine inside this bottle is almost certainly way past its ...
My 4 ft tall bottle of chianti11/29/2006
  Q: Whats up Paul? I have recently been given a set of 4 ft tall bottles of Chianti wine 1971. It has a ...
  A: These bottles were standard issue back in the day--every Chianti producer made some, so that they ...
G.H. Mumm & Co Wine11/17/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of G.H Mumm Dec 25th 1958 Cordon Rouge corked. Serial # 4702158. I was wondering ...
  A: Sadly enough, this wine isn't worth much. Cordon Rouge is Mumm's house blend, and it really isn't ...
Are these wines still good?11/17/2006
  Q: I have seventeen bottles of wine that were purchased during the past 5-7 years. I am wondering ...
  A: None of these wines was made for long term aging, so I would drink them up in the next year or two. ...
still good?11/14/2006
  Q: I have a 1994 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse.Should it still be good, and if so should it be served ...
  A: This one is probably a bit over the hill. Most of the fruit will be gone, and it may have started ...
sour wine11/7/2006
  Q: My next set of questions will be if I opened the bottle of red wine and closed it back with the cock ...
  A: The answer to your question is a little odd. Yes, you can simply put the cork back in the wine, and ...
sour wine11/7/2006
  Q: I have opened a bottle of white wine and a bottle of red wine and had some of each. After that, I ...
  A: This is a great question. Red wines have tannin from the skins and seeds of the grapes. When they ...
CHAMPAGNE VALUATION11/3/2006
  Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD VALUE A BOTTLE OF 1966 DRY IMPERIAL MOET & CHANDON FOR ME. THANK YOU ...
  A: sadly, this bottle isn't worth much today. It's a bit too old to be interesting to wine ...
Are My Wines Still Good10/31/2006
  Q: I have wines in my climate controlled wine cellar dating back to 1981 (Chateau La Mission Haut Brion ...
  A: The 1981 Chateau la Mission should be fine. The 83 Larose Trintaudon is not in the same class, and ...
golden cream sherry10/30/2006
  Q: / jerez de la frontera at the top of the bottle it says 50 years old. do you think its still good or ...
  A: Sherry is a wine that is already oxidized when it goes into the bottle, so this might still taste ...
Wine Snacks10/30/2006
  Q: I recently moved to a neighborhood where many of the wives are stay at home moms or retired. They ...
  A: The classic match with Cabernet Sauvignon is roast beef or lamb...maybe thinly sliced? That;s how ...
Wine recomdation.10/29/2006
  Q: I am currently planning a meal that will feature as a main course broccoli and cheddar stuffed ...
  A: This is a nice dish, and you can match a lot of different wines to it. On the one hand, a lighter ...
Dark and sweet....Part II.....10/27/2006
  Q: Wagner, Thanks for your great advice. I can't wait to try that Graham's Six Grape. I've ...
  A: Yes, Burgundy is a table wine--and I don't think there is another region in the world where you can ...
Dark and sweet....10/26/2006
  Q: Wagner, I'm looking for a new wine to enjoy. My wife likes her zinfandel, but I'm getting sick of ...
  A: Here are a few ideas that might meet your criteria: For a sparkling wine, try Brachetto d'Aqui. ...
How to get mixed cocktail bottled and distributed? Follow Up.10/24/2006
  Q: I had no idea to expect such a swift response! I don't think that a law firm located in Napa is a ...
  A: I regret that I do not have a bottling resource for you. Your investment will depend on your ...
How to get recipe for mixed cocktail patented, bottled and distributed?10/22/2006
  Q: My family runs a store and have been selling cocktails made with our own twist on traditional ...
  A: You can't really patent drinks--but you can trademark the names and copyright the recipes. The best ...
g.h.mumm10/20/2006
  Q: Cleaning out the old wine cellar in Phila, PA. I have a 13 fluid ounce (10.5")bottle of Extra dry ...
  A: I am sorry to say that this is more trash than treasure. Extra Dry Champagne is not made for long ...
Wine Shop in Southern California10/18/2006
  Q: Paul, My wife have recently fallen for wine, after returning from a trip from Paris & visiting ...
  A: Opening a wine shop requires a lot more than just wine knowledge. (and forgive me, but driving 15 ...
valuation of collector bottle of champagne10/14/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of champagne from the 1986 Tattinger Collection - bottle artwork by Hans Hartung. ...
  A: Retailers seem to be selling this bottle at something between $230 and $300. Ebay had one on sale a ...
CHATEAUNEUF DE PAPE10/12/2006
  Q: My colleagues and I had a question for you regarding wines from Chateauneuf de Pape. Since they use ...
  A: Yes, it is true that chateauneuf du pape is made from a blend of grapes, but that blend does stay ...
Paul Masson rare Souzao port from 70's? cuvee no. 601S9/30/2006
  Q: I've got a bottle of Paul Masson Rare Souzao Port with a sticker on it that says cuvee no. 601S. We ...
  A: This is a lovely bottle of wine. It might be from the late 70's or early 80's. And because it is ...
Is my wine still good?9/25/2006
  Q: I came across a bottle of 1979 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet ...
  A: Sadly, your wine is probably too old to taste very good. The little bit of residue is one ...
Wine9/10/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of French Wine from 1985. Its label reads Corbieres Rocbere Appellation Corbieres ...
  A: Corbieres is a region in southern France, where they make ripe red wines from Grenache and Syrah. ...
Career's9/1/2006
  Q: I graduated 1 year ago with a double major of English and Hospitality (wine) and my professor gave ...
  A: Most wineries use marketing people, and public relations positions also exist. All of these have ...
red wine8/16/2006
  Q: My husband and I are trying to find a red wine to drink every night for the health benefits. We are ...
  A: Most red wines are rather dry, and not at all punch-like, as I bet you have discovered! But there ...
two wines8/16/2006
  Q: we drank the Chateau Meyneau which was very enjoyable. Regarding the chateauneuf du pape 1990, ...
  A: Albert Bichot is a negociant in Burgundy, which is to the North of Chateauneuf du Pape, and where ...
ranking of wine producing states8/15/2006
  Q: Do you know where I can find out where Missouri ranks in wine production among all U.S. states? ...
  A: The statistics are hard to come by, because the acreage keeps changing every year. But that said, ...
Wine Valuation8/13/2006
  Q: . about 28 years ago as a child on a visit to France, I purchased a 1972 Chateau Petit-Gravet Grand ...
  A: I am sorry to say that this wine won't have much value on the open market. 1972 was not a good year ...
Black Velvet8/13/2006
  Q: Since Brookside is no longer in business is there any wine that would compare.
  A: As I recall, Black Velvet was a sweeter red wine that had some Black Muscat in it. There are still ...
How to effectively market a wine shop in Santa Barbara or San Diego?7/27/2006
  Q: We're thinking of creating our own wine shop either in Santa Barbara or San Diego. Do you have any ...
  A: The real secret for success in most retail shops is foot traffic. You need to get people out of ...
two wines7/27/2006
  Q: I have two bottles of wine that i know nothing about. One is a chatuaux neuf du pape 1990 and the ...
  A: These might be pretty good wines, but I would need a littl more information about them. 1990 was a ...
marketing expert7/26/2006
  Q: I have a young importing company and have obtained a lot of new wines from Italy. I am in desperate ...
  A: I actually teach Wine Marketing all over the world, and regularly provide this kind of consultation ...
What would my favorite white wine smell like?7/21/2006
  Q: Followup To Question - Hi: In the following experiment, I take one of the dryest types of French ...
  A: That's not an easy question to answer. In fact, Andy Waterhouse at UC Davis wrote a book about it a ...
What would my favorite white wine smell like?7/21/2006
  Q: In the following experiment, I take one of the dryest types of French white wine that -- of all the ...
  A: If the wine is not made in oak, (stainless steel is often used for other wines) then the wine would ...
What would my favorite white wine smell like?7/21/2006
  Q: In the following experiment, I take one of the dryest types of French white wine that -- of all the ...
  A: This experiment sounds a bit silly, but the flavors and aromas in the wine are not just created by ...
Wine Recomendations from this list7/21/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you could offer a suggestion for two wines from this list. one White and one Red. ...
  A: The first question you have to ask is what kinds of wines your mother enjoys most. It is her day, ...
cognac storage7/15/2006
  Q: Do you have any suggestions for the home storage of cognac? (REMY Martin V.S.O.P. fine champagne ...
  A: Happily, the high alcoholic content of cognac and other distilled spirits protects them pretty well ...
champagne7/14/2006
  Q: I have kept champagne bottles of Moet and Chandon White Star,Korbel 2000 Millennium, and G.H. Mumm ...
  A: Yes, these wines are probably still pretty good. The Chablis is almost certainly very tired...but ...
Chateau Lafite Rothschild7/11/2006
  Q: I have a properly stored, excellent condition label, bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1982. Can ...
  A: If this wine was stored perfectly ( and you can prove that, somehow ) bottles of this wine are ...
Akiva Wine7/10/2006
  Q: any idea how old this bottle may be or can I contact Funen wine direct?I have a very unusual shaped ...
  A: I am sorry, but I can't find a contact for the Funen wine company. It may well have gone out of ...
types of wine glasses7/7/2006
  Q: But, I've seen 22 oz. wine glasses and larger? When is it ok to use these?Hi. I have a question ...
  A: Hah! I have a couple of those--mine may even be a little larger than that. They are a complete ...
types of wine glasses7/7/2006
  Q: I have a question about the different types of wine glasses. For example, bordeaux and burgandy wine ...
  A: This is a great question. If you read all the glass company information, you would believe that to ...
Wine enquiry7/5/2006
  Q: I have recently inherited several bottles of french red wine and would like to know is they have any ...
  A: Harrison, There are several great sites on the web which can assist you with the current value of ...
Aging of wine6/28/2006
  Q: This is all that is written on the bottle. Most is in German. Riesling Qualitatswein 2000 ...
  A: This is perfect. The fact that it is a qualitatswein means that it is pretty good quality, but not ...
Aging of wine6/27/2006
  Q: I have a 2002 reisling I purchased while in Germany. It is a beautiful bottle of a castle we ...
  A: This could be quite good...but you will have to tell me a little more about the wine. Do you know ...
Browne Vintners Co. item6/12/2006
  Q: I have a platter that is stamped with Browne Vintners Co. NY.NY. on the back. I know that they make ...
  A: This is a promotional item that Brown Vintners developed to help sell its wines years ago. There is ...
Dom Ruinart Rose6/11/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of 1978 Dom Ruinart Rose, can you tell me a little bit about this vintage.
  A: This is a very nice wine from a very good vintage--but most people would agree that a 1978 Champagne ...
is the bottle worth anything6/10/2006
  Q: i have a unopened 1971 bottle of chianti"frescobaldi" dry red wine. the bottle is almost 4 feet ...
  A: This was a fun bottling of Chianti--but it was made for display, not for long term aging. THe wine ...
Futures6/7/2006
  Q: In the States can one buy Burgundy Futures like Bordeaux?
  A: Not usually. Bordeaux's industry was created by bankers, and Burgundy's by farmers. THey think ...
Opening a wine shop6/6/2006
  Q: I am putting together a business plan to open a wine shop. I am proceeding very slowly with my plan. ...
  A: You have a big job ahead of you. I would suggest you look into a couple of things, before you leap ...
Sweet wine6/6/2006
  Q: Do you know where I can obtain "Malvasia Bianca"? It was a sweet white wine -- not as heavy as a ...
  A: There are a few wineries in California that produce Malvasia Bianca. I think Sterling Vineyards in ...
importing wine6/5/2006
  Q: I am interested in importing wine and some other products from Italy to the United States. I have ...
  A: There is not a great source of information on how to get started with this. You will need a license ...
Value if any bottle of MELINI CHIANTI CLASSICO 19666/5/2006
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Melini Chiantic Classico 1966. Do you know if this is a collectors ...
  A: Yes, it is a good to fair wine--or rather was. This wine was really best drunk ten to twenty years ...
Wine style6/4/2006
  Q: Can you suggest a wine style to go with a dish of chicken in cream sauce. Thx.
  A: This is easy---not because there is a perfect match, but because this dish goes with so many ...
WINES COLD OR ROOM TEMP6/3/2006
  Q: IS WINE BETTER SERVED ROOM TEMP/ COLD / ? DOES IT CHANGE THE TASTE OR TEXTURE OF THE WINE\\r ...
  A: Yes, the temperature of the wine makes a big difference. Generally, colder wines tastes fresher and ...
About sediment6/2/2006
  Q: Mr.Wagner I work at liquor store. One day, a old lady called and said that she found something in a ...
  A: Without seeing the bottle, I can't be sure. But many wines precipitate out tartaric acid into ...
What is sweet wine5/31/2006
  Q: I am trying to prepare a paper that requires me to make reference to the term sweet wine. So I am ...
  A: It is a bit easier to explain dry wine. Yeast eats the sugar in grape juice, and produces alcohol. ...
calories in white wine spritzers5/30/2006
  Q: is there less calories in a white wine spritzer than there s in a glass of white ine of the wine ...
  A: Wine has about 100 calories per four ounce serving, and that is pretty standard. Sweeter wines may ...
opened wine5/30/2006
  Q: I recently found a bottle of wine sitting in the refrigerator in my basement. It had been opened in ...
  A: Wine certainly does go bad--and in the worst case, it can turn to vinegar. For most wines, the real ...
Italian wine5/30/2006
  Q: A friend said that his favorite wine in the world comes from Italy and it is called "SSS." I have ...
  A: The wine your friend likes is really called " Est Est Est" and there is a great legend to go with ...
wine5/29/2006
  Q: I have a Glass grape wine bottle that has never been opened its from ITALIA, on the tag it says" ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. Orvieto is quite a famous wine, from the region near the city of ...
wine5/29/2006
  Q: I have two unopend vintage 1949 ALADO wine at least that is what it says in the front, its a lisbon ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. This is an inexpensive red wine from Portugal, and is certainly past ...
wine5/29/2006
  Q: I have a beautiful antiqe wine that looks like a potery it is rock like and it has nice texure on ...
  A: I don't know if what you have is truly original. Pure gold is 24 carat, so I don't think yours is ...
barbaresco wine5/29/2006
  Q: I have an unopend bottle of a Barbaresco wine from 1960, it is dark color bottle with a gold sighn ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that this bottle is probably too old to have any real value. As ...
shelf life of wine in a liquor store5/21/2006
  Q: How long will "non-vintage" wine last sitting on a store shlef? The store I buy from, has many ...
  A: This isa good question, but the answer has a lot of variables. Let's work through them one by one: ...
recieved an old bottle of wine as a gift5/17/2006
  Q: I recently recieved a bottle of kendermann wine. the label sais 1972 liebfraumilch rosenhag. I ...
  A: If this were one of the best wines from 1971 or 1976, then it might really be worth something. But ...
MADEIRA WINE5/16/2006
  Q: PAUL THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTION ABOUT THIS BOTTLE OF WINE I HAVE . THE LABEL ...
  A: I wish I could tell you more about this. Madeira in the good old days was usually named not for the ...
European Wine Market5/16/2006
  Q: Mr Wagner, I saw your question, (posted in 2004) researching importers in Europe as part of your ...
  A: I am sorry to say that I do not have many contacts that are distributors or retailers in Europe. I ...
About Certificate5/5/2006
  Q: Mr. Wagner My name is Janie Lee. I'm a student and also work at liquor store as a manager in New ...
  A: There are at least four great programs that can help you. Kevin Zraly in New York has his Windows ...
Price per ounce5/1/2006
  Q: What is the standard ounce per for restarunt consuption. What tips might you give for lowering my ...
  A: This depends a bit on the market, but generally a by the glass pour is five ounces...giving you five ...
"Re-chilled" white wine5/1/2006
  Q: We have a number of bottles of white wine that had been in our refrigerator but were taken out and ...
  A: If your bottles were unopened initially, it should be fine to go ahead and chill them again before ...
wine4/24/2006
  Q: My boyfriend asked me the other day if you could make wine from something other than grapes. At ...
  A: Generally, you can make wine from just about any fruit that has juice and sugar--the sugar ferments, ...
food & wine matching4/19/2006
  Q: I was wondering what wines work for vegetarian dishes. I am not quite into drier wines as of yet, ...
  A: I have to admit that I am a little confused by your question. I will tell you that you should drink ...
How to open a wine shop3/14/2006
  Q: Paul, I also am interested in opening a wine shop on the East Coast, in Philadelphia. A work ...
  A: this is a very tough business. If you have not already started a business, a wine shop is not the ...
Wine and Health3/13/2006
  Q: I'm guessing this is probably not your usual question but I was reading that 2 glasses of wine a day ...
  A: This is actually a good question! For these sorts of stories, they are talking about a glass of ...
chorey cote de beaune3/13/2006
  Q: I know the region around Beaune is obviously the Cote de Beaune. But what does the word chorey ...
  A: Chorey is just a small town in the Cote de Beaune. So the wines there can be called simply Cote de ...
wine & beer3/9/2006
  Q: Which came first? Wine or beer?
  A: This is a great question--and the true answer is that nobody knows. But to make beer, you have to ...
complimenting wines3/8/2006
  Q: I recently begun exploring different wine and food combinations. I was wondering if you might ...
  A: Absolutely! This is an easy one. German and Austrian wines match really nicely with these ...
maker of a wine2/25/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of Counterpoint wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, and I would like to know about the winery ...
  A: This is a wine made by Laurel Glen winery, and owner Patrick Campbell is quite an interesting ...
Which wine2/18/2006
  Q: i hope you can help me. A few years ago now i was at a bbq and tried some red wine that someone had ...
  A: There are a couple of wines that might fit this description. Both Pinot Noir and Cotes du Rhone ...
Brookside Winery-Black Velvet Light Grape Wine2/14/2006
  Q: This bottle of wine was given to my father over 30 years old and was just found in my parents home ...
  A: Are you any relation to Sara? She just asked me the same question! Here is my answer to her: What ...
Brookside winery, black velvet grape2/13/2006
  Q: I found a old bottle of black velvet grape wine and I was wondering if someone could tell me how old ...
  A: What I have to tell you is somewhat disappointing. Yes, Brookside winery used to make this ...
1975 Wine2/13/2006
  Q: Greetings, I received a gift of 2 bottles of what looks to be Italian wine. not being a wine ...
  A: This is a nice bottle of wine from the Umbria region, south of Tuscany. The grapes they use are the ...
Champagne2/6/2006
  Q: I hope this isnt below you. I am looking to find a bottle of Champagne. It is rather inexpensive ...
  A: I don't think you will find many Champagnes at this price point...but maybe what you had was a ...
Is this wine drinkable?1/29/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of Kenwood '83 Cab. from Sonoma and I don't know if it is drinkable or if it still ...
  A: Your 1983 Kenwood cab may be past its prime....but it certainly won't hurt you. When wines age, ...
When did it become common...1/19/2006
  Q: When did it become common practice to bottle wine as it is done today? And how/why did it happen? ...
  A: Wines first started being bottled with corks in the late 1600's, when they discovered that wine ...
Chilling wine1/7/2006
  Q: Is there a general rule as to which wines should be chilled and which should be served unchilled? ...
  A: Yes, there is a general rule. White wines should be served chilled at about 50-55 degrees, and red ...
honey wine12/29/2005
  Q: can you give me a list of honey wines that i can purchase?
  A: There are not a lot of honey wines for sale in the USA---and most are of very small production, and ...
Marsala Wine12/27/2005
  Q: Paul. Just one more question. You said it will last "at least a month." What is the MAXIMUM shelf ...
  A: It's really a question of taste. A Marsala connoisseur would easily notice after about a ...
Marsala Wine12/27/2005
  Q: I just opened a bottle of sweet Marsala Wine to cook with and would like to know if it needs to be ...
  A: The biggest enemy of wine is air---but Marsala is a wine that is already oxidized, because it is ...
Turkey Dinner12/22/2005
  Q: I will be preparing my first traditional turkey dinner for Christmas and was wondering which wine ...
  A: This is a great question--and a hard one to answer, because it depends on how you cook the turkey. ...
Qty of Alcohol12/22/2005
  Q: Are all wines alcoholic? If so, how alcoholic are they? Is Red wine better than white with regard to ...
  A: By definition, wines are alcoholic. There are a few non-alcoholic "wines" on the market. They are ...
Wine-of-the-Month Clubs12/21/2005
  Q: What is your favorite wine-of-the-month club? Thank you.
  A: I don't actually belong to a wine-of-the-month club. There are some good ones--particular Sterling ...
Rose flavor sparkling wine12/21/2005
  Q: I don't know a thing about wine, so I hope you can lead me in the right direction. When I was in ...
  A: The floral, sparkling wine of Italy is quite famous--it is Asti Spumanti. It comes from Asti, in ...
Gluhwein12/21/2005
  Q: I am attempting to make traditional German Gluhwein, and the recipe calls for dry red wine. What is ...
  A: Good for you! This is a great traditional holiday drink. As for which wine--much of the alcohol ...
Where to start12/20/2005
  Q: I am interested in trying wine, however I have no idea where to start. The only wines I have had are ...
  A: Don't worry about this too much--you are already well on your way. There are basically three colors ...
non alcoholic wine12/19/2005
  Q: Please can you tell me if there are currently on the market any good non-alcoholic wines which ...
  A: I am sorry, but I have bad news on this one. While there are non-alcoholic wines on the market, the ...
recommended wines12/16/2005
  Q: We are currently living in Cairo where we cannot buy imported wine, and we will be visiting home for ...
  A: I have always resisted carrying lots of wine abroad---it is such a pain the neck! But I certainly ...
sparkling wine12/3/2005
  Q: Whats the diffrence between sparkling wine and champagen. Im sure im not the only one that thinks ...
  A: Sparkling wine is wine with bubbles. That's the easy part. Legally, Champagne is sparkling wine ...
wine brand11/30/2005
  Q: Paul, I have a few bottles of wine and was wondering if you could tell me if it is a good year and ...
  A: I am afraid I don't really have great news for you on this one. THis is a wine that was made to be ...
Wine for collecting11/30/2005
  Q: Paul, I ahve recently been enjoying wine very much and was wondering waht kind of wine(white or ...
  A: There are a lot of variables here, so I am hesitant to recommend specific wines. But here are a few ...
WINE DRYNESS11/16/2005
  Q: PAUL,WE'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A CHART WHICH SHOWS THE TASTE [DRY TO SWEET] OF DIFFERENT WINES AND ...
  A: Der Jerold: This is a very, very tough question. It is one of the most commonly asked questions ...
question about storing wine11/13/2005
  Q: So, I should put a bottle stopper in it and just put it in the fridge? Isn't the temperature ...
  A: Yep--my friend just uses the old cork...just don't lay the wine completely on it side. It might ...
question about storing wine11/13/2005
  Q: I was wondering what do I do if I open a bottle of wine and only drink 1 or 2 glasses? It's not ok ...
  A: Yes, it absolutely is OK to put the rest of a bottle of wine in the refrigerator---at least for a ...
value of bottle of champagne11/2/2005
  Q: I have a bottle moet & chandon white seal champagne registered april 19th 1887 unopened.I was told ...
  A: This is a fund question! Simply put, there are three things that determine the value of a bottle of ...
the right wine for tonight10/29/2005
  Q: I don't know much about wine, so I hope my question isn't below your level of expertise. But I've ...
  A: This isn't below my level of expertise--it's above it! After all, only you know what kind of wines ...
Brunella decanters10/25/2005
  Q: Our very good friends raved about a Brunella wine they had when in Tuscany. They also talked about ...
  A: The shape of the decanter really doesn't matter---they all work about the same. Just pick one that ...
where can I find info on old bottles of wine10/22/2005
  Q: I was curious about an old bottle of wine that my mom has. It was a gift given to a celeberity and ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you that this bottle is a movie prop, not a real bottle. Wine wasn't bottled in ...
wine10/19/2005
  Q: Bad luck that I am from Brisbane, Australia rather the areas that you mentioned. Now I am searching ...
  A: This is such a large topic--it is very hard to put all of this in an e-mail. 1. There are lots ...
Wine questions10/17/2005
  Q: We are doing an research report about wines. Could you please list about 15 possible features that ...
  A: This is quite a complicated question. On the one hand, what distinguishes wines from one another is ...
A knockout from 1995?10/13/2005
  Q: I'm looking for a knockout 1995 wine as a 10th anniversary gift, but the problem is that my husband ...
  A: What a sweet idea! And it sounds as if you have a good start with your list of what he likes. ...
italy10/10/2005
  Q: i'm looking for a good and serious way to study wine and oenoligy in italy (or any other place in ...
  A: There are excellent universities that offer courses in wine. Montpellier in France is perhaps the ...
noise spoils wine?10/10/2005
  Q: Greetings: I write a question and answer column for the Star Tribune. Can you answer the following ...
  A: This is a great question---and it made me smile a little bit, too. Normally, we say that the ...
The Best Chianti10/8/2005
  Q: I need to buy a bottle of Chianti as a special gift, I heard 1999 was the best year. Which is the ...
  A: Most of the last vintages, with the exception of the 2002, are pretty good. Look for a Chianti ...
wine class10/6/2005
  Q: My husband has been making beer for 15+ years and has been making wine for about 2 years. He really ...
  A: There are loads of classes for home winemakers, from those offered by local winemaking supply stores ...
wine as a gift10/4/2005
  Q: I'll be honest. I know absolutely nothing about wine. I am currently in Scotland and will be ...
  A: This is a lovely question...but a difficult one! Actually, London is a great place to buy wine, ...
selling wine9/21/2005
  Q: I am interested in starting a business brokering wine. I would like to put my own private specialty ...
  A: You will need a license to distribute wine, wherever you live. That license is granted by your own ...
getting red wine too cold9/13/2005
  Q: Is it possible to get red wine too cold - as in, is it safe to keep it in the refrigerator for a ...
  A: In fact, this is the BEST way to keep an open bottle of wine, red or white. Just warm it up again a ...
indicators9/9/2005
  Q: what are the indicators for and what do they mean on red and white wines?
  A: I am sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "indicators." Can you give me a little more ...
white wine8/31/2005
  Q: I have recently had a dry white wine with a distict taste of pepper that I really enjoyed but I do ...
  A: That is a tough one. Usually pepper is associated with red wines more than whites. In fact, pepper ...
The etiquette of drinking8/27/2005
  Q: Sometime, somewhere, I have been told that although it is proper to toast with wine having the ...
  A: Different countries have very different traditions. In some countries, you need to make sure to ...
calvados8/24/2005
  Q: Greetings! I am interested in calvados. I realize that there are many varieties, but is there a ...
  A: Calvados is lovely stuff...and while a little goes a long way, it is one of the real delights of ...
Damaged Cork8/11/2005
  Q: I have experienced trying to pull out corks that seems to have been too damp. It eventually ended up ...
  A: This is a good question...and I have a few answers for you. Generally, corks hold up pretty well ...
White Wine8/8/2005
  Q: I am looking for a very dry white wine but cannot seem to find anything quite dry enough since ...
  A: This is a great question--and shows that you have an excellent palate! Champagne is not only quite ...
Wine terminology8/2/2005
  Q: I'm trying to track down the origin of the term, 'flight of wine'.
  A: I am sorry I cannot give you the complete history of this term--have you checked the Oxford English ...
Good/Bad Wine7/25/2005
  Q: I have people who claims that they are frequent wine drinkers therefore claiming that they know how ...
  A: This is a great question. I judge at a lot of wine competitions, and we basically approach your ...
California Beringer white wine7/13/2005
  Q: I recently had a white California Beringer wine at my bosses' house, and it was one of the sweetest ...
  A: I think you should find a new boss! Here is a link to the website for Nightengale, Beringer's ...
wines7/12/2005
  Q: What kind of wine goes good with foods like chicken, lamb, and roast?
  A: This is a very big question--whole books have been written about it. One place you can go for help ...
What do I bring?6/22/2005
  Q: Paul, Just was invited to a gathering of friends... The host couple, has developed a knowledge and ...
  A: You have two options here. One is to try and guess what would make your hosts really, really happy: ...
storing wine6/12/2005
  Q: I came back from Belgium (to Canada)last summer with a wine cellar (120 bottles). I purchased it ...
  A: This is a bit of a puzzle. The best storage for wine is something that is cool, dark, and quiet. ...
Gwertztraminer Wine6/3/2005
  Q: My wife & I are wine rubes, we accept that, but I'm curious about a wine that in general we always ...
  A: First of all, let me just say that you have excellent taste. Gewurztraminer is a wonderful grape, ...
does cord digest ? and also sulfites question5/28/2005
  Q: I just opened a good bottle of wine (around $20.00 to give you an idea). Italian. I thought I was ...
  A: First of all, that isn't cork dust--those small particles are really tartaric acid--the signature ...
Sauvignon Blanc???5/16/2005
  Q: I have a question about a wine I had at dinner not to long ago. It was sauvignon blanc and the only ...
  A: The two regions of France that produce Sauvignon Blanc in significant quantities are Bordeaux and ...
Lettiing the Wine "Breath"5/5/2005
  Q: Is it really necessary to let the wine "breath" after opening a bottle? Is there a difference, in ...
  A: There is a lot of controversy about this. Many young red wines that are made for long-term aging ...
wine kits5/5/2005
  Q: after adding the yeast I noticed the bentonite - I quickly stirred it in - Can this wine be saved? - ...
  A: I am sorry to be the bearer of some sad news...but that Potassium Sorbate has only one goal--and ...
Wine and Food5/3/2005
  Q: Have a few questions . . . Light, simple flavors in foods are best appreciated when accompanied by ...
  A: Light, simple flavors in foods are best appreciated when accompanied by what kind of wine? Lighter, ...
Hendry4/17/2005
  Q: Have you every herd of Hendry? Its a zinfandel from Napa Valley. What do you think is better, the ...
  A: I think the Block 28 has a bit of a darker fruit, earthy, character, while the Block 7 is a bit more ...
Which wine with which food?3/21/2005
  Q: Where can I find information to help me select the wine that best matches what foods I serve? ...
  A: What a lovely name--and a good question, too! The best website I know for this is eatdrinkdine.com ...
Want a sweet wine3/11/2005
  Q: Your advice is great. I knew Trimbach wine was good stuff but I didn't know it was that good. I ...
  A: The Nouveau wines in November are a kind of Beaujolais, but they aren't really sweet, just very ...
Want a sweet wine3/11/2005
  Q: I would love to have a larger repatoir of wine liking but there is very few that I've really liked. ...
  A: The Trimbach wines are among the greatest wines in the world! Not that it helps answer your ...
about a weird wine2/27/2005
  Q: on my 21st birthday a friend of mine bought me a wine called vampire. its from translvania, im 23 ...
  A: You didn't say if this was a red wine or white wine. But the Vampire wines are relatively ...
Reisling wines2/22/2005
  Q: I would like to know which Reisling wines are dry, semi dry or sweet. I am new to learning about ...
  A: You have asked one of the tough questions in wine. Some regions make dry Riesling: Alsace, and ...
top 10 wine and grape producing countries2/3/2005
  Q: I am A wine marketing student and need to find the data on what countries were the top ten ...
  A: I think that winebiz.com might have this info, or Gomberg Frederickon....but you may have to ...
Wines in Eastern Europe2/3/2005
  Q: I know very little about the wine industry in Eastern Europe. What wines (from what regions) would ...
  A: There are some interesting wines being made in some parts of Eastern Europe: Hungary and Romania ...
white wines1/21/2005
  Q: would appreciate suggestions re favorite white wines in the $20 range thank you
  A: I think the best white wines for the money right now are New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, German ...
Un opened white wine1/15/2005
  Q: We found an unopend bottle of Glen Ellen Proprietor's Reserve dated 1993. It's certainly not ...
  A: The wine won't hurt you--wine has such high levels of acidity and alcohol that no real pathogens can ...
types1/9/2005
  Q: what wines go good with certain foods, like chicken, lamb, and italian food?
  A: This is a huge question--there are whole books and websites about the subject. In general terms ...
wine served with venison liver?1/3/2005
  Q: I've been invited to a special dinner of venison liver made with red wine, onions and probably ...
  A: This is quite a traditional dish--and it goes beautifully with a nice Cotes du Rhone. Try one from ...
First 100 pt wine ?1/2/2005
  Q: What was the first wine awarded 100 pts by wine spectator?
  A: According to my friends at the Wine Spectator, the first 100 point wine was the Domaine de la ...
Table red wine12/18/2004
  Q: I would very much like to enjoy a good red wine with dinner. I am 62 years old and have consumed my ...
  A: I have to admit, though, that this is a tough one. There are lots of different kinds of wines, with ...
could my champagne have gone bad?12/17/2004
  Q: I received a bottle of 1995 Grande Annee Bollinger 2 years ago, that I have kept for sentimental ...
  A: Great Champagne will last quite a while. I recently had a bottle of 1986 Dom Perignon that was ...
Wine Pairings12/15/2004
  Q: Mr. Wagner, I plan to serve both ham and lamb this holiday season. What varieties would you ...
  A: Let's take each one of these separately. For ham, my favorite wine is Rielsing, either on the dry ...
homemade wine making.12/12/2004
  Q: I live in Iran and you know we have alcohole probation law here.So we have to resort to make our own ...
  A: Since you live in the ancestral home of the wine grape, you should be able to make wine from both ...
quality of misplaced wines12/12/2004
  Q: I have two bottles of wine given to us on our childrens births that were put away in a wooden ...
  A: I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but neither of these two wines was ever meant to be aged ...
beujoulais nouvoux12/8/2004
  Q: but how about the 2002 I found in the basement?HOw long does this keep? I understand it's best to ...
  A: Lissa: Yeah....the 2002 is probably well over the hill. It won't hurt you, but it will probably ...
beujoulais nouvoux12/8/2004
  Q: HOw long does this keep? I understand it's best to drink it young, but how long until its ...
  A: Beaujolais Nouveaux is best when it is young--and that means within a year of the vintage date. It ...
Chardonnay Fun12/6/2004
  Q: I have a bottle of 2001 Chardonnay from the Santa Barbara region. I am thinking of giving it to ...
  A: This is a simple one--the wine should be in optimum shape right now, and so all they have to do is ...
chocolate flavored wine12/3/2004
  Q: I'm trying to locate a French chocolate flavored wine recommended by a friend. She had the wine at ...
  A: I know the wine you mean--it is Banyuls, from southern France. It isn't really flavored with ...
cabernet franc11/26/2004
  Q: What are the typical characteristics(appearance, aroma and taste) or wines made from Cabernet Franc? ...
  A: Cabernet Franc is related to Cabernet Sauvignon, but has some different flavor characteristics. Cab ...
one for thanksgiving11/24/2004
  Q: i am quite new to wine, having drunk mostly scotch for years, but i'd like to increase my palate to ...
  A: For turkey, I think it depends on the rest of the meal. With a tart cranberry sauce on the table, I ...
French wimes11/23/2004
  Q: My family and I will spend two weeks in Paris next year and to really make our experience complete ...
  A: You can get some French wines here in the supermarkets, but you will be really surprised at how many ...
VODKA11/21/2004
  Q: I have a bottle of vodka in my refrigerator that has been there at least 5 years. The bottle has ...
  A: Yes, the bottle of Vodka in your fridge is still fine. VOdka is about 40-50% pure aclohol, and ...
Fermentation11/8/2004
  Q: I´m working in a school work about wines, Our theme is the diferent kind of chemical products used ...
  A: The reason you can't find much about this is that there aren't really many chemicals used to ...
wine flavors11/1/2004
  Q: I have a question about the different flavors that are evident in wine. I have a basic ...
  A: This is a great question. There are a few flavors, such as the vanilla that comes from oak barrels, ...
White Wine10/30/2004
  Q: Paul... I know this is a question I should already know the answer to, but I wanted to know if all ...
  A: WIth very few exceptions, white wines should be served at about 55-60 degrees F. IF they are room ...
wine info10/26/2004
  Q: It's a Spanish wine {Red wine} I would be very grateful for information like grape variety, quality ...
  A: I can tell you a bit about Marques de Riscal--a very nice Rioja wine from Northern Spain...made from ...
Brookside Winery- Black Velvet Wine10/23/2004
  Q: I was a great fan of the Brookside Winery and was very unhappy to see them close. Their wines were ...
  A: The Brookside wines have not been available for a few years now---I doubt you would be able to find ...
Australian Sparkling Red Wines10/19/2004
  Q: Ever since returning from Australia, I have been trying in vain and without success, to locate ...
  A: The answer to this may lie in where you live. I know these products are available in California--JV ...
1896 Galiano Liqure10/13/2004
  Q: How much is it worth if any thing never been opened
  A: Sadly, liquers don't improve with age. The high alcohol content helps preserve the liquid, but it ...
wine service9/30/2004
  Q: I'm have become very interested in wine, and I have been pondering in changing careers, more of ...
  A: The main reason that California wines are more expensive on the East Coast is that there are both ...
wine service9/29/2004
  Q: I'm have become very interested in wine, and I have been pondering in changing careers, more of ...
  A: There is an old saying...the best way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start with ...
Wine9/26/2004
  Q: Is German wines labelled Auslese invariable dry
  A: Auslese is a measure of the ripeness of the grapes at harvest....and Auslese grapes are pretty ripe. ...
Wine9/23/2004
  Q: Recently, I have been purchasing some red wines which recommend that they are decantered first. Can ...
  A: There are two reasons to decant wine. The first, and traditional reason, is that the wines are ...
Playing music to grapes9/21/2004
  Q: Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but do you know of any reaseach regarding the ...
  A: there isn't any scientific research about this that I know of....but there is plenty of research ...
Wines9/16/2004
  Q: I was wondering if wine is actually better after it has aged for a while? I have two bottles of ...
  A: Different kinds of wines age differently, but in general, the best wines for aging are big rich red ...
Turkish Wine9/3/2004
  Q: I realize that Turkey has never been known for its wines so this is a bit of a long shot. However, ...
  A: You are correct that Turkey has a long tradition of making wine--in fact, the very first recorded ...
First Drink8/29/2004
  Q: I just turned 21 last week, can you recommend a good wine for someone's first drink? Nothing too ...
  A: If you want something sweet, I would highly recommend a nice cold glass of Asti Spumanti-- a ...
what wine for lady @ dinner8/24/2004
  Q: what is the best wine to order for a lady @ dINNER IF SHE ISNT USE TO WINE AND DINE
  A: Daer Jen: This is a much harder question than you realize--because it ultimately depends on what ...
Argentinian Wines8/6/2004
  Q: How do you feel about wines from Argentina?. Thank you.
  A: There are some terrific wines coming out of Argentina these days, particularly in Malbec and ...
Don't know where to start8/5/2004
  Q: I just got married and my wife and I are very interested in having wine with some of our meals. ...
  A: I have something better than just a few suggestions--I have a website that it dedicated to matching ...
food pairings with 1982 Beychevelle8/5/2004
  Q: see subject above; I will also be looking for a pairing for a 1990 Hugel Tokay Pinot gris, some foie ...
  A: The older Beychevelle should be great with the classic mathes for Bordeaux--including roast lamb, ...
Dessert wines7/29/2004
  Q: What are the most common and easily acquired Dessert Wines on the market? And how should they be ...
  A: Dessert wines are a wonderful addition to any meal, and range from really quite inexpensive to some ...
champagne tradition7/28/2004
  Q: This may not be in your line of expertise, but I'm trying to find out about a custom/tradition in ...
  A: I actually teach a class about the traditions of wine...and am sorry to say that I don't know of any ...
Grapes7/21/2004
  Q: Can you help me to find what is the name of hybrid grape if we take sauvignon blanc with weisser ...
  A: I am sorry to say that I can't help you. Weisser Burgunder ( or Weissburgunder ) is simply the ...
Need your advice7/13/2004
  Q: Wagner: I like to drink wine, except that the only thing I know about wine is that you drink the ...
  A: The rules of red and white wine have changed a bit over the years--I usually recommend that people ...
Hybrid grape varieties7/12/2004
  Q: Please help me to find the name of hybrid variety for such grapes: 1. Silvaner with Pinot Gris; 2. ...
  A: Alex: First of all, here are the answers to your1. I can't find any hybrid of these two ...
Red Wines for People Who Are Not Adventurous5/19/2004
  Q: My husband and I are newbies to the wine world, we've started enjoying wines with dinner in the last ...
  A: There is no easy answer to this one. While it is simple to believe that most people start with ...
Syraz grape3/30/2004
  Q: Can you tell me where are situated the coolesty vineyards that cultivated syraz? May be it is Rhone ...
  A: The traditional thinking is that the Northern end of the Rhone Valley is the coolest region growing ...
Wine names3/23/2004
  Q: I would like to know what is "Ricati" means? This is a name of wine region or name of the wine. ...
  A: I think the proper spelling is Riccati--it's the name of a wine in Italy, made by Trattoria ...
Pairing Mead with Food3/22/2004
  Q: Are there any really classic pairings of mead with food? I know there are reccomendations from this ...
  A: You are correct in assuming that there are no "classic" food and mead combinations....but then, many ...
Italian wine3/17/2004
  Q: Appraisal Italian wine I have a friend who is now a widow . Her husband collected Italian wine ...
  A: None of these wines strike me as being exceedingly rare treasures, but many are nice wines. When it ...
Benedictine2/19/2004
  Q: When traveling in Europe, we tried different Benedictines, and liked the one made at San Paulo Fuori ...
  A: Liqueurs certainly do fall within my interests, but they are much more problematic than most wines. ...
red wine2/12/2004
  Q: Please let me know your oppinion on the best wine for the dollar made in a 1.5 liter bottle which ...
  A: In terms of Shiraz, Delicato is the winner, hands down. Delicious wine, and it wins award after ...
Champagne Distributors2/10/2004
  Q: Hey Paul! I am having a listening party for a musician in LA. We are trying to have free gift ...
  A: There are really only two major distributors for wine in California: Southern Wine & Spirits, and ...
wine market of german wines in europe2/9/2004
  Q: I have to admit that my question wasnt precise enough. So Im doing a project about the ...
  A: Given that you are interested in importers of German wines, I would contact those wineries directly, ...
wine market europe2/9/2004
  Q: Im a university student and working on a project (the european winemarket), I need to contact the ...
  A: I am not sure exactly what you are asking, but here are my thoughts. If you are interested in ...
Sweet wine12/29/2003
  Q: My wife has started to drink wine but she only likes sweet wine. What are some of the name wines on ...
  A: Most wines clubs do focus on dry wines--because that is what most people prefer. But most people ...
good red wine to recommend12/25/2003
  Q: I am looking to purchase a good pinot noir or similar wine to include with a gift. Price needs to ...
  A: THis is really an easy one--I would check with your local fine wine shop, but Oregon makes a bunch ...
good for heart12/20/2003
  Q: I know nothing about wines. I usually drink orange juice or coffee, etc. I dont even drink beer. ...
  A: Yours is a very complicated question--and I would recommend that you discuss it with your physician. ...
cooking and wine12/4/2003
  Q: Ive been cooking professionally for about 9 years,and want to broaden my very basic wine ...
  A: : The most obvious choices would be the wine and food sections of the major food magazines--both ...
Wine Clubs12/3/2003
  Q: I am considering getting my father a wine club membership for Christmas. Wine.com has a Wines of ...
  A: This is a great question--and a good idea. There are many wineries that have wine clubs--almost all ...
gift advice11/26/2003
  Q: Mr. Wagner, I'm looking for a recommendation for a wine to give as a gift for the holidays. I have a ...
  A: This is always a tough question--because it is always hard to know what OTHER people will like. ...
Thai food and wine11/17/2003
  Q: Can you recommend a wine to go with Thai food? Thank you
  A: The system here has been down for a bit--so I hope this finally goes through.... I like German ...
wine10/20/2003
  Q: I want to about the art of making wine from grapes. Could you help ? also could you please tell me ...
  A: This is not a question for a simple answer--there are many books written about the subject. If you ...
Pairing food and wine10/5/2003
  Q: I'm getting married next year and am trying to plan the dinner and drinks. I am planning on serving ...
  A: What a nice question. First of all, very best wishes for your wedding. It sounds like a lovely ...
Wine/champagne9/28/2003
  Q: I was wondering if wine of champagne can go bad? I recently purchased a very expensive champagne. ...
  A: All wines can go bad--but that doesn't mean they will hurt you. Usually, when a bottle of wine (or ...
long-term storage of alcohol8/22/2003
  Q: I want to buy a friend a bottle of something for his 40th birthday. The idea is that he will keep ...
  A: You have made this one easy. While there are some wines that might last this long, hard alcohol ...
chardonnay & food8/5/2003
  Q: i am wondering what kind of foods would go well with chardonnay.and why you chose this food.i am ...
  A: Chardonnay is a dry white wine with considerable body, so I like to serve it with with richer white ...
Wine readiness6/12/2003
  Q: I have one bottle of each of the wines listed here & hope you can tell me your thoughts on their ...
  A: Nice list of wines! All of my comments are based on the premise that these wines have been stored in ...
aerated spirits4/30/2003
  Q: Paul, Is there any type of wine or spirit that can survive a few weeks or longer after having ...
  A: Most distilled spirits will last a long time after they have been opened, as long as you keep the ...
Wine Producing states in the USA4/29/2003
  Q: Paul, I have had the question put to me as to whether wine is made in all the states of the USA. I ...
  A: I don't know of specific website for this info--most of it is state by state--but, yes, there are ...
J Reisling4/26/2003
  Q: Paul, my wife really enjoys Johanassburg Reislings and we were wondering what foods it goes best ...
  A: Your wife has excellent taste! ANd Rieslings come in a variety of sugar levels, so they can match ...
Online oenology degree4/19/2003
  Q: I reside in Texas and am interested in pursuing an oenology degree. However, I am employed ...
  A: I only know of a few schools in the country that offer oenology degrees: UC Davis, of course, and ...
fondue2/28/2003
  Q: we make cheese fondue frequently. which type of white wine goes best with cheese fondue? which red ...
  A: While fondue is a Swiss dish, I actually prefer wines that are from Austria or Germany with it--try ...

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