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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

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 ...
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