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| Italian Wine | 10/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1961 | 10/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Price of vintage bottle vintage Hennessy cognac | 10/5/2008 |
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. ...
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| One of Cognac and one of Sauternes | 10/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Cordon Rourge Champagne, G.H.MUMM & CO., Reims 1952 | 10/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Korbel brandy | 10/3/2008 |
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. ...
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| Noise, Wine, Vibration, Spoilage | 10/2/2008 |
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, ...
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| Wine Valuation | 10/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine Value | 9/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| D Day wine | 9/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine Value | 9/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine corks | 9/9/2008 |
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. ...
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| Wine pricing and distributors | 9/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Moet Chandon 1975 Dry Imperial | 9/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| value of 1989 Korbel Champagne | 9/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon valuation | 9/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Planting wine grapes | 9/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine as a remedy for diseases | 9/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| old bottle of wine barton & guestier | 9/2/2008 |
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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| OLDER VINTAGE COLLECTION | 8/29/2008 |
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- ...
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| vintage sherry | 8/29/2008 |
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. ...
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| wine pairing | 8/28/2008 |
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, ...
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| pierre jouet 1979 special reserve | 8/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| what is this worth | 8/27/2008 |
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. ...
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| becoming a wine distributor | 8/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Paul Masson Cream Sherry | 8/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1999 V Sattui Cabert Sauvignon | 8/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 8/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| trouillard and c champagne | 8/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| deposits in wine | 8/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| Port storage | 8/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Jerome Napoleon Cognac Brandy | 8/11/2008 |
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. ...
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| wine expert | 8/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| golden cream sherry | 8/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine Database | 8/8/2008 |
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, ...
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| Food and wine | 8/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| benedictine | 7/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1972 chateauneuf-du-pape | 7/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| Buller Port Collection | 7/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| rhine wine from Germany | 7/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine and Age | 7/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 7/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1969 swordfish bottle | 7/19/2008 |
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. ...
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| Question | 7/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| champagne | 7/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| vintage wine | 7/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Champagne | 7/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 7/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine Terminology | 7/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| cognac identification | 7/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Lafite Rothschild Cognac | 7/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Hennessy V.S.O.P | 6/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| Question about Mirafiore Chianti Classico vintage 1960 wine bottle | 6/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine importing | 6/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 6/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine price | 5/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| value of a bottle of wine | 5/29/2008 |
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' ...
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| liqueur bottle | 5/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Magnum bottles | 5/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1959 Rioja Santiago "Yago" chablis | 5/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Italian wines | 5/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| port value | 5/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Cognac | 5/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Bor Forras | 5/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Cognac | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Cognac | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Paul masson rare cream sherry | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Old wine bottles | 5/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Tokaji Szamorodni | 5/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1963 Bottle of Bollinger | 5/14/2008 |
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. ...
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| Wine distribution brokers | 5/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| DOM Benedictine | 5/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| DOM Benedictine | 5/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 5/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Opening a Wine Store | 5/10/2008 |
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. ...
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| Expensive Italian Wine | 5/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| want to sell | 4/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| German wine info and value | 4/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| cognac | 4/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Older wine | 4/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| need info on a few bottels of win | 4/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Sudtirolean wines | 4/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1985 Marilyn Merlot Red table Wine | 4/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| WINE VALUE | 4/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine ID | 4/9/2008 |
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, ...
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| older bottle of Beaulieu Vineyard cab sav | 4/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1959 wine | 4/6/2008 |
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, ...
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| Drinking 37 year old wine | 4/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1983 Kenwood Cabernet | 3/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine, bring into US | 3/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine value | 3/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Value of 1963 Vino Chianti | 3/10/2008 |
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, ...
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| Wine Industry- New Wine | 3/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| St Francis Zin | 3/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine Bottle | 3/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Browne Vintners Co | 3/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1995 Cuvee Dom Perignon | 3/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| G.H. Mumm & Co 1928 | 3/2/2008 |
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. ...
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| Wine menu | 3/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| Gracia Chianti Extra Classico 1951 | 3/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| Difference between white and red wine | 2/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| chateau le luc | 2/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Paus Masson Port | 2/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| valuation | 2/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine importing | 2/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1971 bottle Remy Martin VSOP Champagne | 2/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Barton-Guestier mirror advertisement | 2/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Rare cream Sherry | 2/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Vinitaly 2008 | 2/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Vinitaly 2008 | 2/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| homemade wine | 2/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Kenwood 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon | 2/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Kenwood 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon | 2/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| picking a wine distributor | 2/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| Carneros | 2/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Dom Ruinart Champagne | 2/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| vintage | 2/11/2008 |
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. ...
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| champagne | 2/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| recommendation for Santa Barbara area wine tasting | 2/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| anniversary Delicato | 2/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| wine | 1/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1993 Harlan Estate Red Wine | 1/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| Red wine | 1/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| champagne | 1/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| krug vintage 1985 | 1/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1977 Vintage Chiante | 1/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Burg Layer Schlobkapelle | 1/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Vintage wine | 1/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Wine valuation | 1/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| port wine serving size | 1/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Brut Andre Champagne | 1/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| Paul Masson Cream Sherry | 1/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| chianti question | 1/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Dom Perignon | 1/7/2008 |
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. ...
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| 1964 Cuvee Dom Perignon | 1/5/2008 |
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. ...
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| Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1965 | 1/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| age | 1/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| value of cognac | 1/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| wine | 1/2/2008 |
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. ...
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| Ingredients on Wine | 1/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Dom Perignon Vintage 1993 | 1/1/2008 |
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. ...
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| Commemororative Port Vintage 2005 | 1/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| chardonnay 1998 | 12/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1934 Spain's Golden Cream Sherry | 12/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| re-corking champagne to POP again | 12/30/2007 |
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" ...
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| MUMM'S 1972 OR OLDER | 12/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| Vintage wine | 12/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| Roderer Cristal 1978 | 12/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| German Champaign/Sparkling Wine | 12/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| Vintage VO bottle | 12/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| Old Champagne | 12/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1953 G.H.mumm&Co. cordon Rouge | 12/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1973 bottle Rene Lalou Champagne | 12/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| Rene LaLou | 12/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| Cabernet Sauvignon + Appetizer | 12/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| Value of wine | 12/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| wine suport | 12/18/2007 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| red wine | 12/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| Drinks | 12/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| old champagne | 12/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| RE: FOREST GLEN 93 CHARDONNAY | 12/10/2007 |
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, ...
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| Unknown if any value of wine | 12/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| salted red wine | 12/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico | 12/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| whats my wine worth | 12/5/2007 |
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, ...
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| VinItaly 2008 | 12/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| Jackson Triggs Proprietor's Grand Reserve Shiraz - 2004 | 12/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1971 Perrier-Jouet | 12/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| Vintage rating | 11/30/2007 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| food pairing with Pinot Gris | 11/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| Buy Now, Drink Later | 11/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| Mumm 1947 | 11/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| Reisling wines | 11/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Aging white wine | 11/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| Elio Perrone Moscato Sourgal 2006 | 11/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| what is it worth | 11/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| Sweet wine | 11/21/2007 |
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. ...
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| Value of 3 bottles, please | 11/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1955 Dom Perignon | 11/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| Graf Zoltan and Bor Forras Red Wine | 11/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1915 Metaxa Grand Prix | 11/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| sandamans vintage port | 11/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| Restaurant Quality Wines | 11/14/2007 |
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 ...
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| Restaurant Quality Wines | 11/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine glass size | 11/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| Corbiere wine | 11/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| wine | 11/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| De venoge Champagne 1979 | 11/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| wine | 11/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| Port | 11/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| Napoleon Old Liquer Cognac | 11/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| value of champagne | 11/1/2007 |
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 ...
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| Buying Champagne as an Investment | 10/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine | 10/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine Importing | 10/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| botham merrill willis wine | 10/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1993 Whaler Vineyard | 10/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1929 G.H. Mumm&Co Champagne Value | 10/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| serving wine etiquette in fine dining restaurants | 10/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| Rene Lalou - 1976 | 10/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| wine from Italy | 10/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| Burchino Wine | 10/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine and food pairing | 10/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| oops | 10/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| Decanting and serving temperatures | 10/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| Chivas - green bottle | 10/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| Names of Wines | 10/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Golden Cream Sherry | 10/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| Worth of wine | 9/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| COST OF A BOTTLE OF CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD | 9/29/2007 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| wine price | 9/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| champagne | 9/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| valuation | 9/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| Reisling Wine | 9/21/2007 |
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! ...
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| found in attic -wine & liquor | 9/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| Argentina wine | 9/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1985 Chianti | 9/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Cordon Rouge bottle | 9/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| various wines | 9/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| shelf life | 8/31/2007 |
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! ...
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| serving temperature | 8/29/2007 |
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. ...
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| Taittinger 1978 Collection | 8/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1972 Chateau Margaux 1er GCC | 8/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| unknown wine | 8/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1966 Vino Paniza | 8/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ( ...
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| value | 8/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| value | 8/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| value of wine | 8/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| marsala wine | 8/17/2007 |
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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| unique wine bottle | 8/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1976 Chateau Mayne-Vieil | 8/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| AKIVA Wine | 8/2/2007 |
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, ...
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| Wine Importer | 7/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine Importer | 7/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine Broker | 7/19/2007 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| finding a wine | 7/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| vintage wine | 7/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| chilled wine glass | 7/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| clueless about wine | 7/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| Port decanting | 7/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| chianti | 7/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1969 Nello Gort Orvieto | 7/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| chianti | 7/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine and Food Pairings | 7/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| three-tier system | 7/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| Old burgundy | 7/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine and Food Pairings | 7/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1979 wine | 7/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine | 7/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1966 Chateau Mouton-Rothschield and Chateau Montrose 1973 | 7/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1966 Chateau Mouton-Rothschield and Chateau Montrose 1973 | 7/6/2007 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1934 champagne | 7/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| we got lots of old bottles of wine from 1995-1998 | 6/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| Age of Red Wine | 6/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Paul Masson rare cream sherry | 6/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| Brookside Black Velvet Wine | 6/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| champagne | 6/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| which wine | 6/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Champagne value | 5/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| value | 4/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1942 Bordeaux | 4/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| Wine type | 4/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1970 Wine | 4/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| corks or other closures | 4/9/2007 |
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. ...
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| Delbeck Champagne 1942 | 4/9/2007 |
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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