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| mercier | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Esterline 1995 champagne. Time to drink it? Merci bien!!Kay
A: For the 1995, yes, it's a good time to drink this. I'm a little worried that this particular wine ...
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| mercier | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Mercier Vendange 1990 champagne. Time to drink it? Merci bien!!Kay
A: 1990 was an exquisite Champagne vintage, most of the top flight wines having blooming acidity and ...
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| value of a bottle of wine | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Could you please help my family regarding the value of a bottle of wine. We have 2 375ml bottles of ...
A: The information you provided is incomplete as it is missing the vintage date of the wine. But, ...
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| Masson Vineyards Red Cannery Row Bottle | 11/11/2009 |
Q: First, I'm making an assumption that the wine is red (no lable). This bottle of wine was given to ...
A: What a nice wedding anniversary gift! Engraved bottles are designed to be souvenirs, promotions, or ...
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| Storing wine upright or horizontal/on side | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I'm truly an amateur, but enjoy wine. I've always wondered if it is bad to keep my wine stored ...
A: This is a common question. "Laying down" a wine on its side and in a cellar was designed to keep ...
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| California wines really old. | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have 3 bottles of wine that have been on a concrete slab away from sunlight in a garage since the ...
A: Sorry to be the messenger, but your bottles are deader than a doornail. They will taste extremely ...
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| port wines | 10/31/2009 |
Q: there used to be a small winery in napa that made great port and sherry wines - they used to sign ...
A: I'm guessing at what winery you are thinking of - Prager Port Works near St. Helena. About the gold ...
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| heart shaped paul masson rare cream sherry | 10/27/2009 |
Q: the complete wording on the label is paul masson rare cream california sherry cuvee no. 301c 25.4 ...
A: This is an off-dry sherry, kind of like a tawny or the like (sort of.) I'd recommend cooking with ...
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| heart shaped paul masson rare cream sherry | 10/27/2009 |
Q: the complete wording on the label is paul masson rare cream california sherry cuvee no. 301c 25.4 ...
A: The crest date should be 1892, the year that Paul Masson is credited for making his first sparkling ...
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| 1985 Cristal | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Louis Roederer 1985 Cristal. Is it still ok to drink? Or should I just keep it as ...
A: Your bottle of wine is from an outstanding producer and a very good vintage, as you probably well ...
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| How much wine? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Can you please suggest an inexspensive, good red and white wine for a wedding? Also if we have 200 ...
A: Its always hard to come up with something universal for a large party or group. Here are my ...
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| Champagne | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perrignon champagne that I received a few years ago. I am not well versed in ...
A: Try the Champagne on its own first, then I'd suggest something like a Kir Royale - creme de cassis ...
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| Champagne | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Dom Perrignon champagne that I received a few years ago. I am not well versed in ...
A: Sorry to hear that your Champagne has been in the refrigerator for so long - I'm assuming that it's ...
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| Collectible wine | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1.5L August Sebastiani Etched Heritage MV Merlot 1995. It is in a wooden box and hand ...
A: The value of your wine really comes down to the signature and the rarity of the etching. Calling ...
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| cali wines | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Firstly,I am a wine lover. I want to start a collection to enjoy with my wife in 10-15yrs but don't ...
A: Yes, that's a lot of questions. I'll start with the easiest first: the MS program is much more ...
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| wine | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1978 mouton -cadet red Bordeaux magnum in its original wooden box. I received it as a Xmas ...
A: With wine it's hard to tell. All you have to go on if the wine is still "good" is type of wine, ...
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| how to check if my wine is potable. | 9/9/2009 |
Q: i had made some home wine around eight years ago and i saved a bottle to gift to one of my friends ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. For your follow-up, if you've tasted it and there isn't ...
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| chateau saint germain | 9/8/2009 |
Q: We just found a bottle of chateau saint germain bordeaux 1994, and can't seem to find any info on ...
A: This bottling is a moderate level producer, with current releases retailing for between $15-20. ...
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| how to check if my wine is potable. | 9/6/2009 |
Q: i had made some home wine around eight years ago and i saved a bottle to gift to one of my friends ...
A: That's an interesting question. "Harmless" I'm interpreting to mean that drinking it won't make you ...
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| question about a 1 gallom wine bottel | 8/29/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Skip King- Martell wines in general were brandies and cognacs so no vintage date is ...
A: I did get them - they are blurry. What I can see is that you have one of the cognacs. By the back ...
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| Question about a Wine | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Looking through my house I came across a old Green bottle of red Wine, its a 1979 Cabernet ...
A: Don't feel bad about not finding much about your wine - the world of wine is vast and unfortunately ...
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| sparkling shiraz & unfiltered chardonnay | 8/22/2009 |
Q: hvac contractor moved 2 cases of white from our wine fridge to boxes & forgot to put them back so ...
A: The overall likelihood of any damage to your wines in such a brief period of time is small. Liquids ...
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| Niersteiner Spatburgunder Rotwein 2008 | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I was at a friends house and they had a German foreign exchange student staying with them. He ...
A: Your wine, a Spatburgunder, is Pinot Noir. Neirsteiner is the region in Germany ( a sub-region of ...
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| california wine | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of 1993 California Cabernet Sauvignon from August Sebastiani. Is it still ...
A: 1993 in CA was a decent vintage if a little lean of a year in style. Your wine, however, was meant ...
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| Wine value | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I was asked to check the value on two Paul Masson wine bottles that my Mother-In-Law has. Both wine ...
A: Both these wines are well past their intended "sell buy" being made in mass quantities for early ...
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| 1996 Premium Red/Santana/Celebrity Cellars | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of "Santana" artists series vinted and bottled by Celebrity Cellars, Manteca,CA. It ...
A: Sorry to say, the wines from Celebrity Cellars have not gone up in value very much. They continue ...
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| foxen chardonnay 1996 | 8/3/2009 |
Q: can you please evaluate the foxen estate chardonnay from 96
A: I haven't personally tasted this wine so all I can offer you is a general overview of this winery ...
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| Cain Five | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a magnum bottle of Cain Five. My label accidentally came off. Is there a way that I can ...
A: Bummer! What a terrible situation. The only way I know of to find out the year is possibly on the ...
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| wine | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My mother-in-law passed away awhile back and while we were cleaning out her home found many bottles ...
A: Your mother-in-law had an amusing collection of wines, primarily leaning toward affordable, sweet ...
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| How long can I go? | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I was given a bottle of (Mondavi) Opus One red wine (Napa) dated 1999. I wondered if I have 'gone ...
A: Great question. I think the 1999's are holding well and are an interesting wine to taste now. They ...
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| Chateau La Salle WIne | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Where can I find this wine in Denver? Is it even still produced - by someone other than Christian ...
A: The wine is now made by Heublein since of course Christian Brothers hasn't been in business for a ...
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| wine | 7/7/2009 |
Q: how do i now when my wine was bottle ?
A: I'm assuming you mean put into bottle. The best way to know is by finding out from the winery - the ...
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| Napa Valley and Sonoma Girl's Trip | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Elaine, My best friend and I are trying to plan a last minute trip to San Francisco with a two-day ...
A: I'm not much for advice about wine tours, but Sunset has some great resources - check here for more ...
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| Champagne | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I found a bottle of Almadén California, blanc de blanc, champagne, 1966 cuvée. Is this worth ...
A: Your bottle for lack of any other evidence is likely real; California has been producing sparkling ...
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| USA IMPORTOR NEED | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I am Basit Khan live in Pakistan. I need web links there have data about usa importer i need email ...
A: There are hundreds of importers in the US. Here's a guide to a handful of them who might be able to ...
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| value | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My name is Daysi and I have a question regarding a bottle of wine I was given. The bottle of wine ...
A: The best way to preserve your bottle is to keep it in a wine cellar, with stable temp control 55-65 ...
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| type & quantity of wine for reception | 6/11/2009 |
Q: There's a party beginning Friday at 8:30 as a reception after a book-signing. Host is serving chili, ...
A: I'd serve a spicy wine with the chili, something like red Zinfandel. Other good choices will be ...
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| just wanted to know | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Just wanted to know if the bottle of 1977 Henkell extra dry vintage sprakling wine is any good to ...
A: Your bottle of wine is over the hill. 1977 in Germany was a marginal year, about a B- in terms of ...
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| name of wine | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I was watching a cooking show on TV and I think they were making Risotto. They mentioned a wine, ...
A: I think the wine you're referring to is Brachetto d'Acqui, a fizzy, sweet wine from Piedmonte. It ...
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| Chianti Shelf life | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of Il Grigio da San Filipe chianti classico from 1997. It has been kept at room ...
A: Your wine will be well past its prime, showing balsamic notes, soy, and other oxidative aromas. ...
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| Paul Masson Wines | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Paul Masson sold four (4) Rare Wines that were in Heart shaped bottles; Rare Tawny Port, Rare Sozou ...
A: The Paul Masson wines are still being made and sold by Centerra Wine Company, a part of ...
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| Guigal Hermitage | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I recently came across two bottles of E. Guigal Hermitage from 1980 for what I think to be a very ...
A: Ah - one of my favorite wines. Guigal is a good producer in Hermitage with reliable grape sources ...
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| Age of wine | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Generally speaking, how long should one keep a Syrah or Pinot Noir before it starts to lose it's ...
A: Here's a really general answer because it depends on many factors like quality level, region of ...
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| Jerry Garcia Wine | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have received a Book of photos of Grateful Dead and would like to make a basket for a raffle, a ...
A: Without a lot of details its tough to answer your questions. The Garcia wines, however, were ...
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| Wine Importing | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about opening a wine importing company that has connection in Chile and Argentina to ...
A: You wouldn't need an import license, you could use theirs (as long as they have a federal import ...
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| Selling wine in Norway | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I understand it is very hard to break into the wine buiness in Norway due to the Vinmonopolet. Is it ...
A: I'm not that familiar with the exact standards for the Vinmonopolet in terms of costs. But here is ...
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| secondary shelf life | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i just like to know after the opening of the wine bottle(red & white) how long do i may keep ...
A: My answer is - it depends. I'm assuming for this discussion that you're not using anything to help ...
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| wine importing | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about becoming part-time wine importers. We have a friend who owns a ...
A: Kristina- I didn't mean to be rude in any way - just that your question is really long for this ...
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| wine importing | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about becoming part-time wine importers. We have a friend who owns a ...
A: I almost rejected your question because it's an intensely long subject that frankly, I get paid to ...
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| don perignon | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I was giving a bottle of Don Perginon when i was first born and i was told to sell it when i turnt ...
A: Your tete de cuvee is worth about $195 USD according to current retailers and auctioneers. Selling ...
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| Celebrity Cellars | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 1995 Collectors Edition etched Frank Sinatra 1st series Cabernet ...
A: I responded to a similar question like yours last June 2008 and I estimated the value of the wine at ...
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| Temp and food | 2/12/2009 |
Q: The year our eldest son was born we purchased a 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sonoma Vineyards - ...
A: Sorry to hear that about your son! He's near to my generation - we're unfortunately beer drinkers ...
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| Wine Credentials & Certificates | 2/11/2009 |
Q: .. I'm making a career change into the wine industry and am looking to educate myself. I have seen ...
A: Since I am a Masters of Wine Candidate, my answer is simply that the MW is the highest level of ...
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| Red wine | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I want to find a red wine as close to the wine used at Communion in the Catholic Churches. Theirs is ...
A: Churches use a wide variety of types of red wine for the sacrament, mine uses port while others use ...
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| two-buck chuck | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Elaine. Can you tell me how to purchase Trader Joe's Charles Shaw wine if I live in Maine? Thanks ...
A: Trader Joe's doesn't ship any wine, so receiving the wine by mail is not an option right now. The ...
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| Boisseaux-Estivant | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a bottle of 1978 Boisseaux-Estivant, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Appellation Chateauneuf-du-Pape ...
A: Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a Grenache-based blend of up to 13 different varieties, although most lean ...
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| finding out about a champagne | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have an old bottle of champagne i cannot find any thing about it it has written on the neck label ...
A: I almost wrote back to you that I didn't know anything about your wine. But here's what I could ...
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| brookside dry muscat | 1/28/2009 |
Q: where can i buy brookside dry muscat.in the 70,s they had a tasting in upland-ontaria area. thank ...
A: Unfortunately, to my knowledge, the Brookside Winery closed a few years back. Since their products ...
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| evolution of wine's acidity over time | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Considering that tartaric / lactic / oxalic acids are stable -by the way, how much (in wine)?- could ...
A: In short, qualitatively the answer is yes, temp fluctuations, UV, and especially oxygen (not so sure ...
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| Are any of these wines still drinkable please? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I hope that you can help me or possibly put me in touch with someone who can? I have a collection ...
A: If you send me a list I can give you an estimate of where I think the wines are in terms of ...
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| Cataloging a small wine cellar | 1/11/2009 |
Q: what is the cost for someone to catalog a small wine collection? Do you have a suggestion of where ...
A: The price for such a service will range, depending on the individual/company and the size of your ...
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| Taylors 1976 Cab Sav | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I recently received a bottle of Taylors 1976 Cab Sav bottled from the Chateau Clare Estate, Clare ...
A: I know of no particular high value/collectable opinion of your wine which makes it difficult to ...
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| SO SLEEPY | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does wine make you sleepy? Thanks
A: Alcohol has a sedative effect that can decrease the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. It is ...
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| 5 year old chardonnay | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a California Ironstone Vineyard Chardonnay 2004 and wanted to know if it is still good to ...
A: your Chardonnay is on the ragged edge. It will likely be flat, a bit materized, and lacking fruit. ...
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| Ph of wine | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Ph or acidity seems to be an important characteristic in how much I enjoy a certain wine and I find ...
A: No, I don't know of any such websites. Sorry. If I were you, I'd pick a handful of big brands from ...
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| Ph of wine | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Ph or acidity seems to be an important characteristic in how much I enjoy a certain wine and I find ...
A: The pH and the TA (total acidity) are the key elements to pay attention to, although your perception ...
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| Cavernet Sauvignon | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1990 estate bottled Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Is it still drinkable?
A: I can't tell from your question the exact bottle you have, but I'm assuming it is the Napa Valley ...
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| does wine go bad | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have bottles of red wine from 2000 and to 2002 they have been stored on their side at room temp. I ...
A: Your question is innocent enough, but the answer is a real bag of worms. The answer is "it ...
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| SO HAPPY | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does alcohol make us happy? P.S would you ...
A: Alcohol makes us "happy" by releasing chemicals in our brains that in turn give us a sense of ...
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| Importing Wine | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My boss asked me to look into how to become a wine importer. He plans to import wine from Italy to ...
A: You've asked for information that is long and complex. There are many books available on the ...
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| CA Port | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a signed bottle of a 1988 Prager Tawney port and wondered if it should be saved. When I went ...
A: Whether or not to save that port is dependant on what you plan to do with it. It's not really an ...
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| how much is my bottle of wine worth? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: How much is a bottle of 1994 Rosso di Montalcino, Caparzo worth today?
A: The estimated value of that wine in my opinion (given perfect storage) is not that much greater than ...
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| wine | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Does Christian Brothers still make Napa Rose
A: Christian Brothers, the Napa facility and much of its related properties, was purchased and many of ...
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| Old House Wine | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to drink a 1984 bottle of inexpensive wine. Label: Parducci. 1984 Gewurztraminer?
A: If what you mean is the wine not going to make you sick, then yes, an old bottle of Gewurztraminer ...
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| 1997 Stonestreet Merlot | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I was reorganizing my wine collection the other day and came across a bottle of 1997 Stonestreet ...
A: I still have as bunch of '97s in my cellar, although most of mine are Cabs. The '97s in general, in ...
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| Embossing Chateauneuf bottles | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Please could you let me know if legally Chateauneuf du Pape has to be sold in an embossed bottle? I ...
A: It is my understanding that all bottles from the commune are embossed with some sort of papal ...
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| How to open and drink a old bottle of red wine | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have an 1967 Chateau Latour and is considering drinking it. The cork is old and some wine is ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that your wine is leaking - you should consume it as soon as you can, the wine is ...
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| please recomend websites for more wine info? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: greetings from san franscico. i'm an antique dealer, and you know how prolific my buying options are ...
A: There are many sources you can go to to predict valuation of wine. On the book side, there is an ...
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| Wines Show Case in China | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I am starting a business that provides service for USA wine makers. Our service includes a display ...
A: I have a couple of ideas for you. One, you could exhibit or attend the WSWA (Wine and Spirits ...
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| 1977 Jordan Wine Drinkability | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bottles of !977 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon , Alexander valley. Are these still drinkable?
A: While 1977 was not a vintage of note, there is a good chance your wine is still highly drinkable. ...
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| 1943 UNOPENED BOTTLE OF JOSE PEMARTINS CREAM SHERRY | 10/24/2008 |
Q: ANY COLLECTOR VALU FOR THIS 65 YEAR OLD BOTTLE FULL AND UNOPENED ? TKS ALAN HILL
A: I was unable to unearth any information about your wine, but in general, wines that old do have some ...
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| PaulMassonRareSouzaoPortcuvee no6023 | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I read your response for 3/10/2008 re;tawny port 1852 from another curious emailer.I wonder if my ...
A: Your wine should be in a bottle aged ruby port style, as opposed to the tawny style mentioned in my ...
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| Sinatra, Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia wines | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Korbel champagne bottle decorated by Sinatra's art. Also Have J.Garcia cab, merlot and ...
A: Celebrity wines are here to stay as it seems, but the value of them as collectibles is highly ...
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| sparkling wine valuation | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the retail value of a 6 litter millennium bottle of Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee. this ...
A: Gloria Ferrer's Royal Cuvee 2000, which is the same wine as in your bottling, is still available in ...
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| grapes and winemaking | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I bought a house in Portland Oregon that had existing grapes growing. I have no idea what type they ...
A: There are two ways you can try to identify the grapes by looking at the plant. The quick and dirty ...
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| lead seal in a wine bottle | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a full bottle of Huffman's bitter wine that is sealed with a lead seal Can you tell me how ...
A: I can tell you that your wine is older than 1996 because that was when the US banned the use of lead ...
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| Wine Distribution | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently obtaining my wholesaler's license for wine. Since I am starting out small, I've ...
A: I'll assume you're in CA for the purposes of my answer, just to make things easy. The grand-daddy ...
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| Settlement officers pipe port | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Could you please direct me to some one who could value and advise me on a bottle of port given to my ...
A: It sounds like a wonderful story! And that your bottle most likely is similar to an antique, not ...
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| Pol Roger Extra Cuvee De Reserve Brut 1976 | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I recently came across a bottle of the above and was wondering if it was worth anything, or even if ...
A: Crowninshield- I enjoyed a Dom Perignon of the same vintage as your wine several years ago and it ...
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| Wine for sale | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have two bottles of wine that I am thinking of selling - could you please give me an approximate ...
A: The Pichon-Longueville is worth about $50-75, while the Castillo de Molina Reserve is likely $25 or ...
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| valuation and quality | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I searched the internet and discoverd this question put to you earlier. "Question I have a bottle ...
A: I had trouble finding an equivalent bottling myself to give you an estimate. However, you ask about ...
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| wine | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bottles of champagne that someone wants to buy from me, and I was wondering if you could ...
A: I will assume perfect storage conditions for the sake of this estimate, as I have said before there ...
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| Paul Masson Wine Labels | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I found in a book I purchased in a yard sale, a plastic sleeve of 13 different labels in pristine ...
A: I have not ever seen old wine labels as having a resale value, except to perhaps the bottling winery ...
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| Opus one Red Wine NAPA | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle 2002 vintage of Opus One. I purchased from the winery in NAPA in 2006 I have stored ...
A: Opus One, one of the flagship blends coming out of Napa Valley, is built to last. While it still ...
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| questions about Dom Ruminart + Piper - Heidsieck | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Can you help me? I received two bottles of champagne recently. I was wondering what they are ...
A: 1. The brut in this case just indicates sweetness - it is a Blanc de Blanc. 2. I cannot find an ...
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| questions about Dom Ruminart + Piper - Heidsieck | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Can you help me? I received two bottles of champagne recently. I was wondering what they are ...
A: The easiest way I think to sell older wines is through a retailer in your area. There are online ...
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| how old is too old? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: For how long is a chardonnay good when it has lived on a wine rack (no direct sunlight) and the ...
A: A wine's ability to age is determined by its acidity, tannin, alcohol, and sweetness. It is highly ...
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| 1981 The Associated Vintners Merlot (WA) | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of Associated Vintners (now Columbia Winery) Merlot from 1981. It is 76% Merlot ...
A: There is very little data available specifically about WA wines in 1981 since their industry was ...
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| Reisling wine | 8/23/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between a reisling wine and an angel reisling wine? ANSWER: Hi Lisa- I know ...
A: Lisa- If an "angel" Riesling indicates a ice wine, it will be considerably sweet, about 150-200 ...
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| Porto Lidador 1974 | 8/20/2008 |
Q: wanting to find the value of a Porto Lidador 1974 Reserve Port Churnwood bottled in 1998. Thanks in ...
A: I could not find a specific value for your bottle, but found 2 reference points that might help. ...
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| California merlot | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I just received a bottle of Fife Vineyards, Napa, Ca, 2002 merlot.Do you know anything about this ...
A: Fife Vineyards is owned principally by Dennis Fife, although the brand and winery assets are ...
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| Storing Cream Sherry | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of Korbel Cream Sherry and would like to know how long and how it should be stored ...
A: Cream Sherry is pretty indestructible; it will be able to keep open in a cool spot for months ...
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| wine | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of covery run 3 liter syrah 2003 Columbia valley wine. I was wonder if this wine is ...
A: Covey Run is considered a very good value brand out of Washington State. But, the wine are not ...
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| Food and wine | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I will be shortly opening a bottle of Penfolds Grange and a Special Selection Caymus Cab. What food ...
A: I will assume for the purposes of answering your question that these are newer vintages. Please ask ...
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| Brut Champagne | 8/3/2008 |
Q: How many years can a bottle of Brut last? Is there a certain age when its the best?
A: Most NV Brut (not vintage per se) is meant to be drunk upon release as the wine has been blended at ...
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| wine bottle | 8/2/2008 |
Q: hy, i ran across an empty wine bottle (without a label or identification) that has some interesting ...
A: Embossing on wine bottles generally tell you the manufacturer and sometimes the bottle size, such as ...
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| bad wine | 7/30/2008 |
Q: How can you tell if a red wine is bad?
A: "Bad" wine is subjective, but their are two major categories in which problems with red wine occur - ...
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| Questions on older Bottle I found | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle that I've found hanging around that I was wondering if I could get some info on. ...
A: Your wine is a signature blend of the Masi wine brand. It is made using a variety of grapes. The ...
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| Syrah vs. Shiraz | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I understand that syrah and shiraz are the same grape, with shiraz referring to that grown in ...
A: There has been much debate as to the origins of Shiraz in Australia, some citing its origin as ...
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| Muscadine wine | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Are there Muscadine wines made in California and if so, could I have a list of Muscadine wines?
A: Muscadine wines are made from a native American grape species, Vitis rotundifolia, different from ...
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| Is my expensive bottle going bad? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of IceWine ,Pinot Noir 1997 is getting cloudy, is it save to drink? I have not ...
A: Wines cloud because particles that used to carry a charge loose that charge over time, bind with ...
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| I have a question | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My parents have this bottle of champagne that they got prom my grandfather around 1984. the bottle ...
A: If a bottle of Champagne has no date on it, it's what's called a non-vintage wine. This is quite ...
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| Vintages | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what are the best vintages for california cabs in the last 5 years?
A: Cal Cab vintages break down as follows for 2000-2006 (most high end producers are still in 05.) ...
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| value of 2 bottles | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bottles of Grand Cordon Champagne Brut by G.H Mumm 1st bottle is a 1,5L #NM 257-001 in ...
A: Both of your wines are Non-Vintage so their age is hard to determine. But, non-vintage wines are ...
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| FRANK SINATRA | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE OF FRANK SINATRA COLLECTORS EDITION 1995 CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON. ONLY 1000 CASES. CAN ...
A: Your bottle is currently listed in an Ebay store for $159, but while this is the offered price, I ...
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| vintage wine or not? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I found a bottle of wine in my garage and the front label reads Riverside Farm, California Red-dry ...
A: Labelling law requires the vintage to appear on the front of a bottle, either on a necker label or ...
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| How Much is my Bottle of wine worth? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My mother past away in 2001 and she had this wine in a sack in a dark cool place. It says CROSBY ...
A: Celebrity Cellars, the producer of the wine you have, was sold by the Delicato group in the late ...
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| 1979 wine | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend loves wine and for his birthday I was hoping to get him some wine from his birthday ...
A: The best idea I have for a wine that old is to buy him a port. It was a "declared" vintage so there ...
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| 1966 and 1969 Bottle of Dom Perignon | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I was recently helping an uncle move and we stumbled upon two bottles of dom in his basement...they ...
A: Rick- Selling individual bottles is pretty difficult these days and no, Ebay has restricted who can ...
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| Question on a very old Greek wine | 5/24/2008 |
Q: when I was married my father in-law (a Greek priest) gave me a bottle of Seven Star Metaxa. The ...
A: Metaxa Seven Star is the longest aged version of this brandy-like liquer from Greece. It is a blend ...
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| Value & Selling | 5/19/2008 |
Q: They were gifts to her from her ex husband, and she is cleaning out her closets so to say... I ...
A: Lauren- I would start by calling the winery in St. Helena to ask what they think. They might be ...
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| Sherry | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a heart shaped bottle of Paul Masson rare cream sherry with a cuvee no 001 was wondering if ...
A: Paul Masson sherry's in heart shaped bottles were produced until 1994. There is no way to tell how ...
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| Wine Worth | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of Brutt Taylor Wine from 1959. What is it worth?
A: Gary- I hate to say it but I am unfamiliar with this producer - are you referring to the sparkling ...
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| wine sommelier | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions about becoming a wine sommelier. What personality traits match this career? ...
A: An interesting question, to be sure. I think as far as a personality goes, it is like any service ...
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| wines bottled in 1948 | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am looking for the name of a good wine (not too too expensive) that was bottled in 1948 for a ...
A: 1948 was a good year for Port, athough good luck with the not too expensive part (they will run you ...
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| Is this wine still good | 5/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 2002 Connon Park Bendico Shiraz of Australia. Is that still good? Thanks
A: Your bottle should be on the tail end of good drinking. Bendigo-Victoria is cooler so Connon Park's ...
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| wine business | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Did you happen to taste a Moldovan wine? I am seriously thinking about importing wines to the US ...
A: No, I haven't tasted any Moldovian wine, per se, but, large quantities of this countries wine are ...
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| 1982 Mouton Rothshild | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I inherited a bottle of 1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, in decent but not perfect ...
A: Your bottle in general is very valuable. But as you pointed out, the label condition is a big ...
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| Whats it worth? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a non-open bottle of Leacock's Madeira Verdelho 1934 its from Portugal. Took it to a local ...
A: I'd estimate the bottles value at $400-450, depending on condition. And yes, since it is an ...
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| 1985 Cuvee Dom Perignon | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I live in Charlotte, NC and I have a bottle of 1985 Cuvee Dom Perignon, and I am wondering if you ...
A: Selling an individual bottle is not so easy, just because of the effort involved in using one of the ...
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| Wines | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a big date coming up this weekend and I'm kind of nervous about it and want everything to go ...
A: Light white wines like Gruener Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, and unoaked Chardonnay are safe bets for ...
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| Discovering New Wines | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I've been doing a little research on red and white wines and am curious to know if you might have ...
A: This is a very long question! I'll tackle each section as much as I have time. Question 1 - You've ...
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| Paul Masson Port | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I tried this port while on vacation in San Francisco. It had a dark brown label with gold lettering ...
A: I only know of the Rich Ruby Port from Paul Masson, it is a dark reddish brown label with gold ...
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| value of my wine | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am looking to find the value of a bottle of 1983 Mount Veeder cabernet sauvignon Napa Valley... ...
A: Unfortunately, 1983 was not a very good year for California Cabernet Sauvignon. And, your bottle is ...
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| Graf Istvan Question 3-17-08 | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My partner has also enjoyed a bottle of Graf Istvan Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon purchased through ...
A: I did a little research and it seems that Pieroth's Graf Istvan wines are only available through ...
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| Wine temperature | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have read and heard about the temperature that the wine has to be kept for optimum experience, but ...
A: Temperature makes a difference, to be sure, but it is primarily changes in temperature that stress a ...
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| wine export to Europe | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about importing wines from the United States to Europe.I am originally from Charlotte, ...
A: Good luck with your studies, they will serve you very well! As for your question, it is pretty ...
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| vinitaly 2008 | 3/31/2008 |
Q: my husband and i plan to attend vinitaly 2008; however, we are only consumers at this point. we ...
A: I'm assuming you've already got your airline tickets since Vinitaly starts in 4 days! But, ...
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| Value of old bottle of port | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have just found a bottle of Wirra Wirra vineyards 1977 Vintage Port. Can you tell me if it is of ...
A: I know of no collectability factor for this wine, that is, it is not a famous producer that is ...
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| About Red Wine, filtering out the yeast | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am interested in Yeast free wines but hear that they basically don't exist, however there is a ...
A: Yes, since wine is made from the conversion of grape sugars by yeast to alcohol and other ...
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| Don Perignon 1975 | 3/27/2008 |
Q: A friend at work has this vintage bottle and he asked me to look up on the web how much it was ...
A: Ulrike- I found an auction price through a retailer of $260 for this bottle. AS with any wine, ...
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| Value of a bottle of wine | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Elaine, I have a bottle of Frascati Pizzetti white wine bottled in 1948 in Italy. This bottle is in ...
A: Kim- The only info I can find on your wine is that it was shown at the 1939 World's Fair and that ...
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| wine making | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Now that I'm out of prison,I have a question about homemade wines. In prison "pruno" is made of a ...
A: Joseph- Congrats on your release! And what an interesting question. I have to preface my answer ...
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| Paul Masson Rare Tawny Port | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a small 2 ounce almost heart shaped bottle of Paul Masson Rare Tawny Port and the date on the ...
A: Paul Masson manufactured dessert wines, which your Rare Tawny Port is one, for many decades. I ...
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| champagne | 3/5/2008 |
Q: What is the value of a 1990 vintage Cuvee Dom Perignon, Moet et Chandon?
A: As with any valuation, the provenance of the wine is extremely important. Not knowing how your wine ...
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| Value of wine or bottle | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I found a bottle of wine in the basement of a 100+ year house. It has no label, but in glass it ...
A: Sorry to say, all I can tell you is that you have a bottle marked as Chateauneuf-du-Pape by the ...
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| wine valuation to sell | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have a bottle of penfolds grange hermitage bin95 1990 it has never been cellared but I was ...
A: Please contact an auction house such as Acker Merrill about interested parties and your Grange. It ...
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| Grand Vin de Chateua latour 1967 | 2/16/2008 |
Q: While cleaning out my parents house I found in a wooden box two bottle of wine one was a Grand Vin ...
A: 1967 as a vintage in France was terrible overall. But, Chateau Latour being a First Growth, it ...
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| Old wine bottle | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have an old wine bottle that i have had for 26 years. It was given to me by my grandmother. It ...
A: I am unaware of this wine and its history, so no, I don't have much insight into its vintage date. ...
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| red wine for health | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a red wine that is easy to drink and still offers health benefits? I normally do not like ...
A: Wine provides health benefits because it contains antioxidants in the form of flavonoids. ...
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| recommendation for wine tour in Santa Barbara area | 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: I'll start with the lodging - I can recommend a handful of places. Fess Parker Inn in Los Olivos is ...
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