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| Subject | Date Asked |
| sediment? | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: Several times, as I finished a bottle of red wine, there was a tiny bit of purple sediment at the ... A: Robert, Absolutely not. Sediment is a natural by-product of winemaking. Usually it occurs in older ... | |
| PONE Soave Wine | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Do you know if this wine is a genuine wine? the bottle staes it is bottled by/in ellerreci silzane ... A: Leah, I have never heard of Pone Soave either but there are literally thousands of wine brands. ... | |
| shelf life | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I recently came across about 40 bottles of wine my husband had stored in a very dark storage area of ... A: Cathy, Most liquor if stored unopened will keep pretty much indefinitely, so they should be fine. ... | |
| TWO BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I WAS GIVEN TWO BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE ONE TO A FRIEND. WHICH IS THE BETTER OF ... A: Trish, The Veuve Clicquot is the better of the two. It is in fact champagne (a very carefully ... | |
| chamapgne | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: i have a bottle of champagne, Schloss Rheinberg,dark glass bottle, burgandy coloured label, ... A: Hayley, It's not valuable, might have cost $20-$30 and it's not a wine that improves with age. ... | |
| boujolais | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I love the Boujolais's. Can you recommended any? I prefer a "fruity" taste, lower in tannin. A: Robert, Yes, one of the best is the Morgon Jean Descombes from Georges Dubouef. Look for the 2009, ... | |
| Best wine to go with unique cheesecake | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Farrell, My question as stated in the subject heading above is concerning the ... A: Aaron, When pairing wine with dessert I have found that what works best is to match the sweetness ... | |
| wine bottles | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: After opening a wine bottle, is the best way to re-close it the cork, or is there any kind of ... A: Robert, Simply putting the cork back is not the best way to reseal a bottle of wine. Because wine ... | |
| MOET & CHANDON 1900 WHITE SEAL | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Your field of expertise appears to best fit my following odd request. I found a bottle from MOET & ... A: Byron, Not sure how much information you're looking for but what I can tell you is that 1900 was a ... | |
| Are my wines still drinkable? | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Farrell, I have listed below some bottles that I have purchased in the mid 1990's that I am ... A: Joe, These wines are ready and some are perhaps beyond that. 1995 was a good vintage for Bordeaux, ... | |
| longevity | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: After opening, how long is it safe(refrigerated) to drink most wines? Also, how can I know a wine is ... A: Robert, Once a bottle is open it starts to oxidize immediately. Initially the oxidative process is ... | |
| sweet wine | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Can you recommend types of light, SWEET wine, red or white, non-fortified? I love the taste of Port, ... A: Robert, Not a very common request as most wines are dry to be enjoyed with meals or sweet fortified ... | |
| Confused | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: A.5.848.454,also Chateau de Belleverne 1976 Beajolais and finally Chateau de Tracy Pouilly Fume 1974 ... A: Andy, The wines you list here are not likely to be drinkable still. The Champagne is the best bet, ... | |
| Rare Cream Sherry | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Rare Cream Sherry, I will give you information on the lable, as that is all I ... A: Pat, That is a bottle which may have cost between $10 and $15. Cream Sherrys are sweetened versions ... | |
| Chianti 1970 | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1970 Vintage Chianti. The other details on the label are:- Casa Vinicola Gustavo ... A: Heather, I seems like you've figured this one out on your own. Not really a wine intended to age or ... | |
| Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe Rothschild 1978 and Hardy's 1946 VSOP Old Brandy | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have six bottles of Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe Rothschild 1978 and 1 bottle of Hardy's 1946 ... A: Venetia, My expertise is in wine not spirits so I will not comment on the brandy. The wine is a ... | |
| 2003 Port still okay? | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Port from Franciscan Winery and need to know if it's still okay to drink. Thank you! A: Julie, Sure it is. Because port is a fortified wine (higher alcohol than table wines) the alcohol ... | |
| 1971 Pommard | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Joshua, I have a bottle of 1971 Pommard red wine.(Barton and Guestier-France). The color of the ... A: Al, Great vintage for a so-so wine. B&g isn't a very good producer and village level Pommard isn't ... | |
| Cellar parameters for storing of wine | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I am updating my wines and would like to know where to find information on the general storage range ... A: Tom, That kind of information isn't really compiled in one place as every wine is somewhat ... | |
| Old Port and Sherry | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: So let me tell you where I found this stuff. This weekend I was at my Aunt's house (great aunt) who ... A: Alex, What you've found are the wines Americans used to drink. Paul Masson Port and Harvey's ... | |
| Champagne Value and life | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I discovered a 1.5L limited edition Taittinger Brut. It is a custom bottle with a lady behing a ... A: Chuck, That is a special bottling Taitinger created in celebration of the turn of the millennium. ... | |
| 1973 Dom Perignon OEnotheque | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have located a crate/presentation box that was for a 1973 vintage Dom Perignon OEnotheque. In the ... A: Dennis, The answer is yes. That is a wine that would be very desired by collectors. The Oenotheque ... | |
| Bottle of Champagne | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have found, in my grandparents house an un opened, sealed bottle of Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin. The ... A: Sue, Veuve Clicquot is a very good champagne producer but non-vintage champagne does not improve ... | |
| Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1973 | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Farrell I have a bottle of Chateau Lafitte(spelling on bottle)Grand Vin 1970 Appellation 1res Cotes ... A: Joel, 1973 was the year that Mouton was upgraded to First Growth status which gives that vintage ... | |
| Chateau Lafitte grand vin 1970 | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Farrell I have a bottle of Chateau Lafitte(spelling on bottle)Grand Vin 1970 Appellation 1res Cotes ... A: Joel, Despite the fact that the name is very similar to one of the world's greatest wines, Chateau ... | |
| Wine | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: In partents belonging was two bottles of wine imported by Kepp Wine Imoorts Co of Franklin Park, ... A: Richard, What you have are two fairly old negociant bottles of white wine. Pieroth is a good firm ... | |
| wine | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I received a roughly three foot tall bottle of red wine in 1977, Chaianti Bardi. The bottle has a ... A: Sally, That wine bottle is something that is produced for novelty purposes. The wine in the bottle ... | |
| Rare Vintage Port Wine | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a basket weaved covered bottle of Port wine and I would like some information and it's value. ... A: That bottle you describe is a wood-aged, colheita port from a great old vintage. In the condition ... | |
| Old Vintage Ports | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 old bottles of vintage port and I am wondering whether I should open them, dump them, save ... A: Trish, I definitely recommend that you give them all a try. Since they have signs of seepage they ... | |
| champagne | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: J Farrell answered a question in 2008 re. champagne, Reserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Henriot, ... A: Sue, Henriot is not producing that particular cuvee anymore. They do however make one they call ... | |
| Wine Valuations | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: ..I have three bottles of wine that I would love to know their value: (1) Barolo Dry Red Wine ... A: Matt, 1964 Barolo in good condition can be worth anywhere from $50 to $400 or more. Since your wine ... | |
| montepulciano d'abruzzo | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon I have a 3 litre bottle of montepulciano d'abruzzo 1995 by Bosco Nestore and ... A: Mr. Bond, That is a very nice but fairly inexpensive wine. A 750ml bottle current vintage retails ... | |
| wine glasses | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: My father recently bought some wine glasses, one size for one group of wines, one size for another. ... A: Leonard, Many wine lovers are extremely particular about the glasses they use and if you've ever ... | |
| french wines | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: 2 bottles;got from dead uncle;#1 domaine rene monnier;beaune cent-vignes;recolte 1982;#2 domaine des ... A: Nolan, Both are decent Premier Cru red burgundies, however unless they have been stored under ideal ... | |
| find Madeira Wine Vintage 1904 imported | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Upon my mother in laws passing we have come upon a bottle given her as a wedding gift. It is a ... A: Suzanne, That is a wine that may very well have auction value in the multi-hundreds of dollars. ... | |
| Wine Sale | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a case of Ch.Lafite-Rothschild vintage 2005 - which is held in a bond @ London City bonds - I ... A: Michelle, As a rule you should wait because the price in most cases will just up once the wine is ... | |
| Wine Sale | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a case of Ch.Lafite-Rothschild vintage 2005 - which is held in a bond @ London City bonds - I ... A: Michelle, A case of Lafite Rothschild 2005 is worth between $1,200 and $2,000 per bottle at ... | |
| value of wine | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband's aunt died and in cleaning out her home we found a 1970 bottle of Chateau La Tour ... A: Tarrel, Chateau La Tour Vedrines is the second label dry red of the Barsac Sauternes estate, ... | |
| wine education | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Will you help me identify a bootle of wine? I know it is from the 1970's. Can't find a date. It ... A: Tim, It sounds to me like you've already identified it. It's a negociant bottling of Chateauneuf du ... | |
| Chianti Bucalossi | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an unopened 1 quart bottle of Chianti Bucalossi- Vintage 1964 Any idea of value? A: Frank, That's a wine that really should not be aged. People generally hold on to wines like that ... | |
| Unopened champagne and wine | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm curious if an unopened 1500 ml bottle of 1985 "Josephine" champagne is still drinkable? I also ... A: Cheri, Champagne is one of the most well preserved wines because the carbonation prevents ... | |
| Are these champagnes & wine safe to drink? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: We have the following unopened bottles of champagne & wine, don't know how long we've had them, & ... A: Harold, Wines stored too long are never really harmful to drink, they just don't taste good. You ... | |
| Pauillac Wine | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a bootle of 1973 Pauillac Wine - can you tell me what it is worth? Is it still drinkable? I ... A: Peter, First of all it's not likely that the wine has any value. I say this for two reasons. First ... | |
| Champagne Value? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of champagne from `` reserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild `` 1969 Heinriot reime. ... A: Michiel, I have gotten several inquiries on this same wine in the past. As before, I will say the ... | |
| Price check | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of Paul Masson 1852 rare souzao port 301s with the matching 1852 rare cream sherry 301c ... A: Marcia, In spite of the word "Rare" in their names, those wines are not particularly unique or ... | |
| Value of a bottle of wine | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine I got as a gift and was told it is valuble. The bottle of wine is a 2000 ... A: James, That wine is probably very serviceable but by no means extraordinary. 2000 was an ... | |
| wine name | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: We ate in a restaurant and ordered a bottle of Chianti. The server said its name, in English, means ... A: Chuck, I'm not aware of a Chianti that translates "old road". There is Vigna Vecchia Chianti, which ... | |
| i have a wine | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a wine that is from the year 1822 its a fonseca guimaraens oporto portugal fonseca bin 27 it ... A: Christian, The company Fonseca is a very highly regarded Port producer and it was founded in 1822. ... | |
| 87 Sterling Cab Reserve | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Ive Had this bottle for some time. I know its nothing special but was wondering when I should drink ... A: Paul, Actually 1987 was a great vintage in Napa and that is probably a well made wine. I do think ... | |
| Fleurie 2003 | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I found a bottle of Fleurie 2003 -- is this wine still okay to drink? A: Jill, 2003 was an outstanding vintage for Cru Beaujolais (which is what Fleurie is). I don't know ... | |
| information on this wine | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: on the front of the bottle has a tag [hersteller r 762 038 tivol since 1910]. on the back it has; ... A: John, Sekt is Germany's answer to champagne. The best are made from Riesling as yours is. Pieroth ... | |
| wine | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: The first is Windsor Vineyards Limited Collector's Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 1982. It is in ... A: Suzan, You have two very mature bottles of wine. The Windsor Vineyards are still around making ... | |
| St.Jacob white wine | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Jacob 1984 liebfroumilch rheinhessen German white wine,It also has qualitatswein on the bottle can ... A: Belinda, Liebfraumilch is an extremely popular type of German wine. It is produced primarily with ... | |
| Wine storage | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I live in a small apartment.What is the proper method to store wine opened and not opened and why ... A: Lisette, Store wine that you will drink in the near future in a rack on it's side to keep the cork ... | |
| worth of wine | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two bottles of wine,one is "BROLIO 1971" no.88897 castle barone ricasoli.The other is "BROLIO ... A: Keith, If those bottles have been stored in cellar conditions (52-58 deg F, 50% or greater ... | |
| value of 1967 wine. | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1997 Charles Krug Burgundy from Napa Valley and wanted to know what it is worth. ... A: Kathy, What you have is not valuable. Whether it be 1967 as the subject line reads or 1997 as your ... | |
| Decantered Sherry Life | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I've just purchased a Vitorian decanter into which I'd like to store my Harvey's Bristol Cream over ... A: Peter, Well, it mostly depends upon your particular taste. Personally, when I open a bottle of ... | |
| van der kamp champagne | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have one case of van der kamp champagne Brut 1991, and one case of van der kamp champagne Midnight ... A: Robin, Difficult to say for sure. Since it is a domestic sparkling wine it does not have the ... | |
| value of an old wine | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a bottle of wine at an estate sale in Long Island recently, it was stored on its side in a ... A: Lea, In perfect condition that wine could draw up to about $400 at auction. The condition is very ... | |
| Dom Perignon 1988 and 1995 | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have two bottles of Dom one Appellation d'Origine Controlee Vintage 1988 and the other Vintage ... A: Janet, That's really up to you. Dom Perignon does re-release older vintage champagnes periodically ... | |
| Given old wine bottles | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given wine bottles from a relative's friend. I have no idea how they where stored nor ... A: Wendy, To answer your question, yes, at a certain time some bottles need to be thrown away and ... | |
| Mirafiore Chianti Classico Vintage 1949 Wine | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: The number on it is 090947. It has a basket around the bottom of it. On the back it says produced ... A: Liam, That bottle is one that by all rights should have been drunk within 3-5 years of the vintage. ... | |
| Port WIne Values | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Farrell. I have the following bottles of Port wine and I'm wondering what they're worth and hope ... A: John. Well it looks like you've got a mixed bag here. If thery are truly Vintage Ports and not ... | |
| An old bottle of wine | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a gaulthier gran vin bordeaux bottled in 1959. Dose it have any value? A: Paul, It may. Is there a Chateau name on the label or is it a generic Bordeaux? As a generic ... | |
| Drinkability | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: We had lost track of some wines we'd stored in the back of a relatively cool closet. Now that we ... A: Susan, Quite a mixed bag you have. 2000 was a good vintage in Oregon but Pinot Noir is notoriously ... | |
| wineries in Napa | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Is Bogle winery in Napa Valley and what wineries are near by? A: Mary Beth, Bogle winery is not in Napa. It is in Clarksburg which is inland from Napa about 50 ... | |
| is wine still good? | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My organization is having a winetasting benefit and have been given 3 wines to auction that I can't ... A: Donna, I can offer information on the first two wines but the last one is a little mysterious. I ... | |
| Sangria | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: What's a good white wine to use in a white sangria? And what about fruits that go well with it? ... A: Niki, It doesn't matter much what white wine you use for sangria because once the fruit is in there ... | |
| Prager Port 1980 - 1984 | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have the first ever assembled 14 bottle vertical selection from the library of Prager Winery and ... A: Bryan, Ports are some the sturdiest and well aging wines there are. I would normally say for wines ... | |
| wine | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: How much is my bottle of MARQUISAT red burgundy wine worth? Its made in france 1977. Its never been ... A: Carl, Marquisat is a popular beaujolais which is in the south of Burgundy. It is not a valuable or ... | |
| Purchasing and length of time wine can be kept | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is getting married in June 2011. We are providing the wind for the event. I would like ... A: Bunty, I never recommend purchasing wine so far in advance unless I know that proper storage ... | |
| serving both red &white wine | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a banquette server for a small college. I was recently instructed that when serving both red ... A: Kathleen, That seems to me to be a method created for expedience but not for good service. Ideally ... | |
| Cristal Champagne | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a bottle for my anniversary and I was wodering how long will this stay good once I ... A: Dean, Congratulations. No, you do not need to drink it all in one night. Put a champagne stopper on ... | |
| Old Companion Port - Niepoort | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I have come across a small (200ml) bottle of Niepoort's Old Companion Port, Dry, Tawny. The bottle ... A: Laura, Tawny port, like yours is aged in casks for several years which gives it an amber color, a ... | |
| 1961 Frescobaldi Chianti | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an unopened, small, 1961 bottle of Frescobaldi Chianti red wine. Would this wine still be ... A: Clare, You say small. Does that mean a half bottle? Anyway, simple Chianti is not intended to age ... | |
| 1991 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across about a dozen bottles of 1991 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon (Jack London) and ... A: Clayton, If the wine has been stored properly then it is probably still drinkable, but you'd better ... | |
| De Venoge 1949 | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: ive found a bottle of De Venoge 1949 champagne just wondering if its worth anything and if not is it ... A: Kate, The value of that wine depends entirely upon how it's been stored. If perfectly cellared and ... | |
| '52 Padgoria Myrfatlar Cab | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: A friend just gave me a gift of a '52 Romanian Cab. Supposedly it has been cellared well, but who ... A: Belinda, It is difficult to find information on wines like yours from a former Soviet Republic. ... | |
| red wine in bottle shaped like glass grapes | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother give me a bottle of wine around 1970. The "vine of grapes" shaped bottle has a yellow ... A: Jayme, Novelty bottles like yours do not usually contain good quality wine as they are expected to ... | |
| Beginner Drinker | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently just started drinking wine. I have tried a few and haven't found one that I like ... A: Shantris, There are hundreds of good, inexpensive wines. I can recommend Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir, ... | |
| Vinho Fino Do Douro | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of the above noted port and a letter from Christie's Wine Department Dated December ... A: John, It's very difficult for me to determine the value of that wine. I don't know the producer, I ... | |
| Where to Sell Old DRC Wines | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have some bottles of Domaine Romanée Conti Wines, all from the 1967 vintage: one Romanée Conti, ... A: Andreas, I'm in the the U.S. and I don't know the ins and out of the auction market in Germany, but ... | |
| Champagne value | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1971 Henriot Reims Reserve Baron Phillipe de Rothschild bottle in it's box...worth ... A: Susan, I have gotten inquiries on this same wine in the past. As before, I will say the bottle you ... | |
| appellation d'origine controlee | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Does having the words Appellation d'Origine Controlee change to taste of the value of the wine? I'm ... A: Don, French wines are carefully regulated by the French Government for quality assurance. The ... | |
| Reisling | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I attended a party where they served a Reisling wine. I believe it was from Germany. I cannot ... A: Dan, There are several German producers with Haart in their names. Reinhold Haart, Johann Hart and ... | |
| Suggestion for 40th birthday present | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to buy a special present for a friend of mine who is turning 40 on Feb 13, 2010. She enjoys ... A: Howard, It's a very nice thought but often old wines aren't what we hope they'll be. And the fact ... | |
| Wine Rating | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I ahve 2 bottles of win given as gifts and want to know their ratings and/or how drinkable they are? ... A: John, Wine Spectator rated the Mazzei Badiola 86 points. I don't see any rating for the 2005 ... | |
| Charles Heidsiek Brut Champagne | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle vintage 1953, it probably is not good to drink. Should I try to sell or keep for ... A: Bobby, As you say, the bottle is probably not good to drink which means it would not be easily ... | |
| old wines!!! | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: "Hi, I have a couple old wines.The prints on the wines as below: Wine 1: 1949 CHATEAU LA TOUR ... A: Ayhan, 1949 was a great vintage for Bordeaux but that is a wine that should have been drunk 50 ... | |
| wine | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two bottles of wine that I purchased in 1984 when the "man in white" I think known as "Papa" ... A: Dawn, It's very difficult to determine the novelty value of bottles like that. Certainly as you ... | |
| Châteauneuf du Pape | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 12 bottles of Châteauneuf du Pape but I don’t know which “du pape” to look for when ... A: Tom, That is a cooperative bottling from the Enclave des Pape. It could be something that was ... | |
| Shelf life of 1990 Chateau Le Casse | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1990 Chateau Le Casse Bordeaux. We go this from a grandparent and are not sure if ... A: Danielle, 1990 was a great vintage for Bordeaux but it was a very long time ago. In all likelihood ... | |
| 1937 Port | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I was given a bottle of Da Silva House Reserve Vinho do Porto 1937 Port, bottled in 1972. It is ... A: Teia, What you have is a colheita port. That is a tawny port where the wine all comes from a single ... | |
| Dom Perignon Cuvee Vintage1988 | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Greeting ........ i received a bottle of Dom Perignon Cuvee Vintage 1988 as a gift 13 yrs ago ..... ... A: Gordon, If the bottle has been sitting at room temperature for those 13 years it may very well be a ... | |
| 1964 white french table wine | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1964 Madeleine Haut-Sauternes white french table wine. I got it from my ... A: Al, The term Haut-Sauterne(s) is not a real French appellation. It was used by California ... | |
| old wine drinkability | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a few older wines and was wondering if they were still drinkable? 1. Del Piave Merlot, 2000, ... A: Peter, Unless the wines have been subjected to very poor storage conditions (heat and light ... | |
| 1959 claret algoder valencia spain | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Josh please no wine from 1959 is only worth 25$ You should check with Chris Garrigos I added to ... A: Joe, The fact is that regardless of your view of the value if your wine, the marketplace is really ... | |
| Vintage champagne | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me clarify as to wether it would be worth anything. I look forward ... A: Rebecca, 1959 was an outstanding vintage, one of the ripest on record. Charles Heidsieck is a house ... | |
| Barolo (Italian Dry Red) 1961 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Barolo D.O.C., Marchese Villadoria, La Marenca. Imported by Bel Air Imports, Los ... A: Doug, 1961 was a very good if not excellent vintage for Barolo. However the producer is not ... | |
| wine | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of vintage 1961 Federico red wine from spain, is it worth anything? A: Marion, If your wine is a Federico Paternina Rioja Gran Reserva 1961 it may have some value. ... | |
| wine value | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We found a bottle of 1976 vintage Penfolds pinotage cabernet at my nanas an was just wondering if it ... A: Emma, I've never heard of a pinotage from Penfolds. Pinotage is a hybride grape that is grown ... | |
| what do I have | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a full bottle of???? It's old and missing part of the label the label that I can read ... A: Steve, Unfortunately I can't give you a definitive answer. Guillot produces many different kinds of ... | |
| Too Old To Drink? | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I was recently given a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 1970. I know that it was been properly stored ... A: Peter, Dom Perignon when properly stored should age as well as a fine red wine. It will not be ... | |
| 1957 Mouton Rothschild | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: How long should I decant this wine? Open or closed decanter. Thank you! A: Paul, Be sure to stand the bottle up for 24 hours or longer if possible to ensure that the sediment ... | |
| champagne | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a bottle in a black case of henriot brut champagne reserve baron philippe de rothschild, year ... A: Samuel, The bottle you describe is a very fine champagne; a rare special blend, produced in honor ... | |
| storing wine in a cedar box or cellar | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been told that storing wine in a space that uses Western Red Wood Cedar can contaminate wine ... A: Terry, Strong odors will definitely, over time, penetrate natural corks and taint your wine. I had ... | |
| 1966 Chianti | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1966 Frescobaldi Chianti. the bottle says Castello Di Nipozzano. I am wondering ... A: Bryan, That is a good wine by a good producer in a good vintage- all things that point to something ... | |
| Pinot Noir | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: What is the average 'shelf life' of Pinot Noir? I have been gathering a variety of PN from Australia ... A: Frank, Pinot Noir, more than hardier varietals is succeptable to spoilage if not stored properly. ... | |
| Wine value | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I found a bottle of wine: Very dusty and hard to read (I don't want to clean) this is info (from ... A: Emmy, That wine is a negociant bottling of the great Southern Rhone wine Chateauneuf du Pape. I am ... | |
| 1989 Kalyra vintage port | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I found an unopened bottle of Kalyra 1989 Vintage Port in my wine cabinet. What is the value of ... A: Judy, Vintage Ports that have collectible value are those from Portugal from the established ... | |
| souzao port | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: We found a bottle of Cresta Blanca Souzao Port in my mother-in-law's basement. Is it valuable? ... A: Tom, The only Ports that truly have value are vintage dated. Reserve Ports (10 Year, 20 Year etc.) ... | |
| sweet wine | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a sweet wine(white), that I can purchase from any local grocery store. What do u ... A: Tori, I'm not sure where you're from, but where I live you can't buy wine in the grocery store. ... | |
| chateau montaigne | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Farrell: Amongst others I have a bottle of 1979 Chateau Montaigne (Appelation Bordeaux Superieur ... A: Ron, That wine is from a small chateau in the Garonne area south of the city of Bordeaux and ... | |
| Valpolicella Vintage 1959 | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1959 Vintage Bolla Valpolicella produced and bottled in Pedemonte Italy by Casa ... A: Pete, Contacting the producer is probably a good idea as they may be interested in your bottle for ... | |
| wine | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 1984 medoc baron philippe 750 ml bordeaux imported by palace brands company farmington ... A: Joshua, Briefly, no. Baron Philippe, owners of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and several other ... | |
| 1964 Romanee Conti | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I came across a bottle of 1964 Romanee Conti ( Dumaine De La) 1/2 gallon from family ( green and ... A: Alan, A magnum size bottle of Domaine de la Romanee Conti 1964 is a very valuable bottle. Even if ... | |
| 1919 or 1918 Calif. Riesling- | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Greetings. In question is a bottle of -from label:Mt Hamilton wine company.Cal Riesling-From ... A: Dean, What you have sounds like a very unique bottle that is a piece of historic Americana. I can't ... | |
| Collectable Wines | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My question is... How do you identify a good collectable wine that will rise in value and can you ... A: Roger, There are many sources for determining collectible wines. The best way to start is with good ... | |
| good bottle? worthless? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: recently i was given two vintage bottles. both 3L. 1995 Talus cab sauv 1998 Rodney Strong cab ... A: Derek, Three-liter bottles are always impressive and great fun for parties. Those two Cabs are not ... | |
| 1964 Cordon Rouge, G.H. Mumm & Co | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter found this bottle deep in a cabinet in her apartment. What should we do with it, Drink ... A: Dawn, Even though it was once a very good bottle of Champagne, it's unlikely that it is still good. ... | |
| 1934 VINTAGE PETRI CALIFORNIA MUSCATEL | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE AN UNOPENED BOTTLE OF THIS. DOES IT HAVE ANY VALUE?? IS IT DRINKABLE?? A: Chris, That is very unique bottle. After the repeal of Prohibition the Petri Wine company started ... | |
| MoUToN CaDet bordeau1990 | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a bottle of the above wine,appellation Bordeaux controlee, 1990 and have had it since we ... A: Alan, Mouton Cadet is a fine everyday Bordeaux wine that's intended to be drunk within 1 to 2 years ... | |
| wine | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a bottle of 1993 varhegy-ausbruch. is this a good wine what would it cost? A: Becky, What you have is a late harvest (sweet) red wine. It's not a wine that we see here in the ... | |
| 1970 riserva ducale | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a mint bottle of 1970 riserva ducale and the info pamphlet that came hanging on a strting ... A: Christian, If your bottle is the "Oro" or Gold Label as it's more commonly known it may be worth up ... | |
| Pinot Noire | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am not a wine expert, but I have been asked to speak in front of friends on Pinot Noire wines. I ... A: Bruno, There are a lot of good resources for learning about wine including books, websites, videos, ... | |
| 1994 Mondavi Family Barbera | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My wife received a bottle of 1994 Mondavi Family Barbera from her mother. It has likely been stored ... A: Erik, That is a very unique bottle. Mondavi Barbera 1994 was an excellent vintage in Napa Valley ... | |
| sweet wines | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I suspect I might have bourgeois taste, but my favorite wines are the sweet ones; I think they're ... A: Michelle, There is a whole world of sweet wine waiting for you to discover. The Muscat grape, with ... | |
| fair price | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a bottle of 1947 SOC. AN. MIRAFIORE CHIANTI CLASSICO. UNOPEN OF COURSE. Just curious about ... A: Chad, Your bottle of Chianti is indeed rare. It may not, however be very valuable. A wine like that ... | |
| 1973 Mouton Cadet 200 fl oz bottle | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me an idea of the value of this Rothschild red wine in its wooden box with a lid...if ... A: Janet, What you have is very impressive looking bottle. An Imperial (6 liter) bottle of Bordeaux ... | |
| Red Wine | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Are red wines ever too old ...zins. pinots, syrahs, merlots? Thank you.... A: Grace, Contrary to the commonly held belief most red wines do not improve with age. The upper ... | |
| port | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i just ordered a 1978 Hutcheson colheita port. once i decide to open it, should i decant it? what ... A: Mark, Colheita ports are wood aged for a long period of time. When the wines are bottled they are ... | |
| Wine | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Chateauneuf du pape Oglier Cuvee de la Reine Jeanne 1966. Is it past its use-by? Thanks A: Diane, For a wine of that age it all depends upon how it's been stored. A standout vintage and a ... | |
| cristal 2002 and dom 1999 | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: What is the best year(s) to drink these bottles? I received them as gifts recently. Should I be ... A: Ashley Both wines will drink beautifully right now. If you wish to cellar them then two to five ... | |
| Chateau Lafite price | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have come across a bottle of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 1961 from France. The bottle says, "table ... A: Cassandra, I don't how you "came across" this particular wine but what you have is a tremendous ... | |
| VINTAGE PORTS | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have recently come across some official grand prix ports within family. We have the 1986, 87, 88 ... A: Tracey, I must say the wines you are inquiring about are ones that I have absolutely no experience ... | |
| black tower wine | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine is a black tower and is a qualitatswein rheinhessen from 1993 from Germany i ... A: Jose, Black Tower is a popular German Liebfraumilch wine made from the Muller-Thurgau grape ... | |
| Wine value | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Ksara Clos St Alphonse, vintage 1940. I cannot determine it's value. Do you ... A: David, That is indeed a rare bottle and one that is very difficult to judge the value of as it ... | |
| RARE WINE | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine marked Setubal Superior, Colheita 1927 Is this wine rare and valuable? A: Richard, Your bottle is certainly rare. Setubal is a region in Portugal that produces dessert wines ... | |
| foreign objects in wine | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: We recently opened a 2005 bottle Of Syrah Reserve from a favorite winery. My husband noticed objects ... A: Pam, It's hard to say for certain what that was, but it might have been tartrates. Tartrates are ... | |
| advice for wedding wine list | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My sister has asked me to help her with the wine list for her upcoming wedding as she does not ... A: Katelyn, This is a little difficult from where I'm sitting but I'll give it a try. The best source ... | |
| Question on worth and how to sell | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My Uncle passed away and had in his closet in the cellar a rack of wine and champagne. I have a ... A: Denise, Not knowing what the bottles are other than the 1961 Piper Champagne, I can't give you any ... | |
| Dom Perignon Cuvee 1976 | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a case of 12 bottles of Dom Perignon Cuvee 1976, which was purchased by a friend of mine in ... A: Micheal, In the U.S. where I am, your wine might sell for between $400 and $600 per bottle. I'm not ... | |
| dad moving found interesting bottles | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My mom passed so dad is moving he has 3 bottles of champage we found in back of wine rack one of ... A: Carole, Selling them may not be that easy as it is difficult to prove that they've been properly ... | |
| dad moving found interesting bottles | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My mom passed so dad is moving he has 3 bottles of champage we found in back of wine rack one of ... A: Carole, Definitely don't throw them away. Champagne can survive better than many wines because the ... | |
| Old or not? | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My cousin purchased a bottle of wine with siver foil wrapper over the cork and a label readin ... A: Kit, Vermouth is a flavored, fortified wine. Fortified means it has alcohol added to it bringing ... | |
| wine | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I just brought a house and downstair I found a few bottle of wine unopen. Just wondering if these ... A: Carlos, Those bottles may be considered a very nice house warming gift for you. The 1995 Mouton ... | |
| 2000 Korbel Brut | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 2000 (Time Square Millennium Edition) Korbel Brut that I received on my wedding ... A: Tracy, It will not be the same as it once was but it may still offer something. Because it has not ... | |
| Pieroth Connoisseur Selection | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a variety of pieroth wines and was wondering how much they are worth or what I ... A: Crystal, The late harvest wines are the ones that can still be good, particularly ... | |
| cordon rouge | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I was given an old bottle of GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne Brut with a serial #1504483.It is from ... A: Ann, The Mumm Cordon Rougue Brut is their standard non vintage brut champagne produced every year ... | |
| wine storage | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a case of cakebread chardonnay. At what temperature should I store it? Husband ... A: Lindy, Depending upon how fast you drink it it may not matter that much. If you plan to have the ... | |
| Mirafiore Lacrima Christi Italian Sparkling Wine | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Mirafiore Lacrima Christi Italian Sparkling Wine 1951, does sparkling wine keep ... A: Alan, The simple answer to your question is yes, a sparkling wine can keep for many years. But the ... | |
| Old bottles of wine...still good? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have several bottles of unopened wine that I've had for anywhere between 3-10 years. They have ... A: Joni, This is quite a number of wines, I'll try to give you my take as briefly as I can. For the ... | |
| Wine | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Once opened how long can you keep wine.. Can you reseal it and keep it till next day A: David, Because wine is an agricultural product it is negatively affected by oxygen. An open bottle ... | |
| peak years for estate chardonnay | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at purchasing some Chalk Hill Chardonnay v.2000, and wonder if it may be past it's prime ... A: Michael, I would never recommend purchasing a mature California Chardonnay like that one without ... | |
| how much is my wine worth | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought some wine in Bordeaux Chateau Tour de Mirambeau white wine year 2004 a very smooth drink i ... A: David, Your wine is one of the thousands of Petite Chateau Bordeaux whites available in the ... | |
| Could you tell me more about this wine? | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine, which I think is German, and wondered if you could tell me more about it, ... A: Rose Bishop, What you have is a commemorative bottle of Austrian dessert wine. Since only 750 ... | |
| food and wine | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to drink red wine with chicken parmigiana, or should it be white because it's a chicken ... A: Danielle, Chicken parmigiana is definitely better with red wine because of the tomato sauce. Try it ... | |
| wine | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought a bottle of Red wine, Fontenoy 2006 Merlot Vin De Pays D'oc from Cruse Depuis ... A: Anand K, That wine is a Vin de Pay from the Languedoc region of Southern France. Vin de Pay wines ... | |
| Best 1969 Italian Wine | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Which one is the better vintage: 1969 Barolo Conterno OR 1969 Amarone Bertoni? Thank you. A: Veronica, The better bet is the Amarone. 1969 was not a great vintage for either, but Amarones are ... | |
| wine refrigeration | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Does wine do well in a regular refrigerator, or is it necessary to purchase a wine refrigerator to ... A: Danielle, Wine refrigerators are designed to cool at higher temperatures as wines mature best at ... | |
| wine | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: we have a bottle of wine "chateau lafite rothschild 1964" and wondered if t here is any value to ... A: Patricia, Chateau Lafite Rothschild is indeed a valuable wine. This First Growth Bordeaux always ... | |
| Dom Perignon 1996 | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a bottle of Dom Perignon 1996 at a garage sale for $10 - really! The owner said her ... A: Sharon, Good for you. It's not every day you can buy $200 bottle for $10. Since Don Perignon is not ... | |
| Wine to commemorate first born child | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me choose a wine from this year to commemorate the birth of my first ... A: Jeff, Is the child born in 2008 or 2009? If it's 2009 it's too early to choose a wine since in all ... | |
| value | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I came across several old bottles of champagne. I am curious if they have any monetary value. 1971 ... A: Vincent, The bottle that is most valuable is the 1971 Dom Perignon. You could expect at auction for ... | |
| Wine | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Christian Brothers Sauvignon Blanc Nappa Valley it has a stamp on the lable ... A: Sue, That bottle with the US Navy label may very well be rare, however that does not mean that it ... | |
| Looking for wine without labels | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I apologize if this question isn't your typical, I am looking for wine without labels so that I can ... A: Cheryl, In the US it's not legal to sell wine without labels. However there are places you can ... | |
| wine | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: given a bottle of Siglo vino Rosando De Rioja, 1980. Is it drinkable, if not, can it be used for ... A: Jim, This sounds like it may be a Rose (vino de Rosado) in which case it would not be good to drink ... | |
| Wine residue | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently froze a bottle of Chardonnay (by accident), and the day after I opened it I found a lot ... A: Allison, What you discovered in the bottle after freezing it are tartrate crystals. This is normal. ... | |
| Obelisque (Obelisk) wine | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Obelisque Le Vin de l'Egypte rouge wine, bottled 1998. Is it drinkable? Thanks. A: Phyllis, I am not familiar with that particular wine, nor have I been able to find anything on it. ... | |
| worth of my wine | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a few bottles of wine that i have just recieved and i am wondering their worth concidering ... A: Jennifer, The wines you have described are white wines (I'm not sure about the Israeli wine) which ... | |
| champagne | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this, but can you tell me how much alcohol is in champagne? Thanks A: Danielle, Most Champagne is between 12% and 14% alcohol. The grapes for champagne are generally ... | |
| Martini & Rossi Asti sparkling wine 1990 | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have this bottle since 1990 always at room temperature and in a dark place is this safe to drink ... A: Jose, Asti Spumante is a sweet sparkling wine that is intended to be drunk within the first year or ... | |
| shelf life | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay 2005. What would you consider to be the shelf life of ... A: David, Cakebread Chardonnay is a well made wine and generally shows best after 1-2 years in the ... | |
| 1980 Somlo Gewurztraminer white ausbruch (750 mL) | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I read where someone asked you about this wine - 1980 Somlo Gewurztraminer white ausbruch (750 mL). ... A: Steve, As I mentioned to the questioner who prevoiusly inquired about this wine, it's very ... | |
| Decantur/glassware | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and would like to pour it in a glass decantur. How ... A: Mark, Something you should be aware of- If your decanter is lead crystal, lead begins to leach into ... | |
| Looking for a good 1979 | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My sister and I want to purchase as 1979 bottle of wine for our parents' 30th anniversary. They like ... A: Crystal, Light reds and white Zin are not age-worthy wines. Port is a sweet wine you drink with or ... | |
| champagne value | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a bottle of 1969 Dom Perignon champagne, 1 pint, 10 fluid ounces. Do you know if this bottle ... A: Richard, The answer to your question is yes and no. A stndard 750 ml bottle of Dom Prignon 1969 can ... | |
| Dom Perignon | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of Cuvee Dom Perignon given to me in the early 1980's. Two are vintage 1978 and one ... A: Dean, Unless the wines have been poorly stored they should be fine to serve. They will not be the ... | |
| Is my red too old? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am the furthest from a wine expert, which leads me to you. I have a bottle of 2003 Big House Red. ... A: Jennifer, Big House Red is a wine that is made to be fruity and enjoyable in its youth. Aging ... | |
| just bought a 1971 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1971 "Montepulciano-Podere Ascianello" off ebay, an Italian wine, and I'm no wine ... A: The label says it's in fact a Chianti that was bottled for a Club. This doesn't change much except ... | |
| just bought a 1971 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1971 "Montepulciano-Podere Ascianello" off ebay, an Italian wine, and I'm no wine ... A: Clayton, The label image is small so I can't read the writing below the graphic but this may be a ... | |
| just bought a 1971 "Montepulciano-Podere Ascianello"... | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1971 "Montepulciano-Podere Ascianello" off ebay, an Italian wine, and I'm no wine ... A: Clayton, I'm not sure you've given me all of the information on your wine. Ascianello is a village ... | |
| Is this still good to drink? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1985 Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet-(Clos de la Maltroye) ... A: Marty, That is really dependent upon how it has been stored. A village level Chassagne (white I ... | |
| 1959 Chateau Lafute Rothschild 375 ml | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if anyone knows how much this wine is worth? A: Katie, Lafite Rothschild 1959 is a very valuable wine. Of late, auction closings on 750ml bottles ... | |
| old bottle of wine | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a wine which i found in the garage. Its is a 1984 Blaumeister liebfraumilch, code 8169. Can u ... A: Sanjay, Liebfraumilch is a slightly sweet German white wine usually made from the hybrid grape ... | |
| Champagne | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a mixed case of Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 1995 & 1996 vintages. I also have 3 bottles of ... A: Sham, One of the wonderful things about Champagne is that it doesn't need to age to be ready to ... | |
| drinkable or not | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i recently found at my parents several old bottles of what looks to be table wine but i'm not sure. ... A: Jonathan, The wines you list are all table wines that should be consumed within the first 1-2 years ... | |
| White Wine | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: What is the least acidic white wine. My body does not handle a lot acid. Thanks ZOOLIE A: Zoolie, White wines will almost always have more acid than red wines. So If you can drink red ... | |
| Shelf life of wine | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an unopened wine of Italian Grappa St. Orso (purchased in Italy around 1975. The paper stamp ... A: Patricia, Grappa is not a wine but a spirit made from the skins of the grapes after they've been ... | |
| wine | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple bottles of 1984 Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and a bottle of 1980 Carema by ... A: Duncan, Both of your wines may be considered good. Wynn's Coonawarra Cabernet has been a benchmark ... | |
| 1979 bottle of wine - to drink or not to drink? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband's parents recently gave us a 1979 bottle of Labaume Aine & Fils which they've had for ... A: Elizabeth, You gave me the producer name but not the name of the wine. There should be a name on ... | |
| Selecting Wine For Aging | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: For a family gathering in 30 years we want to have some wine (whoever of the family is available). ... A: Mike, Thirty years is a long time in the life of a wine. Most wines don't go that many years and ... | |
| Wine tasting | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to improve my ability to "taste" wine. I have noticed yourself and others tasting wine ... A: Darin, Wine tasting is something that can be taken a little too seriously at times. The point of ... | |
| SOM Marsala | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a very old bottle of S.O.M. Marsala (I.V. Italia Vergine). The label also has Societa Old ... A: Roy, Because Marsala is a sweet fortified wine (one in which spirits have been added) it will keep ... | |
| 1982 Valpolicella - Dry Red Wine | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: This Fratelli bolla S.P.A.was given to me as a Christmas gift. Can you tell me anything about this ... A: Joe, Bolla Valpolicella is a very popular dry red wine from Italy. Valpolicella is the area in ... | |
| Wine i have been given | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am very nieve when it comes to wine but was recently given a 1964 Chateau De La Sabliere. ... A: Jo, The 1964 Bordeaux is from one of the thousands of Petite Chateaux in Bordeaux. Most are on the ... | |
| Good 1969 Wine - Follow On Question | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer to a similar question from a few months back. We're in the same boat: 40th ... A: Sage, Of the three I would recommend the Barolo. All three could indeed be good but Barolo's are ... | |
| 1969 Barbaresco | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco from 1969. Is it still drinkable? A: Mary, There are a number of things to consider in determining whether your wine will still be good. ... | |
| Storing Vintage Wine at a Different Temperature Than Original Storage | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased 12 bottles of vintage wine from a wine store. The wines were stored on their ... A: Gerri, Those are very rare wines and they should absolutely be stored in your wine chiller at 55 ... | |
| vintage champagne | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: we have a full bottle of bollinger vintage champagne from 1943 and are wondering how much this is ... A: Amanda, A 1943 Bollinger Champagne is quite a rare bottle. Most champagnes are consumed much ... | |
| barolo 1974 | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a bottle of villadoria barolo reserva speciale 1974. It is in an unusual presentation bottle ... A: Pedro, The bottle you have sounds very unique and novel. Usually when the winery creates a novelty ... | |
| wine questions | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: how much does the average wine cost? Is Italy where wine originated? A: Caitlin, Wines have such a wide range of price that it's really impossible to say what the average ... | |
| SO SLEEPY | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does wine make you sleepy? Thanks A: Cameron, Wine contains alcohol as you know and alcohol is a drug. It is in the family of drugs ... | |
| appraisal for 1980 and 1977 wines | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Farrell: I have been trying to find out the price of two wines for my parents, but I have been ... A: Danny, These are two rather obscure wines. The first one is a late harvest botrytis-affected ... | |
| value | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 bottles of Prieure Lichine, Grand Cru Classe 1975, which I have been keeping since 1986. ... A: Andrew, As a Classified Growth Prieure Lichine will always have some value. Having said that, the ... | |
| wine decanters | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I have two Chianti wine bottles, one shaped like a musket about 40 inches long full of wine dated ... A: James, Bottles like the ones you describe are created as novelty collectibles. Therefore the wine ... | |
| Vintage Port | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the value of a bottle of 1979 woodbury alexander valley vintage port? A: Nicolai, Vintage port from California may be tasty indeed, especially if it's well made as I'm sure ... | |
| A. de Luze 1962 | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I am curious to know the value of a A.de Luze & Fils Bordeaux and if you can drink it. A: There no Chateau name on the bottle? It's just Bordeaux? Fayth, Agnes de Luze is a Bordeaux ... | |
| Cream Sherry | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I bought a bottle of Sheffield Cream Sherry to try, and I am unsure of what I should serve it with ... A: Veronica, Cream sherry is very sweet with notes of dried apricots, dates and nuts. Originally ... | |
| Paring Dessert Wine | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to serve peppermint ice cream for dessert at Christmas dinner. What wine would you ... A: Nat, Peppermint ice cream is a bit of a challenge- creamy, cold, full flavored. Since most late ... | |
| muscadine wine question | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and was wondering if you know where, or how I could find a good muscadine wine ... A: Jeff, See my answer to thishttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Wine-1615/2008/4/Muscadine-wine.htm Also, if ... | |
| wine in water | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Our wine stored in our cellar ( basement) was damp and some under water due to a flood and water ... A: Nancy, It's important that any musty odors or lingering molds be eliminated. So throw away the ... | |
| champagne | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: A: Alma, Jean de Challet is not a champagne brand that I am familiar with nor have I been able to find ... | |
| wine bottle value | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1966 leather cannon covered bottle of chianti,bottle says soc.an.mirafiore.-bottled in ... A: Richard, The wine in your rather unique bottle is certainly undrinkable as the Chianti used for ... | |
| old wine bottle | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an old wine bottle my Dad was given when I was a kid. Its a beautifully unique bottle in the ... A: David, The first thing you should know is that your bottle does not contain wine. Grappa is a ... | |
| Ch. Duhart-Milon 1985 | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been saving this bottle for a special occasion. Have I waited too long, or is this wine ... A: Neal, What you have is by anyone's standards a super bottle of Bordeaux. No, you haven't waited too ... | |
| Champagne shelf life | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given a bottle of 2000 vintage Cristal champagne and would like to know how long I ... A: Richard, I'm sure you know how fortunate you are to have received such a stellar bottle. Cristal is ... | |
| wine | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: i have a magnum bottle of 1998 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Merlot and i just cant find it ... A: Ikaika, The reason you can't find that wine anywhere is because the winery doesn't make an ... | |
| the value of my Bottle | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Chateau Luduirant 1967, store lying down shipped around a bit. I purchased it in the 70's at that ... A: Mimi, What you have there is no doubt Chateau Suduiraut (the "S" looks like an "L" on the label) ... | |
| Philippe de Rothschild | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle champagne "réserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild" of the year 1985 , ... A: Christine, I received a question about this wine a few months ago. Here is what I replied: "The ... | |
| 1996 Cristal Rose | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had a bottle of this Champagne in my fridge for about 2 years it has been in a bag I forgot ... A: Judy, Champagne left in the fridge is not at all uncommon. The good news is, the fridge is ... | |
| What is my wine worth | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: How much is our 1984 Chateau Duhart Milon De Rothchild 750 ml worth? A: Tami, Although Duhart Milon is a well regarded Classified Growth Bordeaux, 1984 was a notoriously ... | |
| Food / Portuguese wine question | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I discovered an 1976 bottle of "Serradayres" from Carvalho, Ribeiro & Ferreira in my basement ... A: Scott, Serradayres is a rustic red that's fairly assertive when it's young. At 30+ years of age it ... | |
| wine paring | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: What type of wine would you pair with spicy foods? A: Cheri, Pairing wine with food is simpler than it might seem. Full flavored foods go with full ... | |
| sparkling burgundy | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Josh, I hope you can help me. We recently found a bottle of sparkling burgundy in my grandmothers ... A: Debra, New Jersey is famous for a lot of things, but fine wines is not one of them. Sparking ... | |
| red bordeax liquidation | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I know valuation of wine is something you can't do on this site. Maybe you can direct me towards on ... A: Frederick, There are any number of auction houses that you can contact to sell these wines. Two ... | |
| Wine Question | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Vintage wine that is in a burlap covered bottle from Spain. I can not find out ... A: Sherrie, This is a tough one. None of the listed entities is still in business (Leme Freres ... | |
| wine manager | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: We own the liquor store, and in process of hiring wine/liquor manager. Can you tell us what ... A: Yogesh, Although this isn't really a wine question I'll try to answer it as best I can. In hiring a ... | |
| wine storage | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: once opened how long does Chardonay, cabernet sauvignon, and chianti keep?How long does corked ... A: Sandralea, If the cork is still in the bottle a Chardonnay can keep for a year or even several if ... | |
| cognac | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I receive a bottle of cognac I know nothing about, the label says: Reserve De La Vieille Maison ... A: Ron, I'm not a spirits expert but I can tell you this. Yes it's good. Most Cognacs carry a ... | |
| Serving Wine | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am sorry to ask such a dumb question but I am having a formal dinner party and would like to now ... A: Bruce, As the saying goes, the only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask. It is impolite to ... | |
| mouton cadet | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a bottle of wine with no year on it, mouton cadet with barton phillippe de rothschild with ... A: Lisa, Mouton Cadet is a simple Bordeaux wine made by the Rothschild group who owns Chateau ... | |
| value of Paul Jaboulet Aine | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: as a novice wine enthusiast I've come across a 2000 vintage of Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle. I'm ... A: Joshua, Drink, hold or sell. Let's see. This wine is a very highly regarded Northern Rhone, that ... | |
| Champagne | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Simple question regarding champagne. I have two bottles of what I think are pretty good in the ... A: Steve, Because Champagne has carbonation, which acts as a natural preservative, it keeps better ... | |
| Sulfites | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: It is my understanding that dry red wines contain the least amount of sulfites. What dry red wines ... A: Tricia, Sulfites occur in all wines because they are a byproduct of fermentation. Yeast actually ... | |
| wine | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a marchio nazionale 1945 bosco s.s pierce co. chianti. and i am trying to find out what i ... A: Randy, The bottle you have is unique but it is very unlikely that it has any value. 1945 in Tuscany ... | |
| bottles w/ no label. | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Cap label (green on red foil) has: SOF; Republique Francaise; D.G.D.D.I.; 33 N 64. Neck label (red) ... A: John, There's not too much I can tell you with the information here. We know the wine is French ... | |
| grapes | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I bought a house that has grapes growing. I have no idea what type they are, but they are green ... A: Peggy, Botany isn't really my field of expertise but I can tell you this- yes, you can make wine ... | |
| 1982 Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My question is twofold ; 1) what is it worth ? ; 2) when should I drink it ? Thanks A: Iance, Haut Batailley is a lesser known (though very good) Classified Growth and therefore doesn't ... | |
| wine valuation | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Smith Havt Lafitte 1986 (Chateav).Is the bottle worth anything? ANSWER: Trudy, ... A: Trudy, During the 80's the wines produced by Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafite, both red and white ... | |
| Value of wine | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have recently found a bottle of red wine. I would like to find out if it is of any value or if it ... A: Debbie, Although 1969 was a good Burgundy vintage, Beaujolais is not a wine that continues to ... | |
| Black Tower vintage 1973 | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I am not a regular wine drinker, but I recently came across a bottle of Black Tower Liebfaumilch, ... A: Richard, 1973 was a good but not excellent vintage in Germany. Liebfraumilch however is wine that ... | |
| White wine with Beef | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I will soon be going out to a fancy restaurant (the Beaver Club in Montreal), which specializes in ... A: Amy, I'm very sorry to hear that you suffer from migraines, but I'm glad you can at least enjoy ... | |
| wine gnat larvae | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine claims that there are gnat larva in red wine. So when you open the bottle , the ... A: Vern, I think what you're talking about are not gnats, but fruit flies or Drosophila. These are the ... | |
| value of wine | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of napa valley chardonnay 1980 Altera vineyards produced and bottled by altera ... A: Robert, Although there are a couple of exceptions, Chateau Montelena and Stony Hill come to mind, ... | |
| Shelf Life | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have my sons Bar Mitzvah in May 2010. To spread the cost a little I would like to buy a few wines, ... A: Sharon, Well then you have your work cut out for you. I can give you some advice on the wine ... | |
| Shelf Life | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have my sons Bar Mitzvah in May 2010. To spread the cost a little I would like to buy a few wines, ... A: Sharon, In terms of the various beverages and the quantities needed, that's really a question you ... | |
| shelf life of champagne | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a magnum of Moet/Chandon champagne which I have stored in a horizontal postion on the bottom ... A: Maria, Since the CO2 in champagne prevents it from oxidizing it can keep better that still wine is ... | |
| Muscadine Wine | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I saw the post from a woman asking where she could obtain Muscadine wine in Florida. I was ... A: Kevin, I know MA is a restricted state for wine shipments and so the southern wineries that produce ... | |
| Wine Database | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Joshua, Do you know where I can buy a database of all wines. We are designing a wine menu program ... A: Jeff, This is not really my area of expertise but I know that the major publications (Wine ... | |
| Port | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of port with a date of 1968 i bought this in portugal about 6 years ago as it was ... A: Ok, so It's a 25 year Reserve Port. Reserve Ports are very highly regarded and take many years ... | |
| Port | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of port with a date of 1968 i bought this in portugal about 6 years ago as it was ... A: Nick, 1968 was not a great vintage for Port and many houses did not even declare it (In Port like ... | |
| Wine and Food | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I will be shortly opening a bottle of Penfolds Grange and a Caymus Special Selection Cab. What food ... A: Okay so fairly young on both. They'll still show a lot of power and hints of tannin. Matching up ... | |
| whats the vintage? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Need some help....I have an old bottle of Red Chassagne Montrachet, so old that the Vintage lable ... A: Shawn, You have only one hope of definitively determining the vintage for your bottle. Often the ... | |
| Wine and Food | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I will be shortly opening a bottle of Penfolds Grange and a Caymus Special Selection Cab. What food ... A: Mike, To really come up with the best food matches it's important know the vintaghes of the wines. ... | |
| chianti superiore | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 bottles of wine the first one is vintage 1961 tenuta affittacci giunti luigi chianti ... A: Mary, Of your two bottles, only one is wine. Creme de Menthe is a mint flavored liqueur. It is ... | |
| Dom Perignon Champagne | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of 1980 Cuvee Dom Perrignon Champagne, Moet et Chardon a Epernay. Product of France. ... A: Jeanette, I'm not sure where you live but in the U.S. selling alcohol directly to another person is ... | |
| Travelling with Wine | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I currently live in Kentucky, and I brought six bottles of wine home from a favorite winery in North ... A: Kathy, It usually takes longer than a few hours of bad storage (like a few weeks) to ruin a wine ... | |
| Nuits St George 1976 | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a case of Nuits St George Premier Cru 1976.Can you kindly tell me of its worth. Kind regards ... A: Derek, Ok, I'm very glad to hear that the wine has been well stored. Now, regarding the producer; A ... | |
| flute vs champagne | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Should I use champagne flutes or stems to serve champagne at my Parents 50th wedding anniversary ... A: Connie, The answer to this question may well be whatever your personal preference is. Personally, ... | |
| auction house | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: that you could help me find a place to sell a few old bottles of wine that I recently came across A: Terry, The Chicago Wine Company in Wood Dale, IL is one of the best known wine auction houses in ... | |
| Nuits St George 1976 | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a case of Nuits St George Premier Cru 1976.Can you kindly tell me of its worth. Kind regards A: Derek, There are two things of the utmost importance regarding the valuation of your wine. The ... | |
| 1890 bottle of Port Wine | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I have one bottle of 1890 Antonio Jose Da Silva, port wine from Portugal. It appears it was ... A: Ernest, In the late 1800's phyloxera had ravaged most of the vineyards in Portugal. Jose Da Silva ... | |
| My bottle of Ice Wine is getting Cloudy | 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: Chloe, I suspect your wines are in some kind of cooling cabinet, either a wine cellar or fridge. ... | |
| Good 1969 Wine | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to buy my wife a notable 1969 vintage for her 40th birthday. Can you recommend a good one? A: Jeff, In France the notable 1969's were Red Burgundies or Northern Rhones. A truly notable 1969 ... | |
| 1985 Bollinger | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: when we moved we came across a bottle of 1985 Bollinger and we were wondering whether it was worth ... A: Rebecca, Bollinger is a top producer and their vintage champagnes are always superb. With 1985 ... | |
| Age of wines | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I saw your response to another question about which wines age well. I have recently come into ... A: Liz, I feel comfortable saying you should trust your instincts. This list of wines is one which has ... | |
| Dom Perginon | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1993 bottle of Dom I have been hanging on to. It has remained in the box it came in, on ... A: Nelson, Champagne definitely can go bad if not stored properly. Like any wine proper storage ... | |
| valuation &drinkability! | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i have 1 bottle Vinho Maderia/Camara De Lobos, 1940 on label at neck also $16 price printed on same ... A: James, Sounds like what you have is a Madeira from a Solera started in 1940. A Solera is a system ... | |
| vintage port 1977 | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of vintage port named KOPKE QUINTA ST.LUIZ 1977 vintage port (portugal, its in good ... A: Lee, Kopke is a top producer and 1977 was a great vintage. I believe Kopke's vintage ports are all ... | |
| champagne | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a bottle of "reserve baron philippe de rothschild" 1971 it is in a black box with clear ... A: The bottle you describe is a very fine champagne; a rare special blend, produced in honor of the ... | |
| Wine worth | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I was given a bottle of wine some time ago. The wine is 1998 Carmel Merlot Private Collection. It ... A: Dave, Carmel is a well known Israeli winery producing kosher wines. Their Private Collection Merlot ... | |
| wine stored at room temp | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have collected wines for about 12 years. I have stored them at room temp mostly for decoration. ... A: Susie, I can't say that I've never had a poorly stored bottle of wine I didn't like but, it becomes ... | |
| aged wine expertise, please! | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, I've come across a few aged wine bottles in storage, ranging from '88 thru 2001. ... A: Vicki, This quite a diverse list of wines you have here. If you've read any of my previously posted ... | |
| Found this old 1977 wine in a chocolate factory | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Josh i have this bottle of 1977 Chateau Kirnvan Grand Cru classe margaux looks to have two ... A: Marcel, It sound like what you have there is a 1977 Chateau Kirwan, Margaux. It is a Fourth Growth ... | |
| drinkability of a older bottle of wine | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a magnum of Rodney Strong Chardonnay (1996) that I've never gotten around to ... A: Ali Wines do age better in magnum than in 750ml bottles but even so I would expect that Chardonnay ... | |
| 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: Tonja, These are Moscato d'Asti wines from Piedmont in Northern Italy. What makes them so appealing ... | |
| celier des dauphins | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: a friend gave us a bottle of cellier des dauphins 1995to celebrate the birth of our daughter. it ... A: Deb, Your wine is modest one. The producer is a well know co-op that turns out thousands of bottles ... | |
| Wine differences | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: is there any difference in taste, color, etc. between a wine from 2005 and 1950? PS these dates are ... A: Alan, I assume with your question you are trying to find out how wines change as they age, which is ... | |
| Chateau Lagrange Wine | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I was given a bottle of 1972 Chateau Lagrange Grand Cru Classe St-Julien (Medoc)Red Tqable Wine. ... A: Catherine, Chateau Lagrange is a Classified Bordeaux, which means it was included in the historic ... | |
| Reisling | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Should Reisling be drank cooled? I've just searched a lot online, and cannot find an answer to my ... A: Colin, The answer to your question is a resounding YES! Riesling like all good white wines should ... | |
| Storing an opened bottle lying down? | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I was recently told that an opened bottle of wine should be stored lying down in the fridge and that ... A: Elisabeth, You are correct. Once the bottle has been opened there is no advantage to storing it on ... | |
| Chiroubles 1972 | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across a bottle of wine with Chiroubles 1972 on the label. The label is in French ... A: Pamela, Your wine is a Cru Beaujolais from the village of Chiroubles. "Cru" Beaujolais are the ... | |
| wine | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I found and old bottle of 1982 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon in my cold cellar. Do you have any ... A: Jim, Even if your cellar is cold as your describe there is a very limited chance that your bottle ... | |
| wine aging | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I would like to give a gift of 3 bottles of wine to be opened long into the future, 5 years, 10 ... A: Marty, This sounds like a very nice gift, and the idea of opening a wine of a significant vintage ... | |
| Marsala wine | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: How long will Marsala wine last in the refrigerator for cooking? Thank you. A: Maxine, Cooking wines for some people have to be just as good and pristine as drinking wines. In my ... | |
| Muscadine wine | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a good muscadine wine, that has the best possible amount of resveratrol and ... A: Yvette, There are many wineries in the southeast that produce Muscadine wines. Interstate shipping ... | |
| 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: Sean, Your question is by far the longest I have received so far. It’s good to see someone who is ... | |
| Wine and age | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a good friend of mine who has been storing a white wine for a very long time. It's a "1977 ... A: Jean, I have to agree with you entirely. As good as these wines may have been when your friend ... | |
| marques de grinon crianza 2004 | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: my partner was give 6 bottles of wine, to which we drank one before looking at the label more ... A: Alison, Marques de Grinon is one of my favorite Rioja producers. Rioja is Spain's most famous wine ... | |
| Wine....Shelf Life | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have the following: 1) Andre (California) Sparkling Burgundy (Over 15 years) 2) Gold Seal - New ... A: Debbie, If you were saving any of these for a special occasion the time has long since passed. The ... | |
| Cranberry Juice | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: This may sound very strange, but there is nothing else I could find on the Internet. My boyfriend ... A: Chelsea, The answer to your question is yes, cranberry juice or any fruit juice can ferment and ... | |
| value of bottle of wine | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine my dad had before he passed away. It says: Vintage 1964, Mirafiore, ... A: Carol, Chianti Classico is a good wine and 1964 was an outstanding vintage, which may tell you why ... | |
| wine of course | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: OK TWO PARTS. FIRST QUESTION, WHAT DOES VARIETAL MEAN? SECOND IN YOUR FRIENDLY OPINION, WHAT IS A ... A: Gabriel, In answer to the first part of your question, the word "varietal" means the grape variety. ... | |
| ID a wine | 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: Gary, Mouton-Cadet is a generic Bordeaux wine produced by the owners of Mouton Rothschild. It is, ... | |
| port wine | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Does Port Wine need to be wine cellar stored after it is opened, and how long will it stay ... A: Bill, Once you've opened a bottle of Port it will not keep very much longer than any other opened ... | |
| Vinitaly 2008 | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have intentions of opening a wine and gourmet food store in a few years but as for ... A: Julie, That's great. Be sure to schedule your time carefully. The event center is very large and ... | |
| red wine | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of wine that my wife mother gave to her its imported product of Madeira, Cossart ... A: Don, Cossart Gordon is perhaps the best and most famous producer of Madeira wines. Madeira's are ... | |
| Vinitaly 2008 | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have intentions of opening a wine and gourmet food store in a few years but as for ... A: Julie, Unfortunately the answer to your question is no. Vinitaly is only open to people in the ... | |
| Price of wines | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have several bottles of wines that I know nothing about and would like to have a little ... A: Johnny, You have three white wines and one red. The whites are all from Germanys' Nahe River Valley ... | |
| What is the avg. shelf life of a bottle of unopened wine; and how long does wine last in decanter? | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Assuming that I am storing my wine correctly (a constant 55 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, no ... A: Lauren, This question is actually much more complicated than you may think. Because what it really ... | |
| Pourers | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: This is a weird question, but I have recently jumped ship from buyer to distribution and I can't for ... A: Vannessa, Most bar supply places will have them. Here's one I found on the internet with a quick ... | |
| Where to find wine | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I was living in England for seven years and I was part of a club that I have seen mentioned on here ... A: Michelle, The laws are very different here than in Europe. In many states you're not allowed to ... | |
| wine historyvalue | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: i have found a bottle of louis dubroco 1971 chateau des demoiselles red bordeaux wine at the back of ... A: Andy, The chateau is now owned by Heritiers Remy-M.Daut, who also own a property in Entre Deux Mers ... | |
| refrigerator storage | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I live in Miami, Florida, where there are no basements and homes have year-round air conditioning. ... A: Greg, Proper wine storage is all important for insuring that the wine you invest in will give you ... | |
| wine | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: What wine would be good to bring to a dinner date. A: Matt, This is kind of a tough question to answer without some more information. Usually the first ... | |
| Black tower wine | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Black Tower, imported white Rhine wine. Vintage 1977 from Germany. I was ... A: Rachel, Black Tower is an inexpensive German white wine produced for immediate consumption. It's ... | |
| Beringer - White Merlot | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: What is the storage temperature for white merlot? Red is usually room temperature and rose' or ... A: Rita, Actually it's very simple. Ideal storage temperature for ALL wines (white, red, rose, ... | |
| Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I received a bottle of Paul Masson California Rare Cream Sherry. A label on the bottom of the bottle ... A: Larry, Paul Masson Rare Cream Sherry is a sweet California fortified wine. Fortified wines are ... | |
| Wine Industry- New Wine | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have searched all over the internet and I am stumped as to where to start with my new wine. I have ... A: Jen, There are wineries that will produce wine for you for a price. There are generally minimum ... | |
| i want to learn about a wine | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a wine bottle that a friend gave me. it looks like a wickard basket made to the wine ... A: Lisa, Chianti is a wine region in Tuscany Italy. The wines produced there are named for the region, ... | |
| Chianti Dante | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: i have just received a bottle of wine from 1975 called Chianti Dante a Italian red wine. It hasn't ... A: Chris, Although 1975 was a very good vintage for Chianti, the wines that are bottled in straw ... | |
| How Old is my bottle of Mumm Brut? | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut. Label # 23040471. How old is this? From ... A: Val, Non-Vintage Champagne is produced in great quantities every year. NV is a wine that is not ... | |
| wine bottle | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: We have a large bottle in the shape of a rifle or gun approx 1 metre tall of unopened red wine. It ... A: Judy, This question isn't really about wine but about novelty glass and ceramic ware. Many of these ... | |
| Age of a G.H. Mumm & co Cordon Rouge bottle | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I found at an estate an unopened bottle of G.H. Mumm & co Cordon rouge. It appears very old but ... A: Val, Mumm Cordon Rouge is a non-vintage Champagne of average quality. It is not a wine that would ... | |
| spiced wine | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My roomate brought home some spiced wine in a big jug, not something i would normally ever have, ... A: If it tastes fine to you then enjoy it. The worst thing that happens to an open bottle of wine, is ... | |
| Cognac | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an old bottle of Cognac. We are unsure what date it is. We have tried researching this for ... A: Derek, Cognacs can be very special and exceptional spirits, although most commercially available ... | |
| When to drink | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a very special dinner tonight with my girlfriend and have some wines I've been saving for ... A: Brad, I hope this answer gets to you on time. If it didn't I hope your dinner was fabulous, any of ... | |
| opening wine | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: what is the proper steps in opening wine for guests? A: Frank, Opening and serving a bottle of wine for guests or yourself is really very simple. If it is ... | |
| Barolo | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I have discovered a bottle of Cantine Villadoria Barola 1974 Special Reserve Candle bottle. Is it ... A: Eric, 1974 was a very good if not great vintage in Piedmont where Barolo is produced. Cantina ... | |
| Good year for wine | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Was 1968 a good year for any type of red wine? A friend turns 40 this year, and thought a nice ... A: Jennifer, A birth year wine is always a nice and special gift, but it poses two challenges. First, ... | |
| Wine prices | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: i inherited 2 bottles of red wine & would like to know what it's worth, from south Africa: KWV ... A: Eloise, We get many questions about the value of older bottles of wine that people have either come ... | |
| Wine Box | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a box I assume it's a wine box, that has on the side of it Borges Oporto, Vintage Port, 1945, ... A: Sheree, The box itself only really offers whatever value you'd place on a wooden box of its size ... | |
| champagne | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: we got a 1975 bottle of perrier-jouet for a wedding present 25 year ago and were going to open it ... A: Margaret, Vintage champagne is a wine that is very ageable. It develops richness and complexity ... | |
| wine with seafood manicotti | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: what would be the best kind of wine to serve with seafood manicotti? A: The best wine to pair with this dish will depend on a couple of things. If the dish is served with ... | |
| Empty Chianti bottles | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for empty Chianti bottles to use as decorations. Any chance you might know where I ... A: Well Colleen, since wine bottles aren't something you can run out and buy (unless they have wine in ... | |
| Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home? | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home? A: If you're making wine at home you want primary fermentation to take place by adding yeast to your ... | |
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I can answer most any question about wine- types, styles, grape varieties, regions, vintages, proper storage, production, wine and food pairing, wine service, decanting, proper glassware, serving temperatures etc. I can't answer questions about spirits and liquor valuations.
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I have over 20 years of experience. I was a wine buyer and sommelier in NYC for many years including 4 years at Windows on the World which was NY's number one wine restaurant. I created and taught a Wine Appreciation Course at Borough of Manhattan Community College. I have worked for the past 15 years for the Wine Enthusiast Cos. as Editor, Columnist, Wine Storage Consultant and am currently Wine Director and Buyer for their online wine website wineexpress.com
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Windows on the World Wine School- completed all courses from beginning to advanced. Former member of the Sommelier Society of NY. Competed in the Food and Wines of France Sommelier Competition. Traveled to wine regions in Europe including, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Alsace, Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Rioja, and Jerez. Visited wine regions in NY's Finger Lakes, California's Sonoma, Napa and Central Coast and Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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