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About Joshua Farrell
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Expertise
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 spirit valuations.

Experience
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

Publications
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Diversions Magazine

Education/Credentials
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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sweet wine11/21/2009
  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 montaigne11/18/2009
  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 195911/17/2009
  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 ...
wine11/12/2009
  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 Conti11/11/2009
  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 Wines11/10/2009
  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 & Co11/5/2009
  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 MUSCATEL11/1/2009
  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 bordeau199010/31/2009
  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 ...
wine10/27/2009
  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 ducale10/24/2009
  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 Noire10/23/2009
  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 Barbera10/22/2009
  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 wines10/22/2009
  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 price10/21/2009
  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 bottle10/18/2009
  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 Wine10/16/2009
  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 ...
port9/30/2009
  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 ...
Wine9/26/2009
  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 19999/20/2009
  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 price9/18/2009
  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 PORTS9/18/2009
  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 wine9/5/2009
  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 value8/26/2009
  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 WINE8/11/2009
  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 wine8/4/2009
  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 list8/3/2009
  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 sell7/27/2009
  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 19767/22/2009
  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 bottles7/21/2009
  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 bottles7/20/2009
  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 ...
wine7/6/2009
  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 Brut7/5/2009
  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 Selection7/2/2009
  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 rouge6/30/2009
  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 storage6/20/2009
  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 Wine6/19/2009
  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 ...
Wine6/11/2009
  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 chardonnay6/11/2009
  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 worth6/2/2009
  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 wine5/26/2009
  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 ...
wine5/22/2009
  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 Wine5/18/2009
  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 refrigeration5/18/2009
  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 ...
wine5/18/2009
  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 19965/17/2009
  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 child5/14/2009
  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 ...
value5/6/2009
  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 ...
Wine5/5/2009
  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 labels5/1/2009
  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 ...
wine4/27/2009
  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 residue4/20/2009
  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) wine4/12/2009
  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 wine4/9/2009
  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 ...
champagne4/5/2009
  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 19904/5/2009
  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 life3/31/2009
  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/glassware3/13/2009
  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 19793/12/2009
  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 value3/8/2009
  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 Perignon3/7/2009
  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 19713/2/2009
  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 19713/2/2009
  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 ml2/28/2009
  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 wine2/26/2009
  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 ...
Champagne2/24/2009
  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 not2/22/2009
  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 Wine2/21/2009
  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 wine2/13/2009
  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 ...
wine2/8/2009
  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 Aging2/1/2009
  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 tasting1/29/2009
  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 Marsala1/25/2009
  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 Wine1/24/2009
  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 given1/21/2009
  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 Question1/20/2009
  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 Barbaresco1/19/2009
  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 Storage1/19/2009
  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 champagne1/18/2009
  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 19741/17/2009
  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 questions1/15/2009
  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 SLEEPY1/7/2009
  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 wines1/6/2009
  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 ...
value12/28/2008
  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 decanters12/26/2008
  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 Port12/25/2008
  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 196212/23/2008
  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 Sherry12/22/2008
  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 Wine12/22/2008
  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 question12/18/2008
  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 water12/17/2008
  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 ...
champagne12/14/2008
  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 value12/8/2008
  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 bottle12/5/2008
  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 198511/26/2008
  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 life11/25/2008
  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 ...
wine11/25/2008
  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 Bottle11/19/2008
  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 Rothschild11/17/2008
  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 Rose11/11/2008
  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 worth11/9/2008
  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 question11/8/2008
  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 paring11/7/2008
  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 burgundy11/5/2008
  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 liquidation10/30/2008
  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 Question10/29/2008
  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 manager10/28/2008
  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 storage10/27/2008
  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 ...
cognac10/25/2008
  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 Wine10/24/2008
  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 cadet10/23/2008
  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 Aine10/17/2008
  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 ...
Champagne10/15/2008
  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 ...
Sulfites10/12/2008
  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 ...
wine10/10/2008
  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 ...
grapes9/30/2008
  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 Pauillac9/29/2008
  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 valuation9/25/2008
  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 wine9/21/2008
  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 19739/10/2008
  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 Beef9/9/2008
  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 larvae9/7/2008
  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 wine9/3/2008
  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 Life8/11/2008
  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 Life8/11/2008
  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 champagne8/9/2008
  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 Wine8/9/2008
  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 Database8/8/2008
  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 ...
Port8/7/2008
  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 ...
Port8/7/2008
  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 Food8/6/2008
  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 Food8/5/2008
  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 superiore8/3/2008
  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 Champagne8/1/2008
  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 Wine7/30/2008
  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 19767/28/2008
  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 champagne7/28/2008
  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 house7/26/2008
  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 19767/26/2008
  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 Wine7/23/2008
  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 Cloudy7/16/2008
  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 Wine7/14/2008
  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 Bollinger7/10/2008
  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 wines7/8/2008
  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 Perginon7/4/2008
  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 19776/12/2008
  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 ...
champagne6/12/2008
  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 worth6/12/2008
  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 temp6/6/2008
  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 factory6/3/2008
  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 wine5/26/2008
  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 wines5/24/2008
  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 dauphins5/21/2008
  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 differences5/19/2008
  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 Wine5/19/2008
  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 ...
Reisling5/14/2008
  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 19725/4/2008
  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 ...
wine5/4/2008
  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 aging5/4/2008
  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 wine5/2/2008
  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 wine4/27/2008
  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 Wines4/22/2008
  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 age4/22/2008
  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 20044/20/2008
  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 Life4/18/2008
  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 Juice4/17/2008
  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 wine4/14/2008
  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 course4/12/2008
  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 wine4/9/2008
  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 wine4/4/2008
  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 20084/1/2008
  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 wine4/1/2008
  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 20083/31/2008
  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 wines3/27/2008
  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 ...
Pourers3/24/2008
  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 wine3/23/2008
  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 historyvalue3/23/2008
  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 storage3/22/2008
  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 ...
wine3/20/2008
  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 wine3/16/2008
  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 Merlot3/14/2008
  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 Sherry3/10/2008
  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 Wine3/10/2008
  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 wine3/9/2008
  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 Dante3/3/2008
  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 bottle3/1/2008
  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 bottle2/26/2008
  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 wine2/25/2008
  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 ...
Cognac2/23/2008
  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 drink2/22/2008
  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 wine2/22/2008
  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 ...
Barolo2/16/2008
  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 wine2/15/2008
  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 prices2/12/2008
  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 Box2/11/2008
  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 ...
champagne2/10/2008
  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 manicotti2/8/2008
  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 bottles2/6/2008
  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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