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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| SO SLEEPY | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does wine make you sleepy? Thanks
A: Cameron, Wine contains alcohol as you know and alcohol is a drug. It is in the family of drugs ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Italian wines | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I love wines like Bosc, Moscato & Saracco. Can you tell me where I can read more about these wines ...
A: Tonja, These are Moscato d'Asti wines from Piedmont in Northern Italy. What makes them so appealing ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Discovering New Wines | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I've been doing a little research on red and white wines and am curious to know if you might have ...
A: Sean, Your question is by far the longest I have received so far. It’s good to see someone who is ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Is Secondary fermentation necessary for making wine at home?
A: If you're making wine at home you want primary fermentation to take place by adding yeast to your ...
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