I have a few bottles of chateau d auvernier neuchatel 1993 that were given to me. What’s their value?
Just for fun, I plan to drink them, but I haven’t been able to find any mention of the 1993 online.
The 1996 got an 85 from wine spectator. So it may be good? Also, should I wait longer or drink them now?
This in Wine Spectator 7/31/09-Largest private collection in the world
I bought a number of great scoring (WS and RP) ones from this vintage at release. Wine Spectator says to drink them now. But many collectors are still holding many older Bordeauxs that fall into the "drink" category and drink them on occasion in vertical tastings. The dilemma is that (with the exception of a Sauternes where I have two) I bought a single bottle of each and really have no immediate special occasion to cork any of them. Are these really going to fall off the the cliff if they are being properly cellared? I am inclined to pack rat hold them a bit more.
I collect a small amount of wine. Currently I have about 60 bottles. I started collecting Opus One and a lesser-known Bordeaux by Rothschild with the 1998 vintages. Yesterday, I bought three bottles of a 2005 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet for about each, and three bottles the 2005 Opus One for about 0 each. The Don Melchor was rated by Wine Enthusiast at 96 while the Opus One has a 95 depending on which magazine rated it.
The ratings have been similar for these wines. Here’s what I’ve been able to find for both:
2004 both were rated at 94
2002 DM was 93 OO was 94
2001 DM was 94 OO was 89
2000 DM was 95 OO was 89
I know the 89s for the Opus is not a good representation of it’s true quality. Both tend to come in around the mid 90s.
Also, Don Melchor came in as the fourth best wine in 2006 according to Wine Spectator .
So, why does the Opus One get so much attention when you can get what appears to be just as good a wine for much less money? I know the name is a part of it, but why wouldn’t Don Melchor end up with as good a name after years of great wine?
I guess my question is, I’m I missing something? Is there something other than name and points that make Opus worth more?
Where can I get Chateau du Pape, domaine Clos des Papes, 2005 quickly and for the price Wine Spectator says it should sell for?
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Tell him how much less you paid for your Kalashnikov rifle.
Now that you know the address of his secret cave hideout, fill out magazine subscription cards for him for the Wine Spectator and Penthouse. But do not, under any circumstances, send him Popular Mechanics.
Order him ten Domino’s pizzas with extra ham topping.
Correct him when he ends a sentence with a preposition.
(cont’d)
Ask whether the Taliban gets cable, because you haven’t seen "Sex and the City" for weeks.
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Leave business cards for the Israeli Mossad in his Rolodex.
Take pictures of all his wives and post them on www.AmIhotOrNot.com
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Check to see if Saddam is on his speed-dial list.
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When you leave, wave and say, "Shalom!"
Cheers
Shame
I´m planning a wine tour to Mendoza, Argentina and I´ve been checking www.mendozaholidays.com cause they appear on Wine Spectator, does anybody know this Co. ? It´s a good site so they should provide a good service…
I had the opportunity to try 1865, a Malbec from Chile at the Wine Spectator’s wine event in Chicago last year. It was the MOST delicious Malbec I have ever had. To date, the ONLY place I can find this delicious little wonder is on Wine.com. Does anyone know of a store that sells it in Chicago(land)?
Thank you in advance!!
How am I supposed to start a collection when most Wine Advisor and Wine Spectator reports say that bottles should be consumed within 1 to 3 years?
you go shopping for wine and there are all of these ratings posted in front of bottles from the wine spectator and the wine advocate and Robert Parker and they give the wine a good rating (like a 90). Then you look at the rating label and they are rating (for example) a 2003 wine and then you look at the wine being sold and it’s a 2006.
I’m being anal about this because I just came home from shopping and this one liquor store had about a dozen of these mis-rating labels posted around the store. Blatant false advertising.