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I can address questions from wine basics to the more advanced aspects of the industry including grape varietals, winemaking regions, winemaking techniques, viticulture and growing practices, sales and marketing strategies, industry statistics, and history.
I am the founder of national wine retailer and wine freelance writer.
Decantedwines.com, Naples Daily News, Pulse Magazine, 239Spot Magazine
I hold certifications in the wine industry from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and the Robert Parker/Kevin Zraly educational program. I also hold a Bachelor's of Science in International Business.
Pass with distinction, Wine & Spirits Education Trust Intermediate Level, UK Forty under Forty, Gulf Coast Business Review, Southwest Florida, US
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Hi Ilona, Although there are currently no bottles of Baron de Lestac Bordeaux from 1998 currently available on the secondary market, I have estimated the value based on the original retail price. The
Hi Lauren, Unfortunately the only states that have auction licenses to sell private wine collections are housed in New York and California. That being said, I've had great luck with winebid.com. Their
I have done some research on these wines and come up for a value on the second one: Tokaji Szamorodni Edes. In its current vintage, it fetches about $15 - $20 per bottle. I typically add a 25% - 50% price
Hi Gail, Yes the Red Diamond Shiraz is available in retail stores. A good tool I use to locate retailers that carry a specific wine is www.wine-searcher.com. The link below shows retailers that carry
The 1975 vintage was rated highly by both Robert Parker (93/100) and Decanter (5/5). I would say that $250 per bottle is a good price, given the rating of the vintage and that this bottle is now probably
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