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Wine: Basics through Advanced

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32 years of teaching the subject

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Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Magazine, Wine Spectator, Italian Wines and Spirits, Wines and Spirits International and others

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B.A. in Political Science

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Recent Answers from Patrick W Fegan

2009-11-21 UNOPENED BOTTLE OF WINE:

ZAC Virginia Dare was a Scuppernong-based sweet wine created in the 1830's; it is no longer made. It is highly unlikely that it is still drinkable. It may have sentimental value among southeasterners

2009-11-21 Laurent Perrier:

David, Champagne is a wine and as such needs to be stored cool (not more than 60 fahrenheit long term). If it is not a vintage Champagne it is likely no longer drinkable and hence valueless. If it

2009-11-03 Value for old Dom Perignon Champagne:

Kirk, As for the Dom Pérignons, if they have been stored at 60 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for the duration they may well be in good shape. The going rate for the 1947 is $1,000, for the 1955 between

2009-11-02 What is my wine worth and how do I sell it?:

Nance, Most of those wines were meant for early to mid consumption and are likely past their prime now. The Krug and the Beaulieu might still be lively and if so worth $50 to $125 each if they have

2009-10-01 Value of Wine:

Joanne If it has been stored cool for all its life it would still be quite drinkable. However, if you have only 1 bottle it's unlikely you'll sell it as prospective buyers want to taste beforehand.

 

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