It's in perfect condition and I can't make out the language.Thanks...tom science
2006-08-16 20:07:26 · 10 answers · asked by tom science 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
That depends. It could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, or it could be worth nothing. The main factors are:
The actual vintage of the wine (some last longer than others).
The winemaker.
The kind of wine (only a few varieties will last that long).
How it was stored.
But offhand I would say that the chances are it's not worth anything except maybe for the label if it comes from a famous winery. Thay might be a collector's item.
If you can find a good wine merchant, show him the bottle; if he knows his business he can tell you if it's worth anything.
I think it's possible for a Medoc Bordeax to last that long, but unusual. If it is a high quality sauterne (from France) or a Trockenbeerenauslese (from Germany) the chances are better. These are sweet wines and last longer.
2006-08-16 20:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. In theory, yes.
I am rather wary of a 'beautiful label' on a 200 year old bottle. Labels were fairly basic in 1806, and if the wine dates from that time would likely have become discolored/torn etc.
There are a number of fake old wines on the market. And we also have had previous questions here referring to ancient bottles from people that turn out to have been confused by the date on a label, taking the year the winery was founded as the vintage.
So I suggest you post the full text that appears on the label, every letter exactly as it appears, with a separate line for each line of text on the label, or maybe post a photo on somewhere like www.photobucket.com and supply a link.
2006-08-16 23:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the wine. You should look into that wine and it's vintage. It is possible that the wine is worth quite a lot. It is also possible that you have an old bottle of vinegar.
Look into the wine, as well as how the bottle you have has been stored. If it stored accoding to it's optimum handling, then likely you have quite a find.
2006-08-16 20:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jim T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, mabye, it could be. Beacuse who knows, who would want an old wine bottle from a long time ago and who knows you could make money off of it. Theres gotta be some people out there who collecst wine or wine bottles. And they may want a wine bottle from 100 years ago. (And its even got a beautiful label)
2006-08-16 20:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Cricket 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the wine. Not all wine keeps that long, but maybe it would be worth something - who knows? Maybe the bottle itself is valuable. You need to research it more.
2006-08-16 20:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Meowzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. The wine itself may not be good at this point, but the bottle itself just might be a wine collector's dream. Check around.
2006-08-16 20:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the right buyer it is. Auction houses are your best bet. Advertise your bottle of wine on line to get the word out there- then see what happens!
2006-08-16 20:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're not in the mood at that moment, even 300 years old wine can't help you.
2006-08-17 03:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Dream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T OPEN IT!!
It's probably vinegar by now.
But yes its worth some serious cash if it can be authenticated.
Take it to a place that does appraisals.
Then sell it on eBay
you could get some serious coin if its real.
2006-08-16 20:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's actually 200 years old it is likely valuable but undrinkable. if it is a port or cognac it might very well be valuable AND drinkable.
2006-08-17 01:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋