As you requested: This wine has always been stored in a "basement"
type atmosphere, 50-60 degrees, moved no more than 3 times in 13-14
years. No vibrations, or anything of that sort.... Out of the light
completely, it is in its original wooden box.

(I used to own a restaurant, with many fine domestic wines, and
imported. Full verticals of Krug VS Cabs; partial verticals of BV
Cabs; R Mondavis; Sterlings; etc.; So... I do have a background in
wine)

This info may help, I trust

Paul A Smith


On 23 Mar 2004 01:03:40 GMT, (Xyzsch) wrote:

>>I have a 300 CL bottle of 1987 BV G.L. Private Reserve Cabernet. It
>>was purchased at the winery in 1990-91 and resides in its original
>>box.
>>
>>It has been cared for all these many years.
>
>>Can anyone tell me what this is worth? Should I just drink it? Would
>>you be interested in it?
>
>Fredpas
>
>This is a common request. To evaluate the wine, people on this board have to
>know how it was stored (in basement, away from light and vibration, at 50
>degrees, at 70 degrees). Good storage increases longevity and marketability.
>Very bad storage can destroy a wine.
>
>Please advise.
>
>Thanks
>
>Tom Schellberg