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- james armbruster - 12-17-2002 I have in my cellar, stored as reccmmended by the maker, a red wine from the Rioja region of spain.Brand name: Faustino 1, bottled by : BODEGAS FAUSTINO MARTINEZ,S.A. OYON-RIOJA-ESPANA.I aquired this bottle while visiting in Spain from a good friend in the later 1970"s. The wine was bottled in 1970 and is Botella No. 28698. On the rear of the bottle is a lable that states. Rioja Gran Reserva B. No 389418 3. can anyone give me information as to value of should I just open and drink it on a special occassion. Thank you - Innkeeper - 12-18-2002 Hi James, and welcome to the Wine Board. Thirty two years is a long time for a Rioja, even a Rioja Riserva, to go; even with ideal storage conditions. It very well may be still be stunning, but I wouldn't guarantee it. Therefore the drinking option is preferable to trying to peddle it on E-Bay. When you do open it, you might want to have a newer one in reserve; just in case. - Thomas - 12-18-2002 ..it is always worth repeating: invest in the market, drink wine! The latter offers an added benefit of softening the blow of market losses; the former gives a better overall return on your money over decades, especially if you have no idea what that stuff is in your cellar. [This message has been edited by foodie (edited 12-18-2002).] - Nowhere_man - 12-21-2002 1970 was a very good vintage of Faustino.If it has been stored properly it may still be very good.I recommend that you open the wine and enjoy it! |