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Wine Related Question 1951 Stefani chianti

It was in a basement sellar for 51 years,then ontop kitchen cabinets for 6 years.

The bottle still has wrapping around it.When fliped upside down dark flakes

are floating in it . The cap is a scew on. Would this still be good to drink or just a

conversation piece. Midwest climate if it matters? never opened

Thank you, bmk

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Answer by: Roger C. Bohmrich, MW

It is highly unlikely that this wine is drinkable given all that you have indicated. By itself, six years on top of a kitchen cabinet - the hottest location in a hot room - would be very damaging to a wine. But open the bottle and see what you find!


About the Expert:
Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade, and he last served as a senior executive with a major national importer. In 2006, he launched Millesima USA, a retail entity affiliated with Europe's leading fine wine mail order company. Roger became one of America's first Masters of Wine in 1993, and he has been very active as an educator and speaker at wine festivals and conferences. He hosts a community television program entitled "Wine's Simple Pleasures," and is currently working on a book of original recipes and wine pairing solutions.

Visit Roger C. Bohmrich, MW's website: MILLESIMA USA LLC


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