I have a 2001 Penfolds Grange I need to sell. It has been well cared for, Label is in good shape. Can email pics.

Suppose to peak in 2010. email offline at annalynnkc at gmail . com

I have seen it online for $276 this year, I don't want that much. Make me an offer!!! Anna

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Originally posted by AnnaLynnKC:
turned every 6 months for the last year and a half since I bought it

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Originally posted by MeritageMan:

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Originally posted by AnnaLynnKC:
turned every 6 months for the last year and a half since I bought it

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I guess he stored it in one of these

I apparently should have been a little more clear. I dont touch the bottle except for every 6 months to rotate it to stir up the wine's natural sediment and keep a deposit from forming. It is not a necessary thing to do, It was something taught to me from a sommelier.

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Originally posted by AnnaLynnKC:
I apparently should have been a little more clear. I dont touch the bottle except for every 6 months to rotate it to stir up the wine's natural sediment and keep a deposit from forming. It is not a necessary thing to do, It was something taught to me from a sommelier.

You're not trying to hatch a chicken, no reason to turn them every so often.

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Originally posted by AnnaLynnKC:
I apparently should have been a little more clear. I dont touch the bottle except for every 6 months to rotate it to stir up the wine's natural sediment and keep a deposit from forming. It is not a necessary thing to do, It was something taught to me from a sommelier .

AnnaLynn-

Your Sommelier is a little confused. I've had non wine collecting friends often ask if I turn the bottles in the cellar regularly.

To paraphrase the explantation of the subject of turning bottles:
Champagne (or Sparkling Wine) is the only wine you turn prior to corking. "Riddling" is an old French tradition that was done by hand. Turning a bottle that has been stored for a long period and developed a line of sediment on the bottom side. The bottle was rotated about 1/4 turn every few hours, while slowly tilting so it ends up completely upside down. This moved the sediment into the neck of the bottle, which is then then frozen into a plug and disgorged before the cork is inserted.

Your regular wine will indeed often develop sediment, or a deposit, while aging. However, turning the bottles accomplishes nothing. That's why you want to carefully decant the bottle before serving.

Actually, turning the bottles does accomplish something. It kicks up the sediment in the bottles and re-introduces them into solution.

AnnaLynnKC, I was confused because that would harm the wine rather than help it.

I say rotate all aging bottles at least once a month. Stir those lees.

Well, I guess the bottom line was I wanted to sell the bottle, because I don't drink anymore due to an anti siezure medication I have to take now for the rest of my life. No big deal. Had hoped to get $145 plus the cost of shipping. Ca

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AnnaLynn-

Your Sommelier is a little confused. I've had non wine collecting friends often ask if I turn the bottles in the cellar regularly.

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That's what I get when I trust someone that has something to sell. I end up looking like an ass. And at the time I was buying wine from this person, I was truly trying to learn. What a way to turn someone off.

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Actually, turning the bottles does accomplish something. It kicks up the sediment in the bottles and re-introduces them into solution.

AnnaLynnKC, I was confused because that would harm the wine rather than help it.

Well, I can only hope the two time I have moved the bottle has not hurt it then.

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Well, I can only hope the two time I have moved the bottle has not hurt it then.

Hurt it?
I think the 15 years or so this bottle should lay on its' side should be enough time to let things settle.

No worries AnnaLynn. Don't let people and their opinions/suggestions deter you from any passion. It's all a learning experience. Stick around long enough and you'll realize there's more than a few of us who make bonehead decisions, but that's life. Sorry your condition limits your wine appreciation. Best of luck.