Dear friends,

 

You buy a case of trophy Bordeaux or Burgundy at auction in New York, London, Los Angeles or Hong Kong.  What do you think are the chances your wine is genuine?

 

One answer:  CNN reported earlier this month that an EMPTY bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafite is worth $1,500:

 

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/10/china.wines/

 

Think Spring!

 

A votre santé,

 

Russ