Following are a few rules to follow if you are biding on a wine auction:
1) Check the Source - The older the wine the more important it is to find the source and how its been kept.
2) Get Answers - Deal with a wine specialist and find out all you need to know before you make the purchase.
3) Buy Original - It is hard to fake a Chateau’s imprint. Buy wines in its original wooden case by looking for “OWC” in an auction catalog.
4) Do a Taste Test - When buying a case, ask to sample a bottle and make sure that its color, aroma, taste and physical condition fulfills the expectations of the wine. Examine the wine like you would a piece of art. If you discover the wine is spoiled after making the purchase, you could work a fair settlement with many reputable auctioneers.
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