EMRinVT wrote:
> Greetings. I will try posting my inquiry again in hopes that someone can clear
> up my confusion regarding this. I gave the example of the latest Krug MV which
> ("our favorite") WS rated 95 points. (Okay, they probably DID get that one
> right!) When in a wine shop, how do I know if the Krug there is the new release
> or one that has been on the shelf for a year or longer?
> Thank you....Eric
Hi Eric,
A question that would also apply to many other good NV sparkling wines.
Unless there is a subtle change on the label from year to year, you won't
know how long the bottle has been languishing in the bin, and neither
would the store owner - unless there's an obscure bottling date somewhere
on the bottle. I'm curious too.

Good question,
Dick R.