"Cwdjrx _" > wrote in message
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> There are many 1900 Madeiras available for sale around the world. I did
> not find Ferraz of any type listed for 1900 at www.wine-searcher.com.
> However, the prices per bottle range in the few to several hundred US
> dollar range, depending on the type of Madeira, the company, and the
> reputation of the wine based on tastings and such. Madeira of abouit 100
> years age is fairly easy to obtain. Madeira was out of fashion for many
> years, and there were huge stocks of the old wine on the island. As
> these stocks have been sold, the price of the more desired wines has
> gone up greatly in recent years. Compare this with the 1985
> Romanee-Conti that sells for US$ 5000 and more per bottle. It is all a
> matter of supply, demand, and reputation. The very old Madeira usually
> is available only at auction, but a few carriage trade wine dealers
> often keep a few bottles - often priced at much more than the auction
> price.
>
>
Thank you, and particularly to Anders.
I did indeed contact Christie's, and received the following reply:
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auction estimate 150-200 USD - not worth shipping to NY - sell locally

Richard Brierley
Vice President, Head of North American Wine Sales
Christie's
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
T: 1 212 636 2270
F: 1 212 636 4954"
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