A California conservative

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Linton, age 72, has been collecting wine for decades. His father was a negociant in Hungary. Linton has enjoyed wines from around the world, but his favorites are Napa Valley reds, and he has an extensive collection of Cabernet Sauvignon dating back from the 1940s.

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The fear of opening old wines

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Wine collectors sometimes hesitate to open old bottles for a variety of reasons, according to psychiatrists. The wine may not live up to expectations, or the owner fears a feeling of loss once the bottle is gone. Also, the owner's guest may not like the wine.

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You can't take it with you

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Wine collectors should do some careful estate planning with regard to the distribution of their expensive wines. Death taxes can be extremely expensive, so some wine should be given away. Heirs should be told how to have a collection appraised.

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