Both bottles were stored for many years in the cellar of a wine merchant. The labels on both bottles are in excellent condition. The tops of the capsules have developed some yellow discoloration. Estate bottled at the château/domain (“Mis en bouteille au Domaine”). Wine Estate / Winery Background Maison Trimbach is one of the most historic and respected wine producers in Alsace, France, with family winemaking traditions dating back to 1626. The Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Riesling was first introduced in 2009, produced from carefully selected old-vine Riesling parcels around Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé, known for their limestone and marl soils that create structured, mineral-driven, long-lived Rieslings. Drinking Window The wine is drinking beautifully now but still has further aging potential thanks to its high acidity and classic dry Alsace structure. Optimal drinking window: now through 2020+. From the Netherlands, shipping a parcel weighing approximately 5 kg within Europe generally costs between €20 and €35 via PostNL or similar carriers. With PostNL, a standard 5 kg parcel within Europe currently costs around €19.50 including tracking and tracing. (postcompare.eu) Outside Europe, prices vary considerably depending on the destination country: United States / Canada: approximately €35–€55 Asia: approximately €40–€70 Australia / New Zealand: often €60–€90