Penfolds Re-corking Clinics2

[SOPOOR]

So ive been given 2x 1979 grange, older than me!

Ive actually attended a red wine clinic before and it was fun.

The 2x bottles i have are not leaking, ullage is just higher than the recorking levels. Both the capsule is a bit damaged but cork is fine.

My understanding is that if it goes through the clinic, the foil is removed, tasted and if good topped up, and a certificate pasted on the back.
And this usually increases the value.

Would it be best to get this through the clinic as soon as i can as it would fix the torn capsule and prevent it from.spoiling if not already spoiled.

 

[cove]

Yes we did ours. One was corked and they replaced it.
The 707 is a better wine for drinking in my opinion.

 

[SOPOOR]

Yes we did ours. One was corked and they replaced it.
The 707 is a better wine for drinking in my opinion.

They replace corked ones?!?! I thought it was the "crying room" for those that have them

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

And this usually increases the value.

Not sure if this is accurate??

If I am the market for an older Penfolds I will look for a quality non-clinic'd version. Won't go near a clinic'd wine. Just me.