Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1899 — Costliest Wine. [ARTICLE]

Costliest Wine.

The most costly and precious wine in the world is that contained in a cask named the Rose, in the Bremen Town Hall cellars. This Rudesheim, of the vintage of the year 1653, is of the color of old ale and has a wonderful aroma. It is never sold, but is used exclusively for the sick of Bremen, the only exceptions having been when a small bottle was presented to Emperor William 1., another to Frederick 111., and one to Prince Bismarck. The supposed money value of this wine is something beyond credence, but, as it is never sold, this detail is of slight importance. Old as it is, it is improbable that any but connoisseurs could get it down, as the taste is something terrific.