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I have had to downsize and am now trying to clear space. Unfortunately I do not drink and, as I am in my 70s, I do not think that it is worth my while keeping some bottles of Port/Dessert Wine that have been given in the past. These bottles are currently stored in my 'drinks' cabinet in a room that is not heated. I have the following to sell:

Taylors 1996 Vintage Port (still in its plastic display 'box')
Malaga Special Reserve Dessert Wine
Sandeman Founders Reserve
Warre's Warrior Special Reserve Port - 1/2 bottle (Still in its wooden display 'box')

Unfortunately only the first bottle lists a year but I know that these have probably all been in my possession for over 12 years as that is when my husband left and he was the one who obtained these items. I am located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire and - ideally - would like one person to purchase all 4 bottles

Thank you for coming here with your bottles. I can comment on the Port, and none of them are worth much. The Taylor’s 1996 LBV (which isn’t the same as ‘Vintage’) might be ≈£20 to somebody. Warre's Warrior and Sandeman Founders Reserve are their basic Red Ports: basic decent drinking, but of no collectability. Maybe a tenner each. If well kept then they should definitely be better than cooking Port; but if not, they might improve a stew. (And the Sandeman was imported into the USA: it has travelled.)

Please allow me to suggest a plan that is much simpler: if you have a friend who would drink these, give them away.

Sorry to be the bearer of unwelcome tidings.

Terry, I think Julian has given some sound advice.

The bottles you have are pleasant enough, but are not really worth anything. If you have friends or relations who enjoy wine, they would probably enjoy these.

If not, ask a local auction house if they’d sell them as a single lot for you. You might be able to get £10-20 after the auctioneer’s commission.

The first Warrior is a 375 ml bottle so not even worth a tenner.

Hi Terry,

I agree with the other three posters. Unfortunately, your bottles are not collectable and not worth much money. As mentioned, if you know of someone to give them to would be my recommendation.

Glenn E. wrote: ↑03:26 Mon 02 Feb 2026The first Warrior is a 375 ml bottle so not even worth a tenner.

I missed its size, and agree with Glenn.