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Thad Cox, Jr.

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Anonymous
4/2/13 4:29 PM

Champagne Age

A family member from Ireland gave me as a wedding gift 15 yrs ago a bottle of PIPER-HEIDSECK. We were saving for a special occasion that involved a business endeavor which never came to fruition -...

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Thad
4/2/13 4:29 PM

Champagne

Sorry but I have been out of the country and just got back. To answer your question, the most important information is how was the bottle stored over the past years. If it has been in a hot basement or near a stove, forget it. But otherwise the best thing to do is open it and see. If you don't hear a "pop" sound as the cork comes out, then it is not good. Otherwise check for color and bubbles. Enjoy!

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Anonymous
3/19/13 1:31 PM

Red wine or Champagne for future celebration

Thad:

I recently became a father, and I want to surprise my son in the future with a bottle of either red wine (Rioja preferably, since he's 1/2 Spanish) or Champagne. What would you recommend...

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Thad
3/19/13 1:31 PM

Celebration

congrats on being a Dad! I have been one now for over 20 years and it has been a blast. For my two sons, I bought a case of Taylor-Fladgate Port 1992 and 1995 Chateau St. Exupery Margaux. As for your two options, vintage Champagne or a top notch Rioja producer will both do well if the cellar you are putting them in are temperature and humidity controlled.

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Anonymous
3/7/13 2:57 AM

Williamette Valley

Hi Thad:
We are planning to attend the UT/Oregon game in September and would like to spend some time in the Williamette Valley before the game. Have you visited that region and can you share any...

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Thad
3/7/13 2:57 AM

Willamette Valley

Wineries that I would visit include Elk Cove, Adelsheim, Bergstrom, Penner-Ash, Archery Summitt are just a few. And, closer to Eugene is King Estate, a must stop!

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Anonymous
2/15/13 8:47 PM

seafood

best white wine to cook seafood with

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Thad
2/15/13 8:47 PM

seafood

Look for something that is unoaked but with body. A Chardonnay or non-herbacious Sauv. Blanc.

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Anonymous
2/15/13 8:43 PM

beef

best red wine to cook beef with

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Thad
2/15/13 8:43 PM

beef

A red wine with medium body that is not heavily oaked. I use an einexpensive merlot or pinot noir depending on the dish.

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Anonymous
2/9/13 8:57 AM

Where the best place to sell ...?

Whete the best place to sale my Dom perignon vintage 1985?

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Thad
2/9/13 8:57 AM

Dom 1985

Go to the internet and look for major retail stores in New York or Washington D.C. You may have a hard time selling without the buyer having an opportunity to examine the bottle first. Good luck!

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Anonymous
1/15/13 7:41 PM

1985 Dom Perignon Champagne

I have an unopened botted of the 1985 Cuvee Dom Perignon Champagne which has been stored in a cool basement . I would like to know what it is worth now?

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Thad
1/15/13 7:41 PM

1985 Dom Perignon Champagne

Dom Perignon is a great champagne and 1985 was a very good vintage. The problem is that after so many years champagne hits a optimal peak of drinkability. For Dom, I beleive that was maybe five or so years ago. If you say it has been stored in a cool, dark place and with the bottle on its side, it could still be worth $100 - $150 a bottle, maybe more. But there is a chance that the champagne has passed its peak.

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Anonymous
11/6/12 1:44 AM