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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
Just drank a delicious bottle of Pelleverga fro...
Just drank a delicious bottle of Pelleverga from Verduno, Italy. Any thoughts?
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
07-30-2007 - I have not had the opportunity to ...
07-30-2007 - I have not had the opportunity to try Pelleverga.
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
what wine do you serve with split pea soup
what wine do you serve with split pea soup
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
05-04-2007 - Ginny - Because of the smokiness o...
05-04-2007 - Ginny - Because of the smokiness of the ham (and sometimes bacon if it is included), my first thought is to serve a nice dry Rose, like the 2005 Protocolo Rose from Spain ($7.49 a bottle!) If you would like to serve a red, try a fruit-forward Syrah or Shiraz. A good value Shiraz is the 2005 Milton Park Shiraz ($9.99). If this is the first course of the meal, I would stick with a Rose. Let me know how it works out.
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
I'm simply trying to assertain, what the curren...
I'm simply trying to assertain, what the current market value is for my 1988 Cuvee Dom Perignon Rose, and what do you think a fair asking price would be in the event I decided to sell it. Also, do...
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
9-19-2007 - Chris, 1988 was an excellent vintag...
9-19-2007 - Chris, 1988 was an excellent vintage for champagne, and for a rare wine like Dom Perignon Rose, the value can be very high. But, I must caution you that the key element in determining the value of your wine is the past history of its "life". Where has it been stored all of these years, and has it been stored properly? If you are the original owner, then you have a better chance of getting top dollar if the wine has been properly stored. That value could reach as high as $400-$500. But, most collectors are very cautious of buying wine without knowing the buyer personally or the company's reputation as a seller. As for finding a buyer, I would look to the internet. But, be aware of Tennessee state law before proceeding to make sure that you are not breaking one of the many crazy alcoholic beverage laws that are on the books.
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
I have been a sales representitive for a large ...
I have been a sales representitive for a large wine distributor in Naples, Fl for the past 17 years. My wife and I plan to move to the Knoxville area and I am looking for employment. Would you have...
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
06-19-2007 - Robert, I think that you are going...
06-19-2007 - Robert, I think that you are going to love Knoxville. Here is a list of the six local distributors in the Knoxville area. Tennessee state law requires that all Knoxville package stores and restaurants buy from these six distributors only. All are locally owned. B&T Distributing: 865-602-2233 Beverage Control, Inc. - 865-577-5543 D&V Distributing: 865-584-0181 Dinwiddie Distributing: 865-694-0079 Knoxville Beverage: 865-637-9411 Triple "C" Distributing: 865-690-6252
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
where to purchace country club malt liquor in k...
where to purchace country club malt liquor in knoxville aera?
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
07-09-2007 - John, We are not able to sell that...
07-09-2007 - John, We are not able to sell that product in area liquor stores. You might try contacting the local beer distributors to see where the product is sold.
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
I have a bottle of Dom Perignon, dated 1989. Is...
I have a bottle of Dom Perignon, dated 1989. Is it too old to drink? I, obviously, know nothing about alcohol, but this was a gift and we just never used it. Is it still good? Thanks, Sandy
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
10-01-2007 - Sandy - Dom Perignon is the flagsh...
10-01-2007 - Sandy - Dom Perignon is the flagship cuvee for Moet & Chandon, and it can be cellared for several years. If it has been stored properly, then you are in for a treat! If it has been exposed to heat or direct sunlight for a long period of time, then you might have issues. But, give it a try. I believe you will enjoy it very much. Get an ice bucket and put the bottle in and pour in a mixture of ice and cold water. Let the bottle bathe until it is quite cold. Now, you are ready!
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
I have a bottle of 1998 Dom Perignon. I put it ...
I have a bottle of 1998 Dom Perignon. I put it in the regular fridge about 4 weeks ago (thinking we would have it that night, but didn't.) How long is too long to refrigerate the bottle before you...
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
06-21-2007 - Tammy, no worries. If it had been ...
06-21-2007 - Tammy, no worries. If it had been in the frig for 40 weeks, you might have a problem. But, four weeks is not long enough to create serious issues. If you want to save it for a special occasion down the line, then take it out and keep it on its side in a cool, dark place. If you want to enjoy it soon, leave it in the frig. It's a great bottle of champagne!
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
Hi Thad, I want to serve some Sangria at a smal...
Hi Thad, I want to serve some Sangria at a small gathering, could you recommend a nice wine to use and possibly your favorite sangria recipe if you have one? Thanks, Dave
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
06-28-2007 - Dave-I assume you are making the m...
06-28-2007 - Dave-I assume you are making the more popular "red" Sangria so I would recommend a light & fruity red wine such as a Spanish Grenacha. An alternative to Grenacha if it is not available would be a spicy pinot noir or a lighter syrah. It is not important to spend much money on this bottle of wine because you are going to add more flavors to it. As for a favorite sangria recipe the basic ingredients consist of a slash of brandy, a splash of orange liquor, lime juice, and cut up fruit (such as lemons, limes, oranges, apples, grapes). I would mix these in a chilled pitcher and pour over ice. You will need to experiment with different mixing ratios to find what pleases you (more lime juice for a tart flavor, more orange liquor for a sweet flavor, etc.). Good luck & have fun! Sangria is a wonderful summer drink!
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
I was wondering where I could find Mead in this...
I was wondering where I could find Mead in this area and about how much would it cost?
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
10-02-2007 - Katie - we carry an English Mead f...
10-02-2007 - Katie - we carry an English Mead from Lurgashall Winery. It comes in a .375ml bottle (half-bottle) and retails for $9.99.
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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM
Hi Thad, I've held on to a bottle of Cuvee Dom ...
Hi Thad, I've held on to a bottle of Cuvee Dom Perignon 1982 since that year. It has never been in cellar but it has been in a cool, dark place laying on it's side and being turned all of these...
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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM
10-02-2007 - Sylvia - yes, it's worth something...
10-02-2007 - Sylvia - yes, it's worth something. The fact that you have kept it in a cool, dark place is great. It should be just fine. The value is anywhere from $250 - $400. It should be drinking great. If it was me, I'd be looking for a reason to open it!
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