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Thad Cox, Jr.

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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

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

Thad, I currently reside in California, Sonoma ...

Thad, I currently reside in California, Sonoma County "wine Country" moving to Knoxville in the very near future. Thought I might miss easy access to California local wines, Glad to see you have...

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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM

05-08-2007 - Donn - Thanks for the suggestion! ...

05-08-2007 - Donn - Thanks for the suggestion! We are always looking for fun and exciting places to send our customers. I have been to Sonoma several times, but have not stopped there. I will do so on my next trip. Thanks for the e-mail and once you're settled in your new place in Knoxville, please stop by the store.

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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM

Thad, I've been a fan of Ashes selection for ye...

Thad, I've been a fan of Ashes selection for years and am a member of the club there. I'm looking for something special for my mom on mothers day and hoped to find some eroica and trimbach so she...

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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM

05-07-2007 - Daniel - thanks for the e-mail. We...

05-07-2007 - Daniel - thanks for the e-mail. We carry the Chateau St. Michelle Eroica and we currently have the Trimbach Gewurztraminer in stock. Stop by the store this week and we can get you which ever wine you would like. And, thanks for all of your support over the years!

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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM

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 find,in my grandpa seller, a 1975 gamay rose'...

I find,in my grandpa seller, a 1975 gamay rose' made and battled by Paul Masson vineyard Saratoga California. I would like to know if this vine is (not good)(good)or very good?. Thank you Leo m.

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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM

08-24-2007 - Leo, she's done.

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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM

I HAVE A 1979 PERRIER JOUET RESERVE CHAMPAGNE G...

I HAVE A 1979 PERRIER JOUET RESERVE CHAMPAGNE GIFT SET WITH 4 FLUTED HAND PAINTED GLASSES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF IT. THANKS, DEE

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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM

08-24-2007 - I would say roughly $150 - $200, I...

08-24-2007 - I would say roughly $150 - $200, IF the wine has been stored properly. If not, then you have issues like heat exposure and dried-out corks. THe bubbles could be gone. BUt, if properly cellared, then we're talking that $150 - $200 range.

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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM

Thad I have a gift box of perrier jouet champag...

Thad I have a gift box of perrier jouet champagne 1979 it also has in the box 4 hand painted wine glasses also the bottle of champagne is also hand painted, i have had this for many years I was...

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Thad
10/18/07 4:00 AM

05-29-2007 - Dennis, Perrier Jouet is famous fo...

05-29-2007 - Dennis, Perrier Jouet is famous for the hand painted bottle and glasses. They make a great gift for a wedding, holidays or other special occasions. The biggest question I must ask you is how has the champagne been stored? If stored in a "cellar-like" enviroment (meaning a cool, dark place with temperatures around a constant 60 degrees or so), then yes, I would say that the champagne would be very nice. But, if stored at room temperature, the life cycle speeds up considerably. So, if stored properly, then there could be some extra value to the gift set. If not stored properly, probably not. But, if you keep it, give it a try soon. It may turn out to spectactular!

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Anonymous
10/18/07 4:00 AM