03-21-2007 - Ruben- I have not seen Canterbury in the market in a long while and 1998 was an average vintage in California so I would not hesitate to drink your '98 Merlot as it will not improve with age. If it is red wine you desire then a "Merlot" would be an appropriate "newbie" wine as it is generally soft and fruity. Also I would recommend a Shiraz from Australia especially from the 2005 vintage as the vintage was excellent and there are plenty of affordable wines packed with fruit. As for white wine I would start with a Reisling or Chenin Blanc as they are both relatively mild and fruity. Most of all do not be afraid to explore and listen to what your retailer says is popular. Thad   « less

03-21-2007 - We have been helping brides-to-be for their weddings for years. Give us a call (584-3341) and we can give you some advise over the phone, and if you stop in, we can show you selections for both wine and spirits. If you are going to serve beer, we can help you with quantities but you will have to buy it at a grocery or convenient store. Thad   « less

03-22-2007 - I am not familiar with any wines that contain pomegranate as an ingredient. Now that is not to say there are no pomegranate wines just no wines of this description available in East Tennessee that I know of. There are a handful of liquors that contain pomegranate such as Pama.   « less

03-22-2007 - There are many good "mixing" vodkas. Good mid-range vodkas would be Smirnoff, Gordon's, Svedka, Skyy, and Burnett's. Each of these vodkas are crisp & clean with many different drink possibilities.   « less

03-23-2007 - Verdi Spumante is a malt based beverage that was handled by Dinwiddie Dist. in Knoxville in the early '90's but when the beer side of the distributor was sold to Cherokee Verdi was dropped. I contacted Cherokee and they said Verdi may possibly still be found in Chattanooga, TN.   « less

03-30-2007 - Yes, we do have it in stock.

04-02-2007 - Danna, Pink Truck is apart of the Red Truck and White Truck family, but it has not yet made it to the Knoxville market. I have talked to our local wholesaler and they have it on order. It should be here soon. Give me a call in a couple of weeks and I'll let you know the latest. My number is 584-3341. Rose and Pink wines are one of the fastest growing categories in the wine industry. Three or four years ago, it was hard to find two or three really good, drier-styled roses. Today, there are several in the market. Typically April and May is the time of year that they are released. I look forward to trying Pink Truck!   « less

04-06-2007 - Connie, Perrier Jouet is an excellent French Champagne house, and 1979 was a very good year. The key question is how has the wine been stored all of these years? If cellared properly, it could be worth anywhere from $125 to $200. If not cellar properly, then it's more of a pot luck situation.   « less

04-09-2007 - Marge, my first thought is a wine called Marietta Old Vine Red. It is a non-vintage blend that includes Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and a little bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. About each six months it comes out with a new Lot#, and the current one is Lot #42. It retails around $12 and it provides tons of soft, easy-going fruit. It is versatile with a number of different foods. Another thought would be to try a Beaujolais. Producers include Georges Duboeuf, Joseph Drouhin and Louis Jadot. They are a little bit lighter and are also fruity. Great for Spring and Summer drinking. Stop by the store and our staff will be glad to show you some other options.   « less

04-16-2007 - Refrigeration for the short term should not effect the quality of the wine. But for best results for cellaring a bottle of wine, the best temperature range is usually 55-60 degrees. This allows the wine to slowly age and mature. Refrigerators normally are set around 40 degrees or less, which basically shuts down the aging cycle and can begin to effect the flavor profile. In the future, the best advice is to cellar the wine in a cool, dark place with temperature ranges of 55-60 degrees until your special occasion arrives. Then, take the bottle and chill it properly. This way, if you decide to not use that particular bottle for that special occasion, it will still be ready for the next occasion.   « less