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Anonymous
11/10/2009
what would you suggest as a host/hostess gift i...
what would you suggest as a host/hostess gift in a wine for a christmas party? I belive she likes red wine. something nice but not too expensive since i am on a budget.
thanks so much,
randy...
Expert Answer:
Thad
11/10/2009
Randy, Stop by the store and we can show you se...
Randy,
Stop by the store and we can show you several options for hostess gits that start around $6-$7 a bottle.
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Anonymous
10/24/2009
We bought some boxed wine that an employee told...
We bought some boxed wine that an employee told us would last over a month. Beginning of week three, it is so strong and tasted terrible. What gives? Did we do something wrong?
Expert Answer:
Thad
10/24/2009
Typically box wines will last three to four wee...
Typically box wines will last three to four weeks when opened because of the air-tight bag. But, it may not always. If it had been exposed to heat, that can cause it to age much faster.
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Anonymous
10/5/2009
Hi Thad!, My name is Camille Copeland, I am t...
Hi Thad!,
My name is Camille Copeland, I am the wine buyer at Rollers Wine & Spirits in Hilton Head, SC. Thanks so much for the lovely compliment. If I can be of any assistance, please don"t...
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Thad
10/5/2009
Thanks Camille. I'll see you next summer, if no...
Thanks Camille. I'll see you next summer, if not sooner I hope!
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Anonymous
10/4/2009
What do you recommend as a good sweet red wine?...
What do you recommend as a good sweet red wine?
I have found several sweet white wines but like reds as well. Thanks.
Expert Answer:
Thad
10/4/2009
Mike, Unfortunately there are not as many sweet...
Mike,
Unfortunately there are not as many sweet reds on the market as whites, but have you tried a nice ruby Port from Portugal? Or maybe something like a Riunite Lambrusco.Also there are some very nice Late Harvest Zinfandels on the market.
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Anonymous
10/1/2009
To enjoy a really fine scotch what brand of bot...
To enjoy a really fine scotch what brand of bottled water is best to add and in what amounts to bring out the full flavor of the scotch ?
Expert Answer:
Thad
10/1/2009
Big Daddy, I don't have a favorite bottled wate...
Big Daddy, I don't have a favorite bottled water to add to fine scotch. For me, either a drop or two is enough to bring out the aromas. Also, one cube of ice will work.
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Anonymous
9/28/2009
My husband and I went to Italy on our honeymoon...
My husband and I went to Italy on our honeymoon--and really loved how reliably good and cheap their table wine was at the restaurants there. Is there anything equivalent to that available here?
Expert Answer:
Thad
9/28/2009
Everytime I have traveled to Italy and had thei...
Everytime I have traveled to Italy and had their table wines, it is amazing how good and inexpensive they are. And it's hard to replicate them here in the U.S. But, come in and try Colosi Red from Sicily or the Monte Antico from Tuscany.
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Anonymous
9/9/2009
Hey Thad, I have been buying "cooking" sherry ...
Hey Thad,
I have been buying "cooking" sherry in the grocery and recently decided, for economic and quality reasons, to buy sherry in a liquor store. However, I was really confused when looking...
Expert Answer:
Thad
9/9/2009
Must people will use a dry sherry for cooking, ...
Must people will use a dry sherry for cooking, or sometimes a golden sheery (which is slightly sweeter.) E&J Gallo and Taylor's both have inexpensive dry sheery that should do the trick.
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Anonymous
9/6/2009
Is it acceptable to drink dessert mine with a m...
Is it acceptable to drink dessert mine with a meal if you just prefer sweet wine?
Expert Answer:
Thad
9/6/2009
Go for it. Drink what you like when you like!
Go for it. Drink what you like when you like!
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Anonymous
8/28/2009
Can you recommend a good port that doesn't brea...
Can you recommend a good port that doesn't break the bank?
Expert Answer:
Thad
8/28/2009
For under $20 ports, I think the best Tanwy Por...
For under $20 ports, I think the best Tanwy Ports come from Australia with producers like Whisker's Blake and Jonsey. For traditional Ruby Ports, Cockburn's Reserve, Sandeman and Taylor's Finest Character offer the best values.
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Anonymous
8/14/2009
Suppose a wine "novice" wanted to stock a very ...
Suppose a wine "novice" wanted to stock a very modest wine collection and only had roughly $100 to spend. For a general purpose collection, which wines would you recommend he purchases?
Expert Answer:
Thad
8/14/2009
I would try to mix a case of wine - 12 bottles....
I would try to mix a case of wine - 12 bottles. I would do maybe six reds, five whites and one dry rose. I would also try to buy from different countries. So for the reds, Spain, Italy, France, Australia and the U.S. The whites from New Zealand, France, Spain, Oregon and California. The Rose from France. Come in the store and I can pick you out the case.
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