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Found a bottle of Pinot Noir, is it still good?I recently began renovation on my home and found a 1999 Windsor Vineyards Signature Series Pinot Noir on top of a cabinet. It has been on it's side up there collecting dust for at least the last 8 years and I'm wondering if it is worth opening up or is… 
Answered By An Expert On Jul 13, 2009 - View Answer |
aging wineWhat red californian wines do you recommend for aging that will improve in taste and value ( more importantly taste) ? Wine that is good now but even better in 5 to 10 years ...?
Answered By An Expert On Jul 7, 2009 - View Answer |
To drink or HoldI am at the point in my wine education where I struggle to drink or lay down certain wines. Of course I would love to afford a case and try one each year, but hey I am a working sap. Can you advise on CA Pinot, CA Syrah, and ZIN…
Answered By An Expert On Jun 30, 2009 - View Answer |
Merlot, Sangiovese, Gewürztraminer, and Muscat winPlease describe to the best of your ability the difference between Merlot, Sangiovese, Gewürztraminer, and Muscat wines? (For example: What is the difference in PRICE? What is the difference in the origin of the grapes? What is the difference in sweetness/acidity?
Answered By An Expert On Jun 23, 2009 - View Answer |
do you tip the server at wineries?We recently went to a local winery where there was free tastings & tours. I noticed another customer leaving a tip on the counter & I was wondering if this is an accepted procedure & what the customary amount? 
Answered By An Expert On Jun 22, 2009 - View Answer |
KirWhat is Kir, and how would you prepare it? I have heard that the recipe calls for sparking white wine and a liquor. However I don't know what the liquor is. Please clarify. Thanks!
Answered By An Expert On Jun 2, 2009 - View Answer |
SuperTuscan winesThank you for your recent answer to my questions about SuperTuscan wine. May I assume from your answer that a Tuscan wine that is a blend of Sangiovese & Italian varietals would not be considered a SuperTuscan?
Answered By An Expert On May 19, 2009 - View Answer |
Wine aging in MagnumI have some magnums of 2005 Chateauneuf du Papes. If these were normal size bottles, I would think about opening them in 5-7 years. But what effect does the larger bottle size have on wine evolution? Should I wait twice as long to open since the bottle is twice as…
Answered By An Expert On May 12, 2009 - View Answer |
