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Wine Storage After Chilling

Once a bottle has been in the fridge, but not opened, is it OK to store again on shelf out of fridge?

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Tipping On Alcohol

I think you missed the point with your answer to the reader who questioned your article on 'Tipping on Alcohol'. No more "service or labor" is required to serve a $200 bottle than is required to serve a $40 bottle at the same restaurant. I always tip at least 20% on my meal cost; sometimes more when the meal cost is very small, because the service and labor should be recognized. I do not agree that a bottle cost of several hundred dollars justifies a full 20% tip. If the server is extremely helpful and efficient , maybe 20%, but I always offer the server a taste of a fine bottle.

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Refrigerating Wine

Is it better to leave a bottle of white wine in the fridge if it isn't consumed (i.e. at a dinner party), or should it be put back into storage?

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Rose

looking for a rose that is off dry..Not sweet but not dry...any ideas??

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Flavor Profiles Barbera D'asti Vs D'alba

What are the differences in flavor profile between Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba?

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Dom Perignon 1970

I have keep this in the frig for 40 years. I also have the original box it came in. How do I sell this??

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Cleaning The Foil Of An Old Wine Bottle

I have an old bottle of wine vintage 1961which has been stored in a wine fridge. It developed mold on the surface of the bottle which I was able to wipe off. On the foil however I noticed a white substance that appears to resemble a crystalized salt. What might this substance be and how do I clean it off the foil with out damaging the foil?

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Wine Creeping Up Cork

We have 2 cases of wine that I'm finding the wine is creeping up the cork by almost 2/3's of the length of the cork. Is the wine ok or is it spoiled for the choice of a better word. The wine tastes a little off to me

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Champagn-moet Chandon

Can you clarify...One can no longer obtain Moet Chandon White Star...everyone is saying that they just changed the name to Imperial. Is this true if so why?

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Licenses Required For Importing And Selling

Good day everybody, I am trying to start a business of importation of spirits from South America. I have found as much information online as I could about the licensing process and requirements, secured the rights with the producer, who is already registered with the FDA, but now I'm facing a dilemma. I know I need an Importer License from the Federal Government. Do I need one from the State Government too? (my business will be based in Florida) I've read conflicting comments on different websites about that, ranging from yes to no to only needing the Federal import license and a Wholesaler license at the State level. Could you help me clear that one please? Thank you

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