I love to teach customers and friends about wine. It is my goal to teach in terms that are understandable and not pretentious in any way. I am a t-shirt and jeans type of guy and this world of wine can be very intimidating to normal folks. That's why I feel that people just stick to things that they are familiar, or with what their parents drank. I am always here to guide customers in the direction of their palate. The wine world is huge and should be explored past the Mogen Davids or White Zins of the world. I have done this for a long time and have a great record of matching people to a certain wines. It is a progression from sweeter to dryer in baby steps. If you would like to learn about wine in normal everyday terms we have a wine tasting every month at a different location and we sit around and talk about everything including which wines we love and some we don't. If you would like to join us feel free to drop me a line. You can follow me on Twitter at tmaxxx90, or facebook at Tim Miles.
Until next time, Drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits 225 N. Rutherford Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN "Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
A day in the life of a wine seller... In a tough economy...
As a wine seller in a tough economy I am really trying to keep a positive attitude. This may be called therapy for me so here we go. How much longer do I have to endure this price not quality driven society that we live in today. I constantly try to teach and show the differences in products and quality, but it seems that my words and experience fall upon deaf ears when the difference is a mear dollar or two. I feel that I am constantly saying the same words over and over again in my head. (what have I done wrong, do I really know what I'm talking about) I really do know my craft. I have been selling wine and liquor for almost 10 years now, so I must have done something rite. So enough negativity lets be positive and with persistence and hope we will survive this time of crisis. Until next time, drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Friday, February 12, 2010
Valentines Day- A day for wine and Love.
Valentines Day- A day for wine and love.
I have a few wine suggestions for this wonderful day. (or for any other time of the year)
As a husband I always like to make sure my lady is happy. I have a sure wine choice for most women. Late Harvest Riesling, Riesling is a sweeter white that is sure to satisfy most ladies (or men).
If your date is a more seasoned wine drinker I have a few seductive selections for a big Valentines Day.
Chocolate Box Shiraz-$18.99ea. This is a big bold Barossa Valley Shiraz from Australia. It has hints of coffee, chocolate, blackberries and spice, with a bold finish. This is a great one for grilled meat and dark chocolate.
Layer Cake Shiraz-$17.99ea. Again this is a 100% Australian Shiraz brimming with Raspberry fruit and a long layered finish. It's a great choice with dark chocolate or fondue.
Menage A Trois Red- $12.99ea. If you are feeling a little daring, spring this little jewel on your loved one. It may be your lucky day. This is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Zinfandel. This wine is fruit forward with fresh ripe jammy fruit and silky soft on the finish. It is an easy drinker. I love this little wine, it is sure to peak whatever you desire.
I hope these suggestions will make your Valentines Day a special day.
Thank you for your business.
Until next time, drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
I have a few wine suggestions for this wonderful day. (or for any other time of the year)
As a husband I always like to make sure my lady is happy. I have a sure wine choice for most women. Late Harvest Riesling, Riesling is a sweeter white that is sure to satisfy most ladies (or men).
If your date is a more seasoned wine drinker I have a few seductive selections for a big Valentines Day.
Chocolate Box Shiraz-$18.99ea. This is a big bold Barossa Valley Shiraz from Australia. It has hints of coffee, chocolate, blackberries and spice, with a bold finish. This is a great one for grilled meat and dark chocolate.
Layer Cake Shiraz-$17.99ea. Again this is a 100% Australian Shiraz brimming with Raspberry fruit and a long layered finish. It's a great choice with dark chocolate or fondue.
Menage A Trois Red- $12.99ea. If you are feeling a little daring, spring this little jewel on your loved one. It may be your lucky day. This is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Zinfandel. This wine is fruit forward with fresh ripe jammy fruit and silky soft on the finish. It is an easy drinker. I love this little wine, it is sure to peak whatever you desire.
I hope these suggestions will make your Valentines Day a special day.
Thank you for your business.
Until next time, drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Friday, February 5, 2010
A small business mans prospective on wine in grocery stores
A small business mans take on wine in grocery stores.
Our wonderful state of Tennessee is broke and our legislature is looking for a quick fix to our economic woes. (Of course over spending is never an issue) The state Senator from my city Murfreesboro, TN Senator Bill Ketron-R has gone to great lengths to push several bills under the false pretense that selling wine in grocery and convenience stores will solve part of our states growing economic problems. They claim that the tax revenue will flow from the heavens due to increased sales of wine and the tax revenue generated.
As you may know I am a small retailer of wine and liquor located in Murfreesboro, Tn. We are a small city of around sixty thousand residents and home to a mid level state college. I have owned my own small business for nine years and have serviced many customers for all of their wine and spirits needs.
It is my opinion that everyone of legal age that has wanted a bottle of wine has been able to buy one in our state, thus wine in grocery and convenience stores will not increase the amount of drinkers of alchohol. I have seen this theory proven time and time again. Every time a new wine store opens all it accomplishes is to divide the exsiting customer base, I am living proof of this theory as more stores have opened in the same general area of my store over the past several years. (Our esteemed city council supports unlimited wine and liquor store growth within Murfressboro city. This is another sore subject for a later time)
Of course Senator Ketron has had overwhelming support from the well financed grocers association because they are hungry for another untapped profit center. The grocery chains could care less wether they are selling diapers or wine as long as the bottom line and profits are supported.
We as wine retailers are few of the last truly small independent businesses allowed. We support lots of families and charities in local communities throughout Tennessee, most of our money is spent throughout our communities and not sent to a huge out of state corporate office to be spent where the major stockholders see fit. We really do care about the products we sell and we strive to give the highest level of customer service and ethics to our community.
If this issue happens to come to a referendum I urge you to please VOTE NO for wine in grocery and convenience stores. It may appear good for the initial tax revenue but it is bad when small businesses are driven out because half of their sales are taken away by major chain stores.
Thank you for your time.
If you like what we do please tell your friends.
Until next time, drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
www.chillwineandliquor.blogspot.com
Our wonderful state of Tennessee is broke and our legislature is looking for a quick fix to our economic woes. (Of course over spending is never an issue) The state Senator from my city Murfreesboro, TN Senator Bill Ketron-R has gone to great lengths to push several bills under the false pretense that selling wine in grocery and convenience stores will solve part of our states growing economic problems. They claim that the tax revenue will flow from the heavens due to increased sales of wine and the tax revenue generated.
As you may know I am a small retailer of wine and liquor located in Murfreesboro, Tn. We are a small city of around sixty thousand residents and home to a mid level state college. I have owned my own small business for nine years and have serviced many customers for all of their wine and spirits needs.
It is my opinion that everyone of legal age that has wanted a bottle of wine has been able to buy one in our state, thus wine in grocery and convenience stores will not increase the amount of drinkers of alchohol. I have seen this theory proven time and time again. Every time a new wine store opens all it accomplishes is to divide the exsiting customer base, I am living proof of this theory as more stores have opened in the same general area of my store over the past several years. (Our esteemed city council supports unlimited wine and liquor store growth within Murfressboro city. This is another sore subject for a later time)
Of course Senator Ketron has had overwhelming support from the well financed grocers association because they are hungry for another untapped profit center. The grocery chains could care less wether they are selling diapers or wine as long as the bottom line and profits are supported.
We as wine retailers are few of the last truly small independent businesses allowed. We support lots of families and charities in local communities throughout Tennessee, most of our money is spent throughout our communities and not sent to a huge out of state corporate office to be spent where the major stockholders see fit. We really do care about the products we sell and we strive to give the highest level of customer service and ethics to our community.
If this issue happens to come to a referendum I urge you to please VOTE NO for wine in grocery and convenience stores. It may appear good for the initial tax revenue but it is bad when small businesses are driven out because half of their sales are taken away by major chain stores.
Thank you for your time.
If you like what we do please tell your friends.
Until next time, drink more wine.
Tim Miles - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
www.chillwineandliquor.blogspot.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
What is Icewine?
What Is Icewine?
Icewine is a very delectable experience. I love these wonderful little succulently sweet dessert jewels.
Icewine is a true dessert wine that is actually harvested during the dead of winter, after the grapes have frozen on the vine. The vitner waits until the night time temperature reaches -10 degrees before the grapes are fully frozen, at that time the pickers go into the frozen fields and begin to harvest the grapes. The frozen grapes are transported and the juice is squeezed in open warehouses to keep the grapes frozen. This process produces very small amounts of very sweet intense juice because most of the water in the grapes stays frozen. This process makes some of the worlds finest dessert wines.
The wine makers make these wines from several different grape varieties some red, but most are white grapes. The most famous brands come from Niagra, Canada and can be widely purchased at nicer retail stores and higher end restaruants. These wines can be somewhat expensive because it takes so many acres of grapes to produce a little of the juice, so don’t be shocked when you look at the price. Believe me these wines are worth every penny. They are truly a wonderful experience.
Until Next Time, Drink More Wine.
Tim Miles - Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Icewine is a very delectable experience. I love these wonderful little succulently sweet dessert jewels.
Icewine is a true dessert wine that is actually harvested during the dead of winter, after the grapes have frozen on the vine. The vitner waits until the night time temperature reaches -10 degrees before the grapes are fully frozen, at that time the pickers go into the frozen fields and begin to harvest the grapes. The frozen grapes are transported and the juice is squeezed in open warehouses to keep the grapes frozen. This process produces very small amounts of very sweet intense juice because most of the water in the grapes stays frozen. This process makes some of the worlds finest dessert wines.
The wine makers make these wines from several different grape varieties some red, but most are white grapes. The most famous brands come from Niagra, Canada and can be widely purchased at nicer retail stores and higher end restaruants. These wines can be somewhat expensive because it takes so many acres of grapes to produce a little of the juice, so don’t be shocked when you look at the price. Believe me these wines are worth every penny. They are truly a wonderful experience.
Until Next Time, Drink More Wine.
Tim Miles - Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
How to store your wine.
How to store your wine:
Most wine sold in stores is sold to drink now. Not all wine gets better with age. This is a myth that most people believe to be truth.
If you so desire you can store your wine for several years with no loss of quality if you follow a few rules:
Keep it cool.
Store your wine out of direct sunlight.
Heat is bad for your wine.
If your wine has a cork, store your wine on its side to keep the cork moist.
If it’s white wine drink it within two years.
If it’s red wine drink it within four years.
When you open your wine if it’s red I recommend drinking the entire bottle within two days. After two days the quality really starts to diminish. If it is white keep it cold and two days max for the best quality.
These are good rules to ensure that the quality of your wine is as the wine maker intended.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine”
Most wine sold in stores is sold to drink now. Not all wine gets better with age. This is a myth that most people believe to be truth.
If you so desire you can store your wine for several years with no loss of quality if you follow a few rules:
Keep it cool.
Store your wine out of direct sunlight.
Heat is bad for your wine.
If your wine has a cork, store your wine on its side to keep the cork moist.
If it’s white wine drink it within two years.
If it’s red wine drink it within four years.
When you open your wine if it’s red I recommend drinking the entire bottle within two days. After two days the quality really starts to diminish. If it is white keep it cold and two days max for the best quality.
These are good rules to ensure that the quality of your wine is as the wine maker intended.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine”
Old vine wine...
Old Vine Wine - Knarley Wine - What does it mean?
As you shop for wine, sometime you will see the words Old Vine or Knarley Vine Wine on the label. What does this mean to you?
Actually, this is a marketing term that has no bering on the quality, depth or style of the wine being produced. There is no legislation or laws that require a vineyard to actually have an old vine in their vineyard before they can advertise old vine wine.
The original meaning of old vine was supposed to mean that the vineyard was harvesting grapes from vines that were a minimum of fifty years old. These old and knarly vines actually produce very rich and intense smaller grapes. These grapes will make great quality dense wine that is sought after by many people that are in the know about wine. Unfortunatly it is almost impossible to tell which manufacturers are actually harvesting grapes from old vines without researching the vineyard history. So don't fall for the line of Old Vine of Knarley Wine, when purchasing wine.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
As you shop for wine, sometime you will see the words Old Vine or Knarley Vine Wine on the label. What does this mean to you?
Actually, this is a marketing term that has no bering on the quality, depth or style of the wine being produced. There is no legislation or laws that require a vineyard to actually have an old vine in their vineyard before they can advertise old vine wine.
The original meaning of old vine was supposed to mean that the vineyard was harvesting grapes from vines that were a minimum of fifty years old. These old and knarly vines actually produce very rich and intense smaller grapes. These grapes will make great quality dense wine that is sought after by many people that are in the know about wine. Unfortunatly it is almost impossible to tell which manufacturers are actually harvesting grapes from old vines without researching the vineyard history. So don't fall for the line of Old Vine of Knarley Wine, when purchasing wine.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
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