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Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

groovypeg Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:30 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:30 PM

Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

I am throwing a party for the girls in my bridal party, so they can meet and get to know each other, as well my mom, and fh's 2 moms. I am having appetizer stuff like hummus, dips, tapenades, quiches, salads etc. What type of wine would be good to complement all of that?

Rainmama Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:50 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

I would suggest serving chardonnay with the types of food you're having. Or even a pinot grigio/chardonnay blend. Luna di luna makes one that is fabulous - a big hit with ladies!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:59 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 07:59 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

Yellow tail chardonnay

Pindar Winter White

Pindar Sweet Scarlet

NYCMeghan Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:11 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:11 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

I'd go for a chardonnay and a merlot - basics that blend well. In terms of chardonnay I tend to find the yellow tail a little too young - needs to age a bit longer. I'd go with a Louis Latour, or even though the name is awful Fat B astard.

For a merlot there are TONS of options that I can think of, the ones that immediately come to mind are Blackstone and Georges DeBoeuf.

lilmrs Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:41 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:41 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

I love Fat B...I always crack up when I am going to a dinner party and I say I am bringing one fat b and one skinny b. (hubby)

RedHead Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 08:50 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

Hmmm I love Long Island wines..
I suggest:
Pindar....Spring Splender
Laurel Lake....Reisling
Palmer Vineyard's..Pinot Blanc
Peligrini Merlot

Dessert Wines
Sweet Scarlet...Pindar
Peach Wine...Osprey Dominion
Moscato d'Asti...Elio Perrone

Good Luck

Rainmama Posted: Mar 04, 2004 09:11 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 09:11 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

ooh! Fat ******* is our FAVORITE!! If you're going with red, I highly recommend it!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:35 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:35 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

How about Pindar Sunflower Chardonnay....I love long island wines too

Jordan Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:43 PM+

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Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:43 PM

Re: Throwing a party- need wine recommendations

Love the oaky flavor of the Pindar Sunflower...Santa Margherita for Pinot Grigiot - both of those would go great with what you're having.

I like Fat B too but I prefer a Cabernet over a Shiraz - like Beringer Knights Valley Cab. Mmmm.