Any wine drinkers?

stephanief Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:33 PM

Any wine drinkers?

I am looking for a good bottle of wine as a gift. I do not drink wine so I have no clue. I think I want to get red. Any suggestions?

TIA

kam29 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:33 PM

Re: Any wine drinkers?

How much are you looking to spend?

nicothy Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:36 PM

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well, dry wine or sweet red.

stephanief Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:39 PM

Re: Any wine drinkers?

Posted by kam29

How much are you looking to spend?

I have no idea how much wine costs. Will 30-40 bucks buy a good bottle?

stephanief Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:40 PM

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Posted by nicothy

well, dry wine or sweet red.

I guess dry, full bodied is better. I have no idea what they drink, I just know they like red wine

jens Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:42 PM

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one of my favorites is a red Poully Fussie from France.
Its about $25.

nicothy Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:43 PM

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merlot is dry when u go to the wine store ask the guy you want a merlot, but there are all different kinds... talk to the guy he'll help u

zpasigna Posted: Oct 11, 2005 04:48 PM

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i like 2003 pinot noir - Laboure roi..

jens Posted: Oct 11, 2005 05:07 PM

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2 more of my favorites
Anything from Cakebread
I particularly like the Blackstone Carbernet.

kam29 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 05:14 PM

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Posted by stephanief

Posted by kam29

How much are you looking to spend?

I have no idea how much wine costs. Will 30-40 bucks buy a good bottle?

In my opinion, sometimes you can get a great bottle for $10.99. But for a gift you should spend more...

How about Cayrnus Vineyards 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon? Or Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2001.

andreascott Posted: Oct 11, 2005 05:19 PM

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I am a huge Santa Margherita fan. Its a little pricey but it is sooo good

Blu-ize Posted: Oct 11, 2005 06:05 PM

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Sequoia Grove Cabernet. If you can get a 1997 that will be a very nice gift. It may be $45. Also, I love Cakebread Cellars. Sterling makes a really great Cabernet get 2002 or 2000. That should be about $30.

I'm a bit of a wino..

ETA: You can get a nice white burgundy also that would go over big! It's a full bodied white that has a lot of taste-great with cheese and anything that would stand up to a red. I love Fume Blanc or a Sancerre. Pick one in a $25 range 2002 or 2003 and it should be great.