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JennRenee Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:30 PM+
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Wine

As a house warming gift I bought my friend wine glasses and wine charms, and I'd like to get her a bottle of wine to go with them. She loves Merlot, but I'm not much of a red wine drinker so I don't have much expertise on the subject. Can anyone recommend a really good Merlot?
Thanks!
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Becky Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:54 PM+
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Re: Wine

My favorite reasonably priced merlot - Columbia Crest

My favorite, more expensive, I-just-passed-the-bar-exam merlot - Markham

My favorite wine bar merlot - Bamarito ( I think that is what it is called. I have been calling it Vinny Barbarino for so long, that I am not sure anymore )
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LisaT Posted: Dec 08, 2002 01:00 PM+
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Re: Wine

here's a pricey one but its great:

Sterling Vineyards 1998 Reserve Merlot (list price $70 but we just got a case for $10/bottle!!)

a much less expensive option - Ravenswood Merlot Napa Valley 1998

its at BevMo.com for $18.99.

You could also go with the Ravenswood Vinters Blend Merlot, which is under $10 and also a nice wine.
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jennbaby Posted: Dec 08, 2002 01:26 PM+
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Re: Wine

tomorrow when I go to work, I'll look in my computer and get you a bunch of names of different merlot's and prices.
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JennRenee Posted: Dec 08, 2002 02:28 PM+
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Re: Wine

Thanks ladies!
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Teri Posted: Dec 08, 2002 03:13 PM+
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Re: Wine

My favorite is Kendall Jackson - for both merlot and chardonnay. They're not too pricey either
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Suzanne Posted: Dec 08, 2002 03:16 PM+
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Re: Wine

I will second the Kendall Jackson
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Jenny5150 Posted: Dec 08, 2002 05:57 PM+
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Re: Wine

I haven't tried Sterling Vineyard's merlot, but I love their chardonnay! Good stuff!!!!
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jennbaby Posted: Dec 09, 2002 09:21 AM+
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Re: Wine

Kendall Jackson -$15 a bottle
Lindemann's-$10 a bottle
Penfold-$9 a bottle
Sutter Home-$8 a bottle
Rosemount-$13 a bottle
Beringer-$15 a bottle

(Prices are approx. & 750ml bottles (regular size)
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JennRenee Posted: Dec 09, 2002 05:47 PM+
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Re: Wine

Thanks Jenn ~ do you know anything about Talis wine??
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DaniRN Posted: Dec 09, 2002 06:36 PM+
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Re: Wine

Kendall Jackson makes a great Merlot, definately one of my favorites and reasonably priced.
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JennRenee Posted: Dec 09, 2002 06:38 PM+
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Re: Wine

Looks like Kendall Jackson is coming up the big winner!

Thank you all so much for your input!
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WishCandy Posted: Dec 09, 2002 09:40 PM+
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Re: Wine

What's a good red wine to get that's sweet, but not overly sweet (does that make sense?)?
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AlisonMT Posted: Dec 10, 2002 02:07 PM+
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Re: Wine

Try Bogle. It's a California wine...very reasonably priced, but delicious. I think Wine Spectator gives it about an 89 rating.
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AlisonMT Posted: Dec 10, 2002 02:10 PM+
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Re: 'sweet but not too sweet' red wines

Are you looking for a dessert wine or something to go with food? One of my all-time favorites is a Pinot Noir. It's not heavy like a Cab or Merlot, it's got lots of fruit flavor, and it goes with all sorts of food! Zinfandel is also a fun wine...more 'spicy' than sweet, with tastes more along the lines of blackberries, but still not heavy. Or if you want a really light wine that runs more to sweeter tastes, try Beaujolais. The Beaujolais Nouveau just came out at the end of November, and it's pretty good this year (and cheap, too). Hope this was helpful!
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susans Posted: Dec 11, 2002 01:01 AM+
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Re: 'sweet but not too sweet' red wines

Rabbit Ridge.
It's hard to find on Long Island, but it's only about $17 a bottle, just the right amount of sweet 'but not too sweet'
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AlisonMT Posted: Dec 11, 2002 09:56 AM+
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Re: 'sweet but not too sweet' red wines

Hey Susan...great suggestion! I love the Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel. Hope all's well. -Alison
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LisaT Posted: Dec 11, 2002 12:30 PM+
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Re: 'sweet but not too sweet' red wines

oh, I agree. Bogle Petite SYrah is great!!
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WishCandy Posted: Dec 12, 2002 11:01 PM+
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Re: 'sweet but not too sweet' red wines

Thanks guys - me being the lush I'm gonna go out and try all of them. tee-hee
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