I need to send wine to some business associates. One bottle each of red and white. I am looking to spend about $75 - $100 per bottle. I don't know anything about wine. Can anyone who knows about wine make a good recommendation? Thanks!
2006-07-06 10:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by Tiffany M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Please don't equate large dollar amounts into wines that people should like. Example of that would be Ch. Doo Dah at $500 / bottle, the critics loved it so you assume that it has to be good. You open it , taste it, and spit it out because you didn't like it. If you don't like it, it doesn't matter what you spent. Also, if you don't know anything about wine, please don't try to impress, it is better to show thoughtfulness. I used to sell wines wholesale, so I'd say that I've seen and tasted more than most people. Some were very celebrated (that I didn't care for) and others were great wines for the money spent. Depending on availability some very agreeable wines from Fetzer fall into the reliable category. They make wonderful wines from California. For a dry style, try their Sundial Chardonnay. For something to go with spicy food, try their Gewurztriminer (also great with turkey), or their Johannesburg Riesling, it's a nice stand alone wine. Both the Riesling and the the Gewurztraminer have a little sweetness, don't be afraid of that. For red wines, Fetzer has reasonably priced offerings in Cabernet and Merlot. Mirassou has a great Pinot Noir at a very good price point that reminds me of the French Burgundy style. Great with lamb or Cornish Hens. Remember it is the thought that counts. If you want any other suggestions: cullen2m@verizon.net
2006-07-06 11:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cullen M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All depends on where you are, I can tell you specifically of three places in the greater SF Bay Area. There should be several wine merchants (not a supermarket/grocery store/liquor store). listed in your city. Look in the yellow pages under Wine. These folks will be the best, and generally will not steer you wrong. It will help if you know something about the tastes of the person receiving the wine (white vs red) Also visit a couple aka shop around.
Robert Parker is the quintessential source of wine information. He rates wines on a 0 - 100 point system, and I have found that I agree with his rating. (I remember a zinfandel he rated at 92 which was to that time the best wine I had ever drunk. Best thing was I found 2 cases at $175/case. They were the last of the shipment). He publishes a newsletter called "The Wine Advocate" He can be found at: http://www.erobertparker.com/
2006-07-06 17:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best recommendation would be to go to a really good store for wines in your area. Or, you can "contact us" at a site like http://www.winereviewonline.com/home.cfm.
At the store, or at the site online, ask them some questions. At the store is best, because you'll be able to buy what the expert there recommends. Look for gold and double gold veritas winners.
Or, you can just forgo the red/white thing and get them each a bottle of Moet and Chandon's Dom Perignon champagne. =)
2006-07-06 17:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by kimberhands 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only drink red and the best in a South African Gamma wine called Diversity.
2006-07-06 17:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by jo22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a 1934 classic red white wine
2006-07-06 17:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by michylea t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With just $75x3 you can buy more or less 120 liters of our really lovely "Olevano Romano"... a really nice sweet red wine useful for every dishes. Cheers!!!
http://www.lazioatavola.it/curi.htm
2006-07-06 17:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by marilym25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert Biale Vineyards -Black Chicken (RED)
Robert Biale Vineyards-Pollo Bianco(WHITE)
Napa Valley, CA
2006-07-07 02:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pouille Fuse....a lovely white wine!!!!!! (I wouldnt know but my boyfriend is a wine freak...so trust me) : ) Hope it works!
2006-07-06 17:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by dont*shout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marques de riscal rioja gran reserva or cloudy bay sauvignon blanc or any decent barolo or a nice fat muddy chateau neuf du pape
2006-07-07 01:56:04 · answer #9 · answered by mtgooner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
merlot or pinot grenada or somthing like that, my friend loves 'em, not sure on prices tho!
2006-07-06 17:38:12 · answer #10 · answered by aimeeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋