Question about Wine

BetteDavisEyes · #1 12-17-2006, 06:46 PM

White wine is good too actually. Perhaps I could give them a good bottle of each. One red & one white.

ms_gwyn · #2 12-17-2006, 07:14 PM

I just came from visiting Italy over thanksgiving and everyone really like a Barolo that was served (I don't like wine, so I am not an expert) but from everything that I've read about this particular Barolo it is very good: Costi Di Bussia, 2001, I just bought 2 bottles for my mom $52 each.

They might enjoy it.

To try to find it in your area or online you can try Wine Searcher, I bought the Barolo from: Terranova Fine Wines, they seem reasonable.

You also may want to contact some local wine shops and see if they can offer some recommendations.

_Lisa_ · #3 12-18-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ms_gwyn

You also may want to contact some local wine shops and see if they can offer some recommendations.

I second this idea! Some local wineries that offer something unique could be the way to go! There is a local winery near my house that sells a nice dry apple-infused white wine, and its just a really unique flavor. Its worth a shot!

As for something you can pick up at the liquor store, I'm a HUGE fan of the Bonny Doon Reisling, and its not expensive at all.

My parents just brought me a wine I'm not familiar with, Travicello, we had a glass of it earlier & its also really good.

tunatartare · #4 12-18-2006, 10:08 AM

Sherry-Lehmann is considered to be the wine Mecca in the NYC area and beyond. You could call or email them for suggestions because they pretty much carry everything under the sun.

Cardinal026 · #5 12-18-2006, 02:10 PM

If you're worried about the actual wine, what about nice "accessories"? Like a vacuum sealer top to keep an opened bottle fresh, a nice set of glasses, etc. That way you're catering to their love of wine, without worrying about what they'll enjoy most.

Tom Earp · #6 12-18-2006, 05:48 PM

Good wine does not have to be expensive or a big name of sorts.

There are many really great wines out there that are not gong to either break you or make an impression to some people.

A good wine is a good wine no matter what.

A bad wine that is dry is not sour. A wine that has gone bad is viniger.

valkyrie · #7 12-18-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Good wine does not have to be expensive or a big name of sorts.

There are many really great wines out there that are not gong to either break you or make an impression to some people.

A good wine is a good wine no matter what.

A bad wine that is dry is not sour. A wine that has gone bad is viniger.

I am sure this is of great help to the original poster!