OT: Need Help with a Gift....Any Wine Experts Out there ???

[Betallsports]

I have friend that is a Semi Wine Collector...What's a Nice Bottle of Wine that I can buy him ??

He just had a Wine Cellar Built, and I want to give him a Gift.

I guess it doesn't matter if it's White or Red

 

[jordan17]

try $2 buck chuck!....

 

[RaoulDuke]

Calling Steak Tartar.... Steak Tartar!!!!

 

[RaoulDuke]

Opus One makes some amazing wine...Pretty pricey though. Guess it depends on how good of a friend he is.

http://www.opusonewinery.com/

 

[Betallsports]

Opus One makes some amazing wine...Pretty pricey though. Guess it depends on how good of a friend he is.

http://www.opusonewinery.com/

Like how Pricey ?? Very good friend, But I'm not buying him like a $5,000 bottle of Grapes !!

 

[JudgeWapner]

200-300 for a bottle of Opus1.

 

[JudgeWapner]

It is an execellent wine.

 

[G.MONEY]

There are alot of great wines out there...Cakebread cellars makes some very good wines in the 60-100 bottle range..Silverado is another who makes great Cab's...It all depends on his tastes

 

[Betallsports]

200-300 for a bottle of Opus1.

That's good for Me...Wrap it Up ! <<

 

[1cheater]

I would go with a highly collectable one like


Château Lafite Rothschild

You can get a nice one for 2-300


http://www.bbr.com/producer-250

 

[Geoff101]

Thunderbird....can usually find it next to the 20w-50 in most of your finer gas stations...usually want to get a recent vintage, once it's expired it turns to vinegar.

 

[kermit16]

I have friend that is a Semi Wine Collector...What's a Nice Bottle of Wine that I can buy him ??

He just had a Wine Cellar Built, and I want to give him a Gift.

I guess it doesn't matter if it's White or Red

It doesn't matter if it's Red or White ? It almost is impossible to make a good recommendation without knowing what wine is preferred.
If your friend likes a nice Red wine, get him a 2003 Stag's Leap Fay for about $ 75. or a 2002 Silver Oak for about $ 80. I can rattle off about 20 or 30 more but price and type are most important. My boss buys Harlan and pays over $500. a bottle. I have seen a case being inspected at the Mirage delivery dock where Mirage's cost for the 1982 Chianti was $ 6500 a bottle ! Yes I said their cost was $ 6500 a single bottle. I asked the guy what they sold it for and He said " We usually triple the price but in truth most of the bottles are comped to high rollers. I asked if my Video Poker play might qualify me for a glass or two and He replied.... If you drop a couple Million a weekend, We might just give you a couple of bottles ! My point is you must be more specific as to Red, White, Dry, Bold etc. but more important... Is this a friend, a good friend or a great friend ! :toast::lol:

 

[Hamilbet]

It is an execellent wine.

I'll second that.

And FYI for those who don't know. For what it is... 2 buck chuck from Trader Joes is pretty goddamn good.

 

[Betallsports]

It doesn't matter if it's Red or White ? It almost is impossible to make a good recommendation without knowing what wine is preferred.
If your friend likes a nice Red wine, get him a 2003 Stag's Leap Fay for about $ 75. or a 2002 Silver Oak for about $ 80. I can rattle off about 20 or 30 more but price and type are most important. My boss buys Harlan and pays over $500. a bottle. I have seen a case being inspected at the Mirage delivery dock where Mirage's cost for the 1982 Chianti was $ 6500 a bottle ! Yes I said their cost was $ 6500 a single bottle. I asked the guy what they sold it for and He said " We usually triple the price but in truth most of the bottles are comped to high rollers. I asked if my Video Poker play might qualify me for a glass or two and He replied.... If you drop a couple Million a weekend, We might just give you a couple of bottles ! My point is you must be more specific as to Red, White, Dry, Bold etc. but more important... Is this a friend, a good friend or a great friend ! :toast::lol:

Well, he's a Really Good Friend. So I guess up to $500-$700 a bottle is good.
He has White, Red, etc....so not sure if the Bottle is for his own Drinking, etc...

Just thought I would get something to add to his Collection.

 

[kermit16]

Well, he's a Really Good Friend. So I guess up to $500-$700 a bottle is good.
He has White, Red, etc....so not sure if the Bottle is for his own Drinking, etc...

Just thought I would get something to add to his Collection.

Fine Red wines are far more spendy than Whites. I would recommend a fine bottle of Harlan Estate 2002 Cab if you want to impress your friend. If that doesn't impress ... find another friend ! :lol: