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Good expensive bottles of wine for a gift?
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:15 pm
I started a new career this year, and have had a mentor figure who took me under his wing, taught me a ton, and helped me keep and excel in my job in a heavily competitive and difficult industry. I really couldn't be here where I am today without him, to where I want to get him a few good bottles of great wine. I don't know shite about wine honestly, but I'm sure the good people in the F&D board do. Give me some recommendations over a few good bottles of wine to send him for the holidays, and it would be greatly appreciated.
This post was edited on 12/15/13 at 11:16 pm
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Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:17 pm to OMLandshark
I would opt for an expensive bottle of whiskey and/or scotch. Will last him a hell of a lot longer than a couple bottles of wine.
And he probably won't have to share with his wife.
And he probably won't have to share with his wife.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:21 pm to OMLandshark
Joseph Phelps Insignia Cab
Banknote Cab
The Saldo blend
Henri Bougeois Sencere SB
Banknote Cab
The Saldo blend
Henri Bougeois Sencere SB
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:24 pm to OMLandshark
Did you have a particular price range and number of bottles in mind? I'm sure no matter what the price people could assemble a very nice list for you.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:37 pm to OMLandshark
Opus one
Posted on 12/15/13 at 11:41 pm to someoldhussy
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Did you have a particular price range and number of bottles in mind? I'm sure no matter what the price people could assemble a very nice list for you.
3-4 bottles with a $100-$200 combined range is what I'm looking for.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 12:47 am to OMLandshark
What about a collection from a winery...like Chapallet chardonnay, signature cab, cervantes, pritchard hill.
or maybe a similar gamut of jordan wines or caymus
or maybe a similar gamut of jordan wines or caymus
Posted on 12/16/13 at 5:54 am to Tiger Attorney
Far Niente cab.is my all time favorite. I have two bottles left that I purchased several years ago. At that time they were $110/bottle.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 6:07 am to OMLandshark
Caymus
Posted on 12/16/13 at 6:24 am to OMLandshark
I'm not sure how the wine tastes, but Meeker has a line of wines called 'Handprint' where the winemakers dip their hands in paint and place their handprint on the bottles that they worked on that year (each person has a different color). One of the handprints is purple and gold, and the paint makes for a cool looking bottle.
I got one a couple of years ago, but I haven't opened it yet.
I got one a couple of years ago, but I haven't opened it yet.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 7:17 am to OMLandshark
I am in the same boat as you, and here is a trifecta that was recommended for me. It was VERY well received. Names and pics below.
1. Orin Swift - Saldo
2. Orin Swift - The Prisoner
3. Silver Oak - Alexander Valley Cab
1. Orin Swift - Saldo
2. Orin Swift - The Prisoner
3. Silver Oak - Alexander Valley Cab
Posted on 12/16/13 at 7:48 am to OMLandshark
The Prisoner by Orin Swift. $40 a bottle.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 7:51 am to OMLandshark
Honestly go to a wine store (martins, churchills, calandros). Find the specialist in the section and speak to them. CJ on Perkins calandros, Eileen at government, mark the owner of churchills....they all know their selection better than anyone on the board. Walk in with a total price and tell them it's a gift. Spread out the love on varietals maybe too. But one bottle Pinot noir, one bottle cabernet, and one blend. 
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:08 am to OMLandshark
Silver Oak Cab
Chateau Montelena chard
Chateau Montelena chard
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:11 am to lilwineman
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Honestly go to a wine store (martins, churchills, calandros). Find the specialist in the section and speak to them. CJ on Perkins calandros, Eileen at government, mark the owner of churchills....they all know their selection better than anyone on the board. Walk in with a total price and tell them it's a gift. Spread out the love on varietals maybe too. But one bottle Pinot noir, one bottle cabernet, and one blend.
this. it's the only way I buy wine.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:12 am to OMLandshark
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3-4 bottles with a $100-$200 combined range is what I'm looking for
being that you do not know what he really likes, i would go with one bottle from a big name such as opus one (should run about 150/bottle)and that would make a bigger statement than 4 $50 bottles from lesser known wineries
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:15 am to OMLandshark
Johnnie Walker Blue FTW (if hes a scotch drinker)
I've given this to a couple of folks who helped me out and they were very grateful. Paid off big time.
I've given this to a couple of folks who helped me out and they were very grateful. Paid off big time.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:16 am to OMLandshark
E Guigal - Cote Rotie
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:18 am to CT
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I would opt for an expensive bottle of whiskey and/or scotch. Will last him a hell of a lot longer than a couple bottles of wine.
And he probably won't have to share with his wife.
Solid advice.
ETA: Is the guy even a wine snob?
This post was edited on 12/16/13 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/16/13 at 12:35 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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2. Orin Swift - The Prisoner
:kige:
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