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A question, re: gift of wine [View all] elleng Jan 2019 OP
A price range would be helpful ... 'much of the day' to me suggests a $25-40 bottle, but then mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #1
Sounds reasonable, $50 or less. Will edit OP. elleng Jan 2019 #3
Clos Du Bois, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. Xipe Totec Jan 2019 #8
Thanks. Wish I were closer to a MD state store, elleng Jan 2019 #9
Okay, well not an 'expert' either but been wine tasting in Napa area many times ... mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #10
Thanks. elleng Jan 2019 #12
I'm just saying, if you think they 'know what's good', and you wanna a real impression ... mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #14
Thanks. I'd call them discerning. elleng Jan 2019 #16
Then they'll likely 'know' ... you're giving them something awesome ... mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #19
Thanks again. elleng Jan 2019 #21
When I give a bottle of wine for a gift Ohiogal Jan 2019 #2
Thanks elleng Jan 2019 #4
There's also a New York wine region out on eastern Long Island which is closer to you... brush Jan 2019 #40
Thinking now of my Long Island home, elleng Jan 2019 #41
I don't know anything about your neighbor, but htuttle Jan 2019 #5
Thanks. He's an engineer, with his own small business, elleng Jan 2019 #6
I would give a bottle of champagne/sparkling wine instead. Kali Jan 2019 #7
Thanks, maybe I'll think Prosecco, elleng Jan 2019 #15
That is what I usually go with unless I know the tastes of those in which I'm gifting Major Nikon Jan 2019 #32
Thanks elleng Jan 2019 #33
I assume you know they drink? Croney Jan 2019 #11
They give me chocolates for my birthday! elleng Jan 2019 #13
I like chardonnay & Kendall Jackson is a favorite & seems to be widely distributed. CaptainTruth Jan 2019 #17
Thanks elleng Jan 2019 #18
red or white? sweet or dry?..if sweet.. go for a late harvest Riesling... samnsara Jan 2019 #20
Thanks. I did find a nice Riesling couple years ago, elleng Jan 2019 #23
Duckhorn, Decoy, Clos du Bois Private Reserve blm Jan 2019 #22
Thanks, useful, elleng Jan 2019 #24
We favor Clos du Bois. Never have gone wrong. sprinkleeninow Jan 2019 #29
I like mercuryblues Jan 2019 #25
Thanks elleng Jan 2019 #26
If you're looking for a red wine.... MontanaMama Jan 2019 #27
Gee, sounds like I'D like it, and I'm fussy! (Mine MUST be smooth.) elleng Jan 2019 #28
I'm fussy too. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #30
Thanks, Mama! elleng Jan 2019 #31
A good price range is from $12-20. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #34
Glad to 'save' $30! elleng Jan 2019 #35
It would help a lot if you can make your way to some kind PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #36
60 miles south of DC, not Delmarva, elleng Jan 2019 #37
Okay. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #38
Thanks elleng Jan 2019 #39
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