Any Wine Connoisseurs Out There?

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I am thinking of getting my boss a nice bottle of wine before heading back to the West Coast. She essentially created a position for me and provided me with a great opportunity to build my resume and follow a career I am passionate about . According to fellow co-workers, she prefers red wine over white and likes Cabernet. 

 

So, I ask you Huddlers, what is a nice bottle you would enjoy getting as a gift? I would like to spend around $40-$50 if possible for a fine wine. 

 

Thank you!

[teeray]

[Ja Rhule]

North Carolina finest

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[g5jamz]

Why blow that on one bottle.  You could probably package about 3 different types that are highly rated.  Some great wines had for less.

 

Great Cheap one here..Merlot but I love it and drank all the wife's bottle down

http://www.totalwine.com/eng/product/blackstone-merlot-california/9849750

 

Heck..any of these are great Merlots on that page. 

http://www.totalwine.com/eng/categories/wine/merlot%7Cred-wine

 

But back to Cabernets...here's a few that's really good. 

 

http://www.totalwine.com/eng/product/chateau-ste-michelle-cabernet-sauvignon/1091750

http://www.totalwine.com/eng/product/chateau-ste-michelle-cabernet-sauvignon-indian-wells/15365750

 

And one of my favorite Chiantis...

http://www.totalwine.com/eng/product/ruffino-chianti-riserva-ducale-tan/412750

 

[teeray]

I don't know how much it costs but I heard that Henri Jayer Richebourg Grand Cru is pretty good.

 

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Thanks guys keep em coming! Also, it has to be a bottle I can purchase up here in New England so I'm thinking it has to be well known or at least sold nationally at a liquor store or grocery store.

[P.I.A]

I like all alcohol, does that count?

[Floppin]

Judds Hill makes a fantastic cab and merlot that are right around your price range

[Doyle]

If they put watered down dog sh*t in a bottle and sold it for $100 people would think its great.

[Inimicus]

Im a big fan of the Margaux region.

 

Chateau Dauzac and Chateau Margeaux

 

You can get a very respectable 2006 Dauzac at Total Wine for 50 bucks and its like velvet in a bottle.

[pstall]

something from Chile and between 10-20 a bottle. very good for you AND tastes primo.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

have you been to our games?   of course there are wine fans lurking around here.

[Floppin]

something from Chile and between 10-20 a bottle. very good for you AND tastes primo.

 

I've been on a big south american wine kick for a few years now. 

[Happy Panther]

I am thinking of getting my boss a nice bottle of wine before heading back to the West Coast. She essentially created a position for me and provided me with a great opportunity to build my resume and follow a career I am passionate about . According to fellow co-workers, she prefers red wine over white and likes Cabernet. 

 

So, I ask you Huddlers, what is a nice bottle you would enjoy getting as a gift? I would like to spend around $40-$50 if possible for a fine wine. 

 

Thank you!

 

I would stick to California Cabernet, something like this:

http://www.wine.com/v6/Grgich-Hills-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2009/wine/119784/detail.aspx

 

It's a good year, a great wine and a name she will know and probably be impressed with. If she collects she can age it for years or open it sooner with a meat dish.

 

I would not be thinking about being frugal or getting 3 bottles for the price of 1. You can do that for your home collection.

 

Somebody suggested Bordeaux which is usually a safe bet as well. Hard to find one that isn't very drinkable.