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Originally Posted by poopdeckpappy
This past weekend when I got back to the boat, I found a Gen sail in my cockpit ( a gift ), I know who put it there, he is my slip neighbor and owns & races a boat like mine.
So, I want to get him and his wife a nice bottle of wine, but being a non drinker, I haven't the slightest clue of whats good and it's gotta be a " Thank You " kind of wine.
Yeah, you read that right, I sail and don't drink
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now that everyone is done bashing the french (hey, they've always been there when they needed us)...let's talk grapes.
one of the biggest questions that needs to be asked; what is your budget for said bottle of wine?
you can get a very nice sparkling wine from california (roederer estate,anderson valley for about $20.00 that can stand w/ many french champagnes costing twice the price..or you can buy a very nice roederer cristal for about $250.00 and definitely make an impression.
unless they are oenophiles, chances are a lot of high end wines, would be a waste of money, and go unappreciated.
as this is what i do for a living (chef and purveyor of food and spirits)..i'll toss out some names. this advice, as is much you get here,is worth what you paid for it.
newton, unfiltered chardonnay: california
cakebread cellars, cabernet:california
trevor jones, unfiltered chardonnay :australia
niebaum-coppola rubicon ,cabernet/merlot/cab franc : california
papapietro perry, pinot noir: california
kim crawford , sauvignon blanc 2004:NZ
brunello di montelcino : italy
bollinger, champagne : france
santa margherita, pinot grigio: italy
this list gives you a range from about $20.00 to about $90.00.
if you can find the papapietro perry..it is extraordinary, and quite possibly my favorite from this list.
for something completely different, van gogh makes a double espresso vodka, that is outstanding..best amped up buzz out there, and smooth as silk.
hope this helps