I need help buying wine....

[Yoni_O_v_a_d_i_a]

So the head of my company knows I’m a wino. She wants me to buy wine for her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. Here’s the thing, she wants wines that the wine geek’s there will love, but something that will also please the masses. (these need to be readily available in the LA area so I can avoid shipping charges.)

I am under instructions to get:

1 1/2 case of Merlot (Up to $30/bottle.)
Not sure what to get here.

1 1/2 case of Pinot (Up to $30/bottle, could go slightly higher.)
Really need some help with this.

1 1/2 case of Chardonnay (Up to $25/bottle, but hopefully cheaper.)

1 case of Sauvignon Blanc (Up to $20/Bottle, but hopefully cheaper.)

She said I get to keep a couple bottles of each if there’s any left over.

C’mon you drunks, make me look good.

[Rick_Smith]

@Yoni Ovadia

So the head of my company knows I’m a wino. She wants me to buy wine for her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. Here’s the thing, she wants wines that the wine geek’s there will love, but something that will also please the masses. (these need to be readily available in the LA area so I can avoid shipping charges.)

I am under instructions to get:

1 1/2 case of Merlot (Up to $30/bottle.)
Not sure what to get here.

1 1/2 case of Pinot (Up to $30/bottle, could go slightly higher.)
Really need some help with this.

1 1/2 case of Chardonnay (Up to $25/bottle, but hopefully cheaper.)

1 case of Sauvignon Blanc (Up to $20/Bottle, but hopefully cheaper.)

She said I get to keep a couple bottles of each if there’s any left over.

C’mon you drunks, make me look good.

Do these have to be new world?

Could you go right bank for the merlot, village burg for the pinot, and maybe a sancerre for the SB?

[CFu]

Sojourn 2007 Sonoma Coast, I think it’s $33 a bottle with free shipping?

[Yoni_O_v_a_d_i_a]

@Rick Smith

Do these have to be new world?

Could you go right bank for the merlot, village burg for the pinot, and maybe a sancerre for the SB?

They don’t have to be New World, I just thought new world may be a bit better for the “regular folk.” But by all means, suggest anything.

[Rick_Smith]

@Yoni Ovadia

@Rick Smith

Do these have to be new world?

Could you go right bank for the merlot, village burg for the pinot, and maybe a sancerre for the SB?

They don’t have to be New World, I just thought new world may be a bit better for the “regular folk.” But by all means, suggest anything.

Just trying to see what the choices could be.

I’m a huge fan of the Kim Crawford SP Sauvignon Blancs. Winex has it at a bit out of your price range, though. You are being redirected..." onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Otto_Dobre]

San Diego Wine Co. has/had? the 2006 Liparita SB for only $6.99. I thought the wine was excellent. Which reminds me to get a case for myself. I had 4 bottles, all showed bright fuit and excellent acidity. Give them a call, 'cause they ship. This may free some money for a better Merlot, no?

Not affiliated with anyone.

Otto

[Mark_F_r_a_n_k_s]

Haven’s Merlot

Melville Estate Pinot Noir

Newton Red Label Chardonnay

Mason Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

[G_Williams]

There are some great choices listed above. Here are some others to ponder:
Cloudy Bay SB - at Costco for ~$18
Neyers Carneros Chardonnay
Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir
Sawyer Cellars Rutherford Estate Merlot

[Alan_C_h_a_n]

How about a Cotes de Castillon like D’Aiguilhe or Clos Les Lunelles for the merlot? The style is pleasing to the New World palate. D’Aiguilhe won a merlot blind tasting among non wine geek friends of mine recently, over several respectable CA and WA merlots.

I know you said you want to avoid shipping, but 03 Lunelles is $30/bottle at Knightsbridge. At that price, the shipping is worth it. I’m sure you can save some $$ back on the white wine choices, many good ones under your limit.

For the pinot, I’d lean toward Santa Barbara pinots - the ripeness fits the masses too. Also, it becomes a conversation piece if people recognize the wineries from Sideways - you could go Hitching Post Cork Dancer or Sanford’s regular bottling.

[Dave_Morris]

Yeah, and I need help to stop buying wine…what do ya got for me??

[Mark_F_r_a_n_k_s]

Did that help?

[Dave_Morris]

@Mark Franks

Did that help?

Thanks, Mark. Maybe now I can pay off my wine-related credit card debt!!

[Eric_Anderson]

@Dave Morris

Yeah, and I need help to stop buying wine…what do ya got for me??

The money you want to spend…send it to me. Viola!

[jordan_whitehead]

siduri pinot

provenance merlot

foxglove chardonnay

SB-plenty in the 10-15 range(or replace SB with Eroica riesling)

[jordan_whitehead]

@Eric Anderson

The money you want to spend…send it to me. Viola!

How bout violin?

[Mark_F_r_a_n_k_s]

@Dave Morris

@Mark Franks

Did that help?

Thanks, Mark. Maybe now I can pay off my wine-related credit card debt!!

Just tryin’ to help a brotha out.

[ToddFrench]

@Dave Morris

@Mark Franks

Did that help?

Thanks, Mark. Maybe now I can pay off my wine-related credit card debt!!

Or you could just use Jeff’s Amex Black Card.

[Eric_Anderson]

If you want to do it on the less $$ side:

Clos du Bois Merlot - $16
La Crema Pinot - $19
Foxglove Chard - $10
Kim Crawford reg SB - $13

[G_Greenbaum]

Crowds at these gatherings rarely know good from bad and most often won’t see the labels. They are also too busy smoozing and celebrating to pay attention. Keep that in mind. I second the Foxglove. Everyone will like it. I would go to with the '07 Castle Rock RRV PN. LA Wine Co has it for $14. It says Reserve on it, which will impress anyone who might see the label. Can’t help you on the Merlot but a cheap Right Banker might be good. New Zealand SB is a good idea. I like Isabel a lot.

[Robert_Dentice]

This is a winning lineup…

Merlot Scholium Project Satrapies of The East - $35 at K&L

Pinot Noir Hirsch The Bohan Dillon Sonoma Coast - $30

Chardonnay* Lioco Chardonnay Sonoma Coast - $18

Sauvignon Blanc* Manifesto! Sauvignon Blanc - $11

*Consider adding the 2007 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner Estate at $14