Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I need to buy a bottle of red wine for my landlord, but i have no idea what is a nice drop. Can anyone let me know as im going to the shops in 15mins!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It really depends on what he likes as there are lots of great reds but not to everyones tastes. Whats you budget ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 no idea just whatever it cost i guess - he's helped me out big time just recently so wanted to get him something nice....my vino pallet goes as far as a bit of blossom 'ill ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 oh dear,, blossom ill lol Well if he likes a full bodied red thats smooth and slides down like velvet then for me a good vintage Chateauneuf du pape would tick my boxes. Where are you going to get the wine from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 What's wrong with white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 oh dear,, blossom ill lol Well if he likes a full bodied red thats smooth and slides down like velvet then for me a good vintage Chateauneuf du pape would tick my boxes. Where are you going to get the wine from ? again, no idea - im heading into town//supermarket!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 What's wrong with white? erm...he likes red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh, OK, from the way it was worded you were just assuming red was the thing to do but didn't know anything about it. //edit: Didn't he say what he liked when you found out he likes red? If he just said "I like a nice bottle of red" then anything with an expensive tag on will probably wow him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Impossible question to answer really as we don't know where you're going. A decent bottle of Rioja from 2003/4 will do nicely, or anything French from 2005 is usually a good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Well a good vintage 2007 Chateauneuf du pape from Chataeu Mont Redon is one of the best i've drunk, its £20 a bottle but worth every penny in my book. I doubt you'll get it from the supermarket though, which one are you going to and i'll see if i can find you something they sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Vimto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My favourite is anything red, alcylolic and from the cheap regions of france. Other than that I like a nice merlot. Find any wine shop and ask their opinion, they are usually helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.chileanlegend.com/our-wines/ I've only tried one of the reds, and it was excellent. The Pinot Grigiot (white) is one of the best I've had at all price levels. Some of the reds, the rose and the Chardonnay tend to be available in supermarkets, the Pinot Grigio only from specialists now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This is a nice bottle of red for the car enthusiast. I actually bought the bottle that was on Top Gear that they put on eBay which I paid far too much for!! I may well have been drunk at the time - very possible as I was drunk when I bought my very first NA Supra on eBay about 6/7 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.chileanlegend.com/our-wines/ I've only tried one of the reds, and it was excellent. The Pinot Grigiot (white) is one of the best I've had at all price levels. Some of the reds, the rose and the Chardonnay tend to be available in supermarkets, the Pinot Grigio only from specialists now My local Spa sells those. If you want a bargin of a Pinot Grigio (white) try the 2009 Delle Venezie Casa Defra (Italy) £4.50 p bottle + vat from PaulRobertswines, you have to buy it by the case though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I worked on the wines and spirits aisle at Tescos for three years and if there's one thing about wines that it taught me its that hardly anyone knows anything about them (myself included) If he's a real connoisseur then it would probably be more fair on you to get him to recommend something. If not then.... you're probably fooked, because its all down to personal taste I tend to get through a couple of bottles a week and usually go for what's on offer. If possible I'll get a reduced shiraz or merlot that was originally priced in the £8-£10 range. If I feel like treating myself then I'll look for a bottle of Shiraz from Rosemount Estates. The vineyard might be next to the local sewage works for all I know, but I like how it tastes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 oh dear,, blossom ill lol Well if he likes a full bodied red thats smooth and slides down like velvet then for me a good vintage Chateauneuf du pape would tick my boxes. Where are you going to get the wine from ? thanks for the tip thats exactly what i got him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh, OK, from the way it was worded you were just assuming red was the thing to do but didn't know anything about it. //edit: Didn't he say what he liked when you found out he likes red? If he just said "I like a nice bottle of red" then anything with an expensive tag on will probably wow him! lol, no i phoned his PA to ask her and that was all the info i got out of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 As a bit of a connoisseur I would have suggest this before you made your purchase. Go for anything over 13% alc/vol and under £4.00 and you've cracked it. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 thanks for the tip thats exactly what i got him What did you buy exactly ? year, vinyard etc, basically whats on the label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Late now but Beneficio McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 would have been my suggestion. Fantastic bottle of wine that, quite hard to get though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I think you and him are for a romantic night in by the effort on the wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hardys Crest is a lovely red although normally over priced. Tesco often do it half price which is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 McGuigans Black Label. It has made me, a confirmed wine hater, a bit of a wine lover Not dear and available at many places now. http://www.virginwines.co.uk/AST/wines/PRD~C02550/McGuigan-Black-Label-Merlot-2010.jsp There are other "Black Label" reds apart from the merlot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza786 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Chatanuef du pape It ranges from 15-30 a bottle really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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