Thread: Charrdonnay Suggestion, Please ?

On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:24:01 -0500, "Robert11" <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Will adnit that I know next to nothing re wines.
>
> Would like to buy a bottle of Chardonnay as a gift for someone who is very
> knowledgeable about wines.
>
> Will be willing to spend up to, say, $ 40
>
> Can anyone please suggest one or two specific brands, etc. that stand a good
> chance of being in our local wine shops (Boston) ?
>
> Would like it to be a "recognizable" label so it does not appear that it is
> e.g., mistaken as a really cheap $ 10 one.



My suggestion is to find a good local store, and ask them the question
you are asking here. If you get a suggestion here and try to follow
it, you run the risk that your store won't have it.


> Is $ 30 - $40 enough for a "decent" bottle ?


Yes, you should be able to get an excellent bottle for that price.

--
Ken Blake
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On Nov 30, 3:24�pm, "Robert11" <rgs...@xnotme.invalid> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Will adnit that I know next to nothing re wines.
>
> Would like to buy a bottle of Chardonnay as a gift for someone who is very
> knowledgeable about wines.
>
> Will be willing to spend up to, say, $ �40
>
> Can anyone please suggest one or two specific brands, etc. that stand a good
> chance of being in our local wine shops (Boston) ?
>
> Would like it to be a "recognizable" label so it does not appear that it is
> e.g., mistaken as a really cheap $ 10 one.
>
> Is $ 30 - $40 enough for a "decent" bottle ?
>
> Thanks,
> D.

My personal favorite in the $40 price range is Shafer Red Shoulders
Ranch Chardonnay. Shafer is a well recognized brand in the US of high
quality wines. The chardonnay is non-malo and combines rich ripe
fruit with a fresh acidity and balance. It's a good food wine but can
be enjoyed as an apertif and it should be readily available in the
Boston area.

For your price range I would look for any Au Bon Climat (Santa
Barbara) bottling. Very consistant and delicious.

Robyn




On Nov 30, 12:24*pm, "Robert11" <rgs...@xnotme.invalid> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Will adnit that I know next to nothing re wines.
>
> Would like to buy a bottle of Chardonnay as a gift for someone who is very
> knowledgeable about wines.
>
> Will be willing to spend up to, say, $ *40
>
> Can anyone please suggest one or two specific brands, etc. that stand a good
> chance of being in our local wine shops (Boston) ?
>
> Would like it to be a "recognizable" label so it does not appear that it is
> e.g., mistaken as a really cheap $ 10 one.
>
> Is $ 30 - $40 enough for a "decent" bottle ?
>
> Thanks,
> D.