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- usdesi - 09-08-2001
Hi folks,
need urgent help. I have been speaking to this girl for abt 2 yrs on the net. and we are meeting for the first time soon. she likes bordeaux and shirz wines. we need somethign that will be medium to full body and something that sets the atmosphere for the night.
i have no clue as to what to get. my budget is uptil 50$. do wines also have a high alcohol content....soemthing like that might actually help if you know what imean:-)
a cupid struck guy.....in urgent need of help.Please....respond.
- Bucko - 09-08-2001
If you need high alcohol, then you need more than we can offer.....
How old are you?
- usdesi - 09-08-2001
as for how old i am.....old enuf to drive a car( by 10 yrs).
i need help. if i knew abt wines..i wouldnt be asking questions. as for more alcohol...that was a question..not a statement seeking affirmation.
- cpurvis - 09-09-2001
Shiraz for a "mood"...nah. A Bordeaux will set the mood...for a good steak! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img] Now a good Chateaunuf du Pape...that's another story...with a storyline more along the lines you're lookin' for.
Don't know where you are in Florida...anything we recommend will be overruled by local availability. If the meeting is really soon, then suggest you visit local wine stores 'til you find someone who can a)answer your question & suggest a wine that's available, & b)back up the answer with plausible reasoning.
Good luck. cp
- winecollector - 09-09-2001
How's about a Chateau Haut-Bages Averous, or a Chateau La Louviere? Another great Bordeaux for the money, is Chateau Tayac's Prestige Label. Any of these would be enjoyable, set the mood, and all should be under $50.
- usdesi - 09-09-2001
Thanx guys,
That should be a start. I do hope that i get these once i walk into any winestore.
If not is there any place where i get a good deal on the wines you have mentioned?
Also please explain the concept of medium body and full body....never knew soemthing like this existed in wines also.....But i appreciate your help.
usdesi.
- mrdutton - 09-09-2001
You said she likes CS and S.........
Well there are a whole lot of choices in that area...... especially if you are talking about the blends.
ON the cheap side try KJ Collage CS & S. Not a bad drinker, really and it is cheap. Not much more than around $10.00 per bottle. That leaves you with around $40.00 for the rest of the meal..........
Oh, yeah KJ means Kendall-Jackson. Almost the next best thing to box wine, but they sometimes manage to fool us.