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- tequila 818 - 05-03-2002
Ok... lets make this simple. I want to buy a nice bottle of wine for my first time. I'm willing to spend $30-$50. What do you recommend? I live in L.A. if that matters. Thank you.
- tequila 818 - 05-03-2002
PS..... or if any combination of wines for me to try at that price. That would be great as well. Thank you.
- RAD - 05-03-2002
Hi Tequila,
Welcome to the board. For that price range you cannot beat a 1999 Joseph Phelps Cabernet. I just found some for $34 here in NYC, though retail is around $40. Very fruit forward and drinking very well now, but will keep for several years if you're so inclined.
RAD
FWIW, Wine Spectator ranks it a 92. But having drunk it myself, I'll say it's simply a real lip-smacker that'll put a big smile on your face and whomever you're with. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
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- Innkeeper - 05-04-2002
If I were thee and wanted the best wine and the best value for my Grant, would beat feet over to Wine Expo on Santa Monica Blvd and consult the resident elf there.
- winoweenie - 05-04-2002
Second IKs' reccomendation. If you can't make that trip another cherce be Pine Ridge Rutherford cabernet. At 30 a real buy. WW