Bridal Shower Gift

[Gift4Boss]

I would like to buy my boss a nice red wine as a bridal shower gift, but I don't know anything about wine. I had read a nice gift to give is a wine that would age nicely in time for her 10th Wedding Anniversary (for someone getting married in 2003). Not knowing anything about wine, I was hoping you could reccomend some different brands, prices, and educate me whether the wine would only be drinkable at its "aged" date.

[wondersofwine]

A good 1999 California Cabernet Sauvignon should hold up for the 10th year anniversary. WW is more experienced with California cabs than I am so you could look at some of his posts under Cabernet Sauvignon. I would suggest staying with the Napa Valley (may be more "wines to keep" than the Central Coast for example) and with a winery that has a good history--maybe Beringer Knights Valley,
Robert Mondavi, Beaulieu, etc. The basic Napa cabernets can run $30-$50. If you get into something like Ridge Montebello or the "reserves" the cost can be $80 or $100. So probably stick with the basic cabernet from a Napa Valley winery.

[Thomas]

I suppose it might be a nice gift to give, but what if the person receiving does not drink wine, or does not value aging wine, or (more likely) will not know how to properly store the wine for aging?

For those reasons, wine is the last thing I think of as a shower/wedding gift.

[Innkeeper]

Agree with Foodie. However if it is determined that the recipiant is a wine enthusiast to the point of having proper storage facilities, recommend a 2000 Bordeaux such as Chateau Lagrange or another at that price and quality.