Wine Dummy Needs Help, Please!

[CCSullivan]

You know it! I *love* how the internet is full of people who know their stuff, and are so cool about sharing it with those of us who need help.

Thanks so much for the input here today! I am writing everything down & searching vintages on google to see if one review or another strikes me as something my brother would particularly like. My brother & sister are in on the gift now, by the way, so I have about $150 to play with, putting together a nice collection of wines for John to sample.

I'm thinking we'll get a $75ish bottle, and one in the $40 range, one in the $20 range and/or then a "bargain wine" pick under $10, if possible.

So, any additional recommendations or personal favorites will be eagerly scooped up!

Thanks again!!!