Wine for a fairly knowledgeable connoisseur ?

[Tovi]

I became allergic to wines a number of years ago, so have not studied them and would like to purchase a bottle of wine up to $100 as a 50th Birthday gift for an special friend. Any ideas? The gentleman's deceased father was a wine importer, so he does know his wines and I would hate to make a mistake (boy, did we used to enjoy some fine wines). ANY help or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, is there a service that delivers in the Los Angeles area, since I do not live in CA?

By the way, I read the GREAT medical response to the wine causing headaches question! Although mine has evolved from numbing lips upon the first sip, into a throat and tongue swelling problem, it was helpful to understand it better. Thanks for the info - Although it did not help me be able to enjoy wine again [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/frown.gif[/img] I do miss it!