wine as a gift

[Innkeeper]

Hi Sunset, and welcome to the Wine Board. I'm sure you will be able to learn a lot about your new interest here. Making a response to your question is really shooting in the dark, as we don't know what the recipiant's interests are, and what price points you are interested in meeting. Having said that, I will shoot into the dark. If I'm not mistaken, you have reasonably good access to Australian wine there in the Philippines.

One thing the folks from Australia are good at is producing approachable (that which does not have to aged for many years) cabernet sauvignon, as well a shiraz, and blends of the two. Two cabernets that are highly recommended are Rosemount Hill of Gold and Bleasdale Mulberry Tree. Both of these retail in the U.S. at the $15-$20 price point. If you find out your friend likes a different kind of wine or if you want to spend more or less money, let us know.