wine recommendations, thanks.

[wdonovan]

If you go into a reputable wine store and ask to be pointed to the Bordeaux and Burgundies, pretty much any you find in the $40-$50 range will be a nice bottle wine that should impress a wine savvy recipient. They are different styles completely and often wine lovers will migrate to one or the other of these two greats. If could help if you could find out if the lucky 'giftees' prefer a pinot noir (Burgundy) style or a Cabernet/Merlot (Bordeaux) style. The Bordeaux tend to lean towards full-body while the Burgundies favor a medium bodied elegance. The most recognizable label you can buy in this range (if that's important) would probably be the Bordeaux.